Review Article

Biomechanical Sensing Systems for Cardiac Activity Monitoring

Table 4

Benefits and drawbacks of piezoelectric, piezoresistive, and capacitive triboelectric sensors.

Sensor typeBenefitsDrawbacks

PiezoelectricWide frequency response range
High sensitivity
Simple structure
Cost effective
Dynamic signal only
Leakage of electrical charge

PiezoresistiveWide response range
Simple structure
High resolution
High temperature errors
Complex manufacturing process

CapacitiveHigh stability
Good dynamic response
High impedance
Poor load capacity

TriboelectricHigh sensitivity
Simple structure
Cost effective
High impedance
Dynamic signal only