Capacitive sensing is all about the ability to measure the capacitance, or more often the change in capacitance, between two or more electrodes. As a technique it is frequently employed to detect proximity or position but can also be used to measure humidity, fluid level and acceleration. Because capacitive sensing supports such a diverse range of applications, solutions are found in many different markets -­ from industrial, automotive and medical through to consumer. And as more and more electronic products are being designed with touchpads and touchscreens we are seeing an explosion in the use of capacitive sensing technology to provide the vital human machine interface (HMI).