The capacitance-type pressure sensor is generally characterized by high sensitivity and low current consumption and this product also minimizes the influence of temperature changes on pressure ...

But of course, in practice there is a bit more to it than that. [rbaron] explains exactly how capacitive soil moisture sensors work simply, clearly, and concisely.

Alps Electric (Pink Sheet:APELY) has completed development of acapacitance type pressure sensor (HSPC Series) to detect absolutepressure.

Capacitive type humidity sensor to hold the highest market share during the forecast period. Capacitive humidity sensors have found many applications in many industries due to their high precision ...