A double-electrode capacitive sensor for detecting a detection object
includes: an electrode assembly having first and second electrodes and an
insulation substrate; and a detection circuit. The first and second
electrodes are disposed on first and second surfaces of the substrate,
respectively. The detection circuit applies an alternating voltage
between a ground and the first electrode, and detects an electric
potential of the second electrode, or controls the electric potential of
the second electrode to follow the alternating voltage. The detection
circuit detects a capacitance change between the first electrode and the
ground when the detection object approaches the first electrode for
determining whether the detection object approaches the first electrode.
A periphery of the second electrode is substantially opposite to a
periphery of the first electrode.