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    Sensors and

    Transducers
    Introduction
    MANASY JAYASURYA
    Asst. Professor
    Dept. of Computer Science &
    Applications
    St.Mary’s College
    Sensors

    Sensor as an input device which provides an output (signal) with respect to a specific
    physical quantity (input).
    The term “input device” in the definition of a Sensor means that it is part of a bigger
    system which provides input to a main control system (like a Processor or a
    Microcontroller).
    It is a device that converts signals from one energy domain to electrical domain.
    Sensors are sophisticated devices that are frequently used to detect and respond to
    electrical or optical signals.
     A Sensor converts the physical parameter (for example:  temperature, blood pressur
    e, humidity, speed, etc.) into a signal which can be measured electrically
    . Let’s explain the example of temperature. The mercury in the glass thermometer
    expands and contracts the liquid to convert the measured temperature which can be
    read by a viewer on the calibrated glass tube.
    Different type of sensors
    Criteria to choose a Sensor

    There are certain features which have to be considered when we choose a sensor. They are as
    given below:
    1.     Accuracy
    2.     Environmental condition – usually has limits for temperature/ humidity
    3.     Range – Measurement limit of sensor
    4.   Calibration – Essential for most of the measuring devices as the readings changes with time
    5.     Resolution – Smallest increment detected by the sensor
    6.     Cost
    7.     Repeatability – The reading that varies is repeatedly measured under the same environment
     
    Example
    Real Time Application of Sensors 

    •The example we are talking about here is the Autopilot


    System in aircrafts.
    • Almost all civilian and military aircrafts have the feature
    of Automatic Flight Control system or sometimes called
    as Autopilot.
    •An Automatic Flight Control System consists of several
    sensors for various tasks like speed control, height,
    position, doors, obstacle, fuel, maneuvering and many
    more.
    • A Computer takes data from all these sensors and
    processes them by comparing them with pre-designed
    values.
    •The computer then provides control signal to different
    parts like engines, flaps, rudders etc.
    •The combination of Sensors, Computers and Mechanics
    makes it possible to run the plane in Autopilot Mode.
    Why We Use Sensors?

    The data measured by sensors can be used in:


    Operating the system efficiently.
    Monitoring the operations for any abnormalities.
    Controlling the operations.
    Utilizing the resources effectively.
    Making design changes to further improve performance.
    Enhancing Future product portfolio.
    Type of Sensors

    1. Temperature Sensor
    2. Proximity Sensor
    3. Infrared Sensor
    4. Light Sensor
    5. Accelerometer sensor
    6. Pressure Sensor
    7. Ultrasonic Sensor
    8. Touch Sensor
    9. Smoke, Gas, Alcohol
    10. Humidity Sensor
    11. Flow and level sensor
    12. Tilt Sensor
    Reference

    https://www.electronicshub.org/different-types-sensors/
    https
    ://www.engineersgarage.com/article_page/sensors-different-types-of-sensors/#:~:text=Sensors%20
    are%20sophisticated%20devices%20that,which%20can%20be%20measured%20electrically.
    THANK YOU

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