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A sensor is a device that converts energy in one form to another.
A sensor is a device that converts energy in one form to another.
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The majority of transducers convert electrical energy to mechanical displacement.
The majority of transducers convert electrical energy to mechanical displacement.
False
Passive transducers require an external power output.
Passive transducers require an external power output.
False
Self generating transducers produce digital voltage or current when stimulated by some physical form of energy.
Self generating transducers produce digital voltage or current when stimulated by some physical form of energy.
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Transducers can be classified based on the physical quantity, property, or condition that is measured.
Transducers can be classified based on the physical quantity, property, or condition that is measured.
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Sensors and transducers are the same thing.
Sensors and transducers are the same thing.
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Thermocouples produce a small electric current proportional to the difference in ________________.
Thermocouples produce a small electric current proportional to the difference in ________________.
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The relationship between the electric current produced by a thermocouple and the temperature difference is nearly ________________.
The relationship between the electric current produced by a thermocouple and the temperature difference is nearly ________________.
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The effective EMF of the thermocouple is given by the equation: E = c (T1 – T2) + k(T1² – T2²), where E represents EMF, T1 is the temp of the hot junction, and T2 is the temp of the cold or reference junction. The constants c and k depend on the ________________.
The effective EMF of the thermocouple is given by the equation: E = c (T1 – T2) + k(T1² – T2²), where E represents EMF, T1 is the temp of the hot junction, and T2 is the temp of the cold or reference junction. The constants c and k depend on the ________________.
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A resistance type sensor works on the principle that the electrical resistance of a conductor changes with ________________.
A resistance type sensor works on the principle that the electrical resistance of a conductor changes with ________________.
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The resistance of a conductor gets ________________ as it gets hotter.
The resistance of a conductor gets ________________ as it gets hotter.
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Thermocouples have a wide range of temperature from as low as ________________ up to as high as 2700°C.
Thermocouples have a wide range of temperature from as low as ________________ up to as high as 2700°C.
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The metals used in a copper-constantan thermocouple are ________________ and ________________.
The metals used in a copper-constantan thermocouple are ________________ and ________________.
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The resistivity of a conductor changes with ________________.
The resistivity of a conductor changes with ________________.
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The resistance wire in a basic temperature sensor represents the ________________.
The resistance wire in a basic temperature sensor represents the ________________.
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A thermocouple is unaffected by ________________.
A thermocouple is unaffected by ________________.
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Study Notes
Sensors and Transducers
- A sensor converts energy from one form to another.
- Most transducers convert electrical energy into mechanical displacement.
- Passive transducers need an external power source to operate.
- Self-generating transducers create a digital voltage or current when subjected to physical energy.
Classification and Functionality
- Transducers can be classified based on the type of physical quantity, property, or condition being measured.
- Sensors and transducers are considered identical in function.
Thermocouples
- Thermocouples generate a small electric current that is proportional to the temperature difference between two junctions.
- The relationship between the electric current and temperature difference is nearly linear.
- The effective EMF (Electromotive Force) produced by a thermocouple can be calculated using the equation: E = c (T1 – T2) + k(T1² – T2²), where:
- E represents EMF.
- T1 denotes the temperature of the hot junction.
- T2 signifies the temperature of the cold or reference junction.
- The constants c and k in the equation depend on the materials used in the thermocouple.
Resistance Type Sensors
- Resistance type sensors operate on the principle that a conductor's electrical resistance varies with temperature changes.
- The resistance of a conductor increases as its temperature rises.
- Thermocouples can measure a broad temperature range, from as low as −200°C to as high as 2700°C.
Materials and Properties
- A copper-constantan thermocouple is made of copper and constantan.
- The resistivity of a conductor changes with temperature fluctuations, impacting the resistance readings.
- The resistance wire within a basic temperature sensor acts as the sensing element.
- Thermocouples remain unaffected by electromagnetic interference and radiation.
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Test your knowledge of sensors, transducers, and their functions with this quiz based on the fundamentals of mixed signals and sensors course. Explore the concepts of detecting physical stimuli, converting energy forms, and measuring signals.
