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What is the main use of an E-Nose?
What is the main use of an E-Nose?
Quality evaluation, maturity detection, and species identification in fruit and vegetable testing
Which of the following are applications for a Heartbeat Sensor? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are applications for a Heartbeat Sensor? (Select all that apply)
What technology is used by most common types of Heartbeat Sensors to measure heart rate?
What technology is used by most common types of Heartbeat Sensors to measure heart rate?
Breathalyzers operate on the principle that alcohol present in the bloodstream is exhaled in the ______.
Breathalyzers operate on the principle that alcohol present in the bloodstream is exhaled in the ______.
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Match the technology with the technology description:
Match the technology with the technology description:
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What does a Photovoltaic Cell (Solar Cell) do when it converts light energy?
What does a Photovoltaic Cell (Solar Cell) do when it converts light energy?
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What is the main role of a Photovoltaic Cell (Solar Cell) in sustainable energy?
What is the main role of a Photovoltaic Cell (Solar Cell) in sustainable energy?
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An LDR (Light Dependent Resistor) changes its resistance as the amount of ______ falling on it changes.
An LDR (Light Dependent Resistor) changes its resistance as the amount of ______ falling on it changes.
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Laser diodes emit light in various directions like LEDs.
Laser diodes emit light in various directions like LEDs.
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Match the following chemical transducers with their description:
Match the following chemical transducers with their description:
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Study Notes
Transducers
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Light/Electromagnetic Transducers: Convert light or electromagnetic radiation into electrical energy
- Examples: Photovoltaic Cell, Photodiode, LDR, Laser, PIR Sensor, Hall Effect Sensor, Ultrasonic Sensor, Magnetometer, Color Sensor, Proximity Sensors, RF Diode
Photovoltaic Cell (Solar Cell)
- Converts light energy into electrical energy: Through the photovoltaic effect
- Applications: Solar panels, solar-powered chargers, solar street lighting
Photodiode
- Converts photons into electrical current: With a P-N junction, can be used in both forward and reverse bias
- Applications: Solar cells, powering electrical equipment
Phototransistor
- Amplifies photoelectric current: With a light-sensitive base region, requires a power source to operate
- Applications: Detecting or sensing light intensity
LDR (Light Dependent Resistor)
- Changes resistance in response to light: Works on the principle of photoconductivity
- Applications: Light sensing devices
Laser
- Converts electrical energy into light: Through stimulated emission, produces a concentrated, coherent light beam
- Applications: Various industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, and telecommunications
PIR (Passive Infrared) Sensor
- Detects infrared radiation: Measures devices emitting infrared light in their field of view
- Applications: Motion detectors, security alarms, automatic lighting
Hall Effect Sensor
- Varying output voltage in response to a magnetic field: Uses a thin semiconductor with a continuous current
- Applications: Proximity switching, positioning, speed detection, current sensing
Ultrasonic Sensor
- Measures distance using ultrasonic sound waves: Converts reflected sound into an electrical signal
- Applications: Distance measurement, object detection
Magnetometer
- Measures magnetic field or magnetic dipole moment: Different types measure direction, strength, or relative change
- Applications: Navigation, geophysical exploration, materials science
Color Sensor
- Detects color using photodiodes: Converts light reflected from an object into electrical signals
- Applications: Color recognition, object sorting, quality control
Proximity Sensor
- Detects presence of an object: Uses sound, light, infrared radiation, or electromagnetic fields
- Applications: Phones, recycling plants, self-driving cars, anti-aircraft systems, assembly lines
Types of Proximity Sensors
- Inductive Proximity Sensor: Detects metallic objects using electrical principles
- Optical Proximity Sensor: Detects objects using light and a sensor
- Capacitive Proximity Sensor: Detects both metallic and non-metallic targets
- Magnetic Proximity Sensor: Detects magnetic objects and their fields
RF Diode
- Manages high-power radio frequency signals: Crucial for efficient communication systems and electronic equipment
- Applications: Radio transmitters, television monitors, RF or microwave applications
Chemical Transducers
- Transform chemical information into signals: Enables detection and measurement of various compounds
- Applications: Food safety, industrial process control, medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring
Types of Chemical Transducers
- Gas Sensor: Detects presence or concentration of gases
- Soil Moisture Sensor: Measures volumetric water content in soil
- Humidity Sensor/Hygrometer: Measures air's humidity
- Turbidity Sensor: Measures amount of total dissolved/suspended solids in a solution
- Salinity Sensor: Measures concentration of saline solution
- pH Sensor: Measures acidity or alkalinity of a solution
- Fuel Cell: Converts chemical energy into electricity
- E-Nose (Electronic Nose): Detects smell
- Heartbeat Sensor: Monitors and measures heart rate
- Breathalyzer: Measures amount of alcohol vapor in breath
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Test your knowledge on various types of electromagnetic transducers, including photovoltaic cells, photodiodes, LDRs, LASER, and more.
