10 Questions
What is output format in the context of sensor characteristics?
The output electrical characteristics produced by the sensor alone or together with the excitation circuit
What is dead band in the context of sensor characteristics?
A range in which the output remains near a certain value
What is reliability in the context of sensor characteristics?
The ability of a sensor to perform a required function under stated conditions for a stated period
What is the purpose of reliability testing?
To check if a sensor meets specified requirements or expectations
What is the purpose of accelerated life qualification?
To predict the lifetime of a sensor based on accelerated aging
What is a common example of sensor characteristics in daily life?
A thermostat controlling the temperature in a building
What is the meaning of MTBF?
Mean Time Between Failures
What is the purpose of intelligent infrastructure?
To use sensor information to improve the functionality and efficiency of a system or process
What is an example of output format?
All of the above
What is the relationship between drift, noise stability, and reliability?
Reliability is not a characteristic of drift or noise stability
Explore the concept of sensor reliability in the context of intelligent infrastructure, focusing on the limits of sensor performance and the challenges in defining reliability. This quiz covers aspects of sensor/measurement characteristics and sensor reliability as discussed in CE796 Introduction to Intelligent Infrastructure.
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