In this article we are going to explain Types of Sensor shortly. A Sensor is a device or detector that converts a physical parameter into a signal that can be monitored or measured. For example a GAS Sensor monitors gas gathering (PPM) and changes it into electrical signal that can be measured. The input parameter can be separate like Light, Temperature and Humidity pressure. But the output is normally a human-readable Temperature or electrically monitor able.
Definition of Sensor
Definition According to Oxford dictionary, a Sensor is “A device which measures or detects a physical property and indicates, records, or otherwise answer to it.”
Meaning of Sensor Wikipedia “A sensor is an object whose purpose is to changes or detect incident in this environment, and then issue a corresponding output”
Types of Sensor
A sensor is classified according to their structure and features. We classified normally such as:
- Output Based : Differential output, Resistive output, voltage output etc
- Parameter Sensing Based: Temperature, Light, pressor etc
- Application Based: Automotive Sensor, Industrial Sensor etc
Lists of Different types of sensor used in electronics circuits
Different types of sensor are available some important and mostly used sensors are given below:
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Definition |
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Type of sensor used to Detect the light |
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Used to measure the temperature of room or atmosphere |
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It is used to detect the movement of any live thing |
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Detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact |
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It can measure the heat of an object as well as detects the motion |
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It is a device for pressure measurement of gases or liquids |
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It is a type of sensor used to measure the acceleration exerted upon the sensor |
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ultrasonic sensors measure distance by using ultrasonic waves |
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Detects the color of the material usually detects color in RBG scale. |
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Measures and reports both moisture and air temperature |
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Measure the tilting position with reference to gravity |
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It is used to measure the current |
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Detect specific biological, chemical, or physical processes |
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Detects the presence of gases in an area |
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Measure the speed of wheels |
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Use load cells to weigh objects and prevent machinery from overloading |
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Used to measure the magnitude of a magnetic field |
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A device whose function is to give the right directions |
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Used to control the exact dosing of gases or liquids in many technical systems |
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Determining the level or amount of fluids, liquids or other substances that flow in an open or closed system |