Working Principles and Applications of Sensors

Working Principles and Applications of Sensors

1. Sensors Sensors can detect physical quantities such as force, temperature, light, sound, and chemical components, and convert them into a physical quantity (usually electrical quantities like current or voltage) that is easy to transmit and process, or switch a circuit on or off. By converting non-electrical quantities into electrical quantities, measurement, transmission, processing, and … Read more

Working Principle of Proximity Sensors

Working Principle of Proximity Sensors

Source: Sensor Technology Original Author: Faraday Written by | Sensor Technology (WW_CGQJS) Proximity sensors are widely used in various automated production lines, mechatronic devices, and industries such as petroleum, chemical, military, and scientific research. So, what is a proximity sensor? Proximity sensor refers to a general term for sensors that replace limit switches and other … Read more

A Brief History of Sensor Development

A Brief History of Sensor Development

Introduction:Sensors, along with communication and computers, are known as the three pillars of modern information technology and the foundation of the Internet of Things (IoT). Their applications span various fields of the national economy and defense research, making them one of the foundational and strategic industries of the national economy.The current surge of international interest … Read more

What Are Smart Sensors?

What Are Smart Sensors?

Source: Sensor Technology Author: Mao Fuli With the development of automation and intelligence in measurement and control systems, traditional sensors can no longer meet certain data processing capabilities and functions such as self-checking, self-calibrating, and self-compensating. The research and application of smart sensors and multifunctional sensors have already entered the market. Structure and Characteristics of … Read more

Understanding the Principles and Applications of Pyroelectric Sensors

Understanding the Principles and Applications of Pyroelectric Sensors

The pyroelectric infrared sensor is a sensor with significant application potential. It can detect infrared radiation emitted by humans or certain animals and convert it into an electrical signal output. It is a new type of highly sensitive infrared detection component that can detect changes in the infrared energy radiated by the human body in … Read more

All Sensor Principles Explained: Must-Read!

All Sensor Principles Explained: Must-Read!

Click the blue text to follow us! A sensor (English name: transducer/sensor) is a detection device that can sense the information being measured and can convert the sensed information into electrical signals or other desired forms of information output according to certain rules, to meet the requirements of information transmission, processing, storage, display, recording, and … Read more

Understanding Domestic and International Sensor Technology and Gaps

Understanding Domestic and International Sensor Technology and Gaps

Sensors, as a cutting-edge technology in modern science, are considered one of the three pillars of modern information technology and are recognized as a high-tech industry with great potential for development both domestically and internationally. Experts in automation in China point out that sensor technology is directly related to the development of the automation industry … Read more

Sensors in Everyday Life

Sensors in Everyday Life

Everyone ยท Technology Frontier Li Bo Professor at the College of Physics and Electronic Science, East China Normal University, PhD Supervisor When we go shopping, many stores have automatic doors that open to welcome customers; faucets in restrooms automatically dispense water when needed, creating a more hygienic environment; smoke detectors tirelessly monitor for potential dangers … Read more

Five Common Sensor Principles and Applications

Five Common Sensor Principles and Applications

Many mechanical engineers have a misconception: they believe that mechanical engineers are only responsible for mechanical components, while the selection of sensors, electrical components, and control schemes is the responsibility of electrical engineers or system engineers. If you are the chief design engineer of a project, you need to consider which types of sensors to … Read more

Understanding Proximity Sensors: A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding Proximity Sensors: A Comprehensive Guide

Source: Sensor Technology Author: Faraday Proximity sensors are widely used in various automated production lines, mechatronic equipment, and industries such as petroleum, chemicals, military, and scientific research. So, what is a proximity sensor? Proximity Sensor A proximity sensor refers to a type of sensor that detects objects without contact, replacing limit switches and other contact … Read more