Sensors And Transducers For Measurement Applications

Mastering Sensors and Transducers: From Theory to Real-World Applications

What you'll learn

Understand the principles of sensing and transduction across different sensor types.

Learn to classify sensors as active/passive, analog/digital, and primary/secondary.

Master resistive transducers (RTDs, thermistors, strain gauges) and their circuits.

Explore piezoelectric sensors for dynamic force/pressure measurement.

Requirements

No prior knowledge is required

Description

Explore the fascinating world of Sensors and Transducers in this hands-on, beginner-to-advanced course designed for engineering students, professionals, and electronics enthusiasts. This course bridges theory with practice, guiding you through the fundamental concepts, classification, working principles, and real-world implementation of sensors used across industries today.You’ll learn how sensors convert physical parameters like temperature, pressure, strain, displacement, and light into usable electrical signals. We’ll dive deep into key transducers such as RTDs, thermistors, strain gauges, piezoelectric devices, capacitive and inductive sensors, and fiber optic sensors—exploring their characteristics, working mechanisms, interfacing techniques, and common pitfalls. The course also emphasizes practical applications in fields like aerospace, automotive systems, healthcare devices, industrial automation, and IoT.Through real-world examples, troubleshooting tips, and simplified circuit explanations, you’ll gain the confidence to select the right sensor for your application and integrate it effectively. Special attention is given to calibration, sensitivity, error analysis, and signal conditioning techniques required for reliable measurements in challenging environments.Whether you’re designing a smart device, building an automation system, or just curious about how sensors make machines intelligent, this course gives you the tools to succeed.By the end, you’ll be able to design and implement robust, accurate, and efficient sensor-based systems with ease and confidence.

Overview

Section 1: Resistive Transducers

Lecture 1 Introduction to Sensors and Transducers

Lecture 2 Classifications of Transducers

Lecture 3 Overview of Resistive Transducers- Potentiometers

Lecture 4 Piezoelectric Sensors & Actuators

Lecture 5 Strain Gauge

Lecture 6 RTD

Lecture 7 Thermistor

Lecture 8 Fiber Optic Temperature Sensors

Engineering students (EE, ME, Mechatronics).,Industrial automation and robotics professionals.,Electronics hobbyists and makers.,R&D engineers working on sensor-based systems.