1.

Evaluate and differentiate sensor from transducer by creating a comparison table

(do not copy paste your answer from the lecture notes).

Sensor Transducer
Principle/Function A sensor is an device that An device that transforms
measures and detects a one type of energy into
physical attribute before another is called a
converting it into an transducer. It can be
electrical signal or another thought of as a more
output that can be read. inclusive category that
covers sensors.
Types Sensors can be Depending on the method
categorized based on the of conversion, transducers
physical property they can be categorized as
measure, such as resistive, capacitive,
temperature, pressure, inductive, etc.
light, etc.
Classification Sensors can be classified The type of energy that
as analog or digital, active transducers convert such
or passive, and primary or as thermal, optical, or
secondary. electrical determines their
classification.
Examples and Application Examples include Examples include
temperature sensors, microphones, speakers,
pressure sensors, and light include sound recording,
sensors. Applications temperature sensing, and
range from weather pressure measurement.
monitoring to automation.

2. Show an illustration of a diagram using sensor with the

transducer. Explain the transducer functionality and the
device features.

[ Ambient Temperature ]
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[ Temperature Sensor ]
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[ Signal Conditioning Unit ]
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[ Display Unit or Recorder ]

Explaination:
- The temperature sensor in this diagram takes the outside
temperature and transforms it into an electrical signal. After
passing through a signal conditioning unit (transducer), the
signal is ready for the display unit or recorder by being
adjusted and prepped. The temperature data is shown in a
readable format on the final output device. In order to make
sure that the signal is accurate and compatible with the
particular needs of the output device, the transducer is
essential.