Other types of

Transducers
Melchor Robert James D. Estrada
Piezoelectric Transducers

Device that transforms one

type of energy to another by
taking advantage of the
piezoelectric properties of
certain crystals or other
materials.
 How does it work?

Stress or
Force Gen
era Electric
tes
Potential
or
Voltage
 Applications

High Voltage and Power Sources

Sensors
Piezoelectric Motors
Actuators
http://www.nanomotion.com/piezo-ceramic-motor-technology/piezoelectric-effect/

http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-a-piezoelectric-transducer.htm
 Advantages vs Disadvantages
Advantages Limitations
High frequency and transient High Impedance
response
High output Difficult in forming shapes
Small and rugged
construction
http://www.brighthubengineering.com/hvac/52190-piezoelectric-transducers/
http://www.instrumentationtoday.com/piezoelectric-transducer/2011/07/
Linear Variable Differential
Transformer

A common type of
electromechanical
transducer that can convert
the rectilinear motion of an
object to which it is coupled
mechanically into a
corresponding electrical
signal.
 How does it work?
When the core is in neutral or zero position, voltages
induced in the secondary windings are equal and
opposite and the net output is negligible.
By comparing the magnitude and phase of output
with input source, the amount and direction of
movement of core and hence displacement may be
detrmined.
 Applications

Measuring tool
Displacements
Force
Weight
Pressure
 Advantages vs Disadvantages
Advantages Diadvantages
Good linearity Comparatively large
displacements
High sensitivity Sensitive to stray magnetic
fields
Infinite resolution Limited dynamic response
High output Affected by temperature
Ruggedness
Less friction
Low hysteresis
Low power consumption
Small and light in weight
Thermocouple Transducers

Type of transducer
that converts heat
directly into
electricity using the
Seebeck, Peltier,
and/or Thomson
effect.
 How does it work?
Two dissimilar metals are joined to form a
junction.
Once the metals formed a junction, the
temperature on it is maintained at different
temperatures.
These temperatures are then use to generate the
emf or the voltage.
http://www.brighthubengineering.com/manufacturing-technology/53682-what-is-a-thermocouple-how-thermocouple-works/
 Applications

Temperature Measurement
Power Generation
Radiation Sensors
Gas Safety Equipments
Manufacturing Industry
 Advantages vs Disadvantages
Advantages Disadvantages
Rugged Low accuracy
Inexpensive Vulnerable to corrosion
Quick response time Relatively complex
operations
Very simple n construction
Temperature adaptive
http://www.slideshare.net/ns1047/thermocouple-as-a-transducer
http://www.sensorland.com/HowPage017.html
http://www.ehow.com/list_6153729_advantages-disadvantages-using-thermocouples.html
Thermistor Transducers
A temperature sensor
constructed of
semiconductor material that
exhibits a large
modification in resistance in
proportion to a tiny low
modification in temperature.
 How does it work?
As the temperature sensor
Connected in the electric circuit.
Used for some control which is dependent on the
temperature

http://www.brighthubengineering.com/hvac/53511-how-a-thermistor-works/
 Applications

Temperature measurement
Electrical circuit component
Instrumentation and Communication
Electronics
 Advantages vs Disadvantages
Advantages Disadvantages
Heat dissipation and Non-linear and not rugged
Temperature compensation
High accuracy, stability, and Self-heating effects
sensitivity
Wide array of uses Limited temperature range
Small in sizes and low in cost
http://www.brighthubengineering.com/hvac/53511-how-a-thermistor-works/
http://www.evitherm.org/default.asp?lan=1&ID=1000&Menu1=1000
http://automationwiki.com/index.php/Thermistors