What are the Characteristics Of Sensor?

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08/02/2024


What are the Characteristics Of Sensor?


Sensor Definition


A sensor is defined as a device that detects and responds to physical input from the environment, converting it into a readable output.


 

Sensor Characteristic


  • Input characteristics

  • Transfer characteristics

  • Output characteristics


 

Range and Span


The range is the sensor’s measurable limits, while the span is the difference between the maximum and minimum values it can measure.


 

Accuracy vs. Precision


Accuracy is the closeness to the true value, while precision is how close repeated measurements are to each other.


 

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Sensitivity


Sensitivity is the change in sensor output relative to the change in input.


 

Linearity and Hysteresis


Linearity is the consistency of sensor measurements with an ideal curve, and hysteresis is the difference in output when input is varied in two ways.


 

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