What is an Oscillator Transducer?

What is an Oscillator Transducer?

Oscillator Transducer Definition

An oscillator transducer is a device that converts force, pressure, or displacement into a measurable voltage.

Constituent Part

• Mechanical linkage

• Oscillator

• Frequency modulator

• Force summing member

Working Principle

It operates by using pressure to change the capacitance in a capacitor, which alters the frequency of an oscillator.

Components

The key parts include a mechanical linkage, oscillator, frequency modulator, and force summing member.

Advantages

• This transducer can measure both dynamic and static phenomena, making it versatile for different applications.

• This transducer is very useful for telemetry applications.

Disadvantages

• This transducer has very hunted temperature range.

• It has a poor thermal stability.

• It has a low accuracy and therefore is used only in low accuracy applications.