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Pressure Sensors: Types, Measurement, and Applications

Pressure Sensors: Types, Measurement, and Applications

Explore different types of pressure sensors, including mercury, piezoresistive, capacitive, piezoelectric, and optoelectronic sensors, along with their measurement methods and applications.

pressure sensor
measurement
piezoresistive
Rotational Speed Sensor Basics: Working and Types

Rotational Speed Sensor Basics: Working and Types

Explore the function of rotational speed sensors, focusing on magneto-resistive (MR) sensor operation and comparing MR to inductive and Hall effect sensors for speed measurement.

speed sensor
rotational speed
magnetoresistive sensor
Seismic Sensors for Earthquake Detection

Seismic Sensors for Earthquake Detection

Explore seismic sensors used in earthquake detectors, covering types (resistive, capacitive), classifications (displacement, velocity, acceleration), and key specifications.

seismic sensor
earthquake detector
sensor
Spectrum Analyzer Basics for RF Engineers

Spectrum Analyzer Basics for RF Engineers

Learn the fundamentals of spectrum analyzers, including block diagrams, key settings, and measurement techniques for RF signal analysis.

spectrum analyzer
rf measurements
frequency domain

TDS Meter: Advantages and Disadvantages

Explore the pros and cons of TDS meters for water quality measurement, including accuracy, ease of use, and limitations.

water quality
tds meter
dissolved solid

Test and Measurement Terminology

A glossary of essential terms used in the test and measurement domain, covering vector signal analysis, spectrum analysis, and more.

test
measurement
rf signal
Thermal Imaging: Advantages and Disadvantages

Thermal Imaging: Advantages and Disadvantages

Explore the benefits and drawbacks of thermal imaging technology, including applications, image interpretation, and cost considerations.

thermal imaging
infrared
temperature measurement
Ultrasonic Flow Meter: A Comprehensive Guide

Ultrasonic Flow Meter: A Comprehensive Guide

Explore ultrasonic flow meters: how they measure fluid flow using sound waves, their types (transit time & Doppler), components, pros, cons, and applications.

ultrasonic meter
flow measurement
transducer
Ultrasonic Sensor: Advantages and Disadvantages

Ultrasonic Sensor: Advantages and Disadvantages

Explore the pros and cons of ultrasonic sensors, including material versatility, environmental resistance, temperature sensitivity, and object detection limitations.

ultrasonic
sensor
distance
Understanding Interpolation: Upsampling Signals Explained

Understanding Interpolation: Upsampling Signals Explained

Interpolation, also known as upsampling, increases the sampling rate of a signal by strategically inserting new samples between existing ones. Learn how it works with examples and MATLAB.

signal processing
interpolation
upsampling
Understanding Lissajous Figures with Oscilloscopes

Understanding Lissajous Figures with Oscilloscopes

Learn about Lissajous figures, how to create them using a CRO in XY mode, and how to interpret the resulting patterns to determine frequency ratios and relative phases.

lissajous figure
oscilloscope
xy mode