Sensor Technology and Application

Author: Jin Faqing
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: This book primarily introduces the principles, characteristics, applications, and usage of sensors. It explains the classification, digital models, materials, and properties of sensors. The book covers the working principles, performance indicators, and application methods of various sensors such as temperature, force, light, image, magnetic, displacement, gas and humidity, biological, microwave, ultrasonic, and robotic sensors. It provides detailed descriptions of signal processing for sensor outputs, interfaces to microcomputers, intelligent sensors, and sensor networks. The book also includes numerous practical examples of sensor applications in industrial and agricultural production, scientific research, medical health, household appliances, and many other fields. The book consists of 12 chapters, each followed by practical training and exercises. It is suitable as a teaching text for university junior and vocational college majors in applied electronics technology, automation, instrumentation, measurement, mechatronics technology, and computer application. It can also serve as a technical reference and self-study guide for relevant engineering professionals.