Sensor Technology and Applications (Second Edition)

Author: Jin Faqing, Editor-in-Chief
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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, and 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. The book provides detailed descriptions of signal processing for sensor outputs, interfaces to microcomputers, intelligent sensors, and sensor networks. Numerous practical examples of sensor applications in industrial and agricultural production, scientific research, medical health, household appliances, and many other fields are included. The book consists of 12 chapters, each ending with 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, electromechanical technology, and computer application. It can also serve as a technical reference and self-study guide for related engineering professionals.