A Guide to Modern Sensor Technology
Credits: 6 PDH
PDH Course Description:
This course provides a brief overview of the basic principles on which our modern sensor technology operate. In describing sensors, we will need to also incorporate the basic concepts of physical measurement and the use of measurement instrumentation.In examining the basics principles of sensor operation, we will cover some of the fundamental effects, phenomena, laws and rules of physics which are used by sensors to measure and quantify.
Though much of the modern sensor technology are based on MEMS (micro electro-mechanical systems), many of the same physical mechanisms which had allowed analog sensors in the past to operate, are still being used today in these micro “devices and machines”. .
Topics:
- Introduction to Sensing and Measurement
- Sensor Classifications
- Sensor Characteristics
- Sensor Deviations and Error Conditions
- Physical Phenomena used in Sensing
To take this course:
1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
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2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:
3.) Test:Upon reading the course Study Guide, please click below to take the quiz.
(Note: you must be enrolled in the course, and logged into your user account, in order to activate the quiz).
Take the final exam
4.) Certificate:A passing grade of 70% or higher on the quiz, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
Print the Certificate of Completion
Intended Audience: This course is intended for Electrical, Systems, Control, Mechanical, Environmental, Water Resources, and other engineers whose job description may require a general knowledge of modern sensor technology, applications and design procedures.
Publication Source: Original Flashcard courseware
Donald Parnell, PE