About the Lab
A Sensors & Transducers Lab is a practical laboratory where students and researchers study, analyze, and experiment with different types of sensors and transducers used in various engineering and scientific applications. This lab helps in understanding how sensors work, their characteristics, and their applications in measuring physical parameters.
Objectives of the Lab
• To understand the working principles of different types of sensors.
• To analyze the characteristics and performance of various transducers.
• To learn about signal conditioning and interfacing techniques.
• To develop skills for real-time data acquisition and analysis.
• To explore sensor applications in industrial automation, biomedical, robotics, and environmental monitoring.
Key Components of a Sensors & Transducers Lab
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Types of Sensors & Transducers
• Temperature sensors (Thermocouples, RTDs, Thermistors)
• Pressure sensors (Piezoelectric, Strain gauge)
• Displacement sensors (LVDT, Potentiometers)
• Optical sensors (Photodiodes, LDR, IR sensors)
• Acoustic sensors (Microphones, Ultrasonic sensors)
• Humidity sensors (Capacitive, Resistive)
• Magnetic sensors (Hall Effect sensors) -
Instrumentation & Equipment
• Signal Conditioning Circuits
• Data Acquisition Systems (DAQ)
• Oscilloscope, Multimeters, Function Generators
• Microcontrollers (Arduino, Raspberry Pi) for interfacing
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
| Sr. No. | Title of Lab Experiments | CO |
| 1. | Study of Static & dynamic characteristics of sensors. | CO1 |
| 2. | Measurement of temperature using RTD and plot the characteristics of RTD. | CO2 |
| 3. | Measurement of temperature using Thermistor and plot its characteristics. | CO3 |
| 4. | Measurement of displacement using LVDT. | CO3 |
| 5. | Measurement of strain using strain gauge transducer. | CO3 |
| 6. | Measurement of speed using Magnetic pickup sensor. | CO3 |
| 7. | Measurement of pressure using pressure transducer. | CO3 |
| 8. | Study the characteristics of photodiode. | CO4 |
| 9. | Measurement of speed using IR sensor. | CO3 |
| 10. | Measurement of pressure using load cell. | CO3 |