Sensors and Circuits
Author | : Joseph J. Carr |
Publisher | : Prentice Hall |
Total Pages | : 346 |
Release | : 1993 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015029466540 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (40 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Comprehensive reference providing detailed treatment of sensors ranging from simple thermistors to strain gauges, electro-optics, and medical laboratory sensors. Practical application and interfacing to both analog and digital circuits are included. Covers the latest analog-to-digital converters for sensor interfacing to computers and interfacing sensors to the IBM-PC series computers. Also delivers a wealth of vital application examples. Intended for practical design of instrumentation devices. KEY FEATURES: - provides grounding, shielding, and interference reduction strategies. - includes in-depth coverage of noise and its effects on sensor signal processing. - covers DC power supply and excitation sources for sensors.