Syllabus
SENSORS AND SIGNAL CONDITIONING
Course Code: Course Type PEC
Teaching Hours/Week (L: T: P:J) [Link] Credits 03
Total Teaching Hours 45 CIE + SEE Marks 50+50
Teaching Department: Mechanical Engineering
Course Objectives:
1. To introduce students to the fundamentals of sensor-based measurement systems
including the classification, selection, and types of sensors used in various applications.
2. To explore various types of sensors and their working principles, including reactance
variation and electromagnetic sensors, for different environmental and process monitoring.
3. To provide knowledge on interfacing of sensors with signal conditioning and
applications, including the use of operational amplifiers, ADC/DAC systems, and data
acquisition systems.
4. To enable students to understand the technology behind sensor-based systems and their
practical applications in real-world systems such as automation, robotics, and environmental
monitoring.
5. To train students in the design and implementation of sensor systems using modern
tools and techniques, preparing them for further research and development in mechatronics
and related fields.
UNIT-I
Introduction to sensor based measurement systems (Part 1): General concepts and
terminology, sensor classification, selection of sensors, primary sensors, material for
sensors. 09 Hours
UNIT-II
Introduction to sensor based measurement systems (Part 2): Microsensor 09 Hours
technology, magnetoresistors, light dependent resistors, resistive hygrometers, resistive
gas sensors, liquid conductivity sensors.
UNIT-III
Reactance Variation and Electromagnetic Sensors (Part 1): Capacitive sensors, 09 Hours
Inductive sensors, Thermal sensors, Humidity sensors.
UNIT-IV
Reactance Variation and Electromagnetic Sensors (Part 2): Electromagnetic 09 Hours
sensors, Light sensing technology, Moisture sensing technology, Carbon dioxide
sensing technology.
UNIT-V
Interfacing of sensors, Signal Conditioning and applications: Change of bios and 09 Hours
level of signals, Loading effects on sensor's output, Potential divider, Passive Filters,
Op-Amp Fundamentals, Basic op-amp configurations, Ideal op -amp circuit analysis,
Negative feedback, Op- amp applications, Instrumentation amplifiers, Instrumentation
applications, Analog to digital converters types and applications, digital to analog
converters types and applications, Data acquisition hardware and applications.
Course Outcomes: At the end of the course student will be able to
1. Classify and select appropriate sensors for different measurement tasks, understanding
the basic principles and types of sensors (e.g., resistive, capacitive, inductive, etc.).
2. Understanding of the operation and applications of various electromagnetic and
reactance-based sensors, and will be able to apply this knowledge to practical sensor
design and implementation.
3. Interface sensors with signal conditioning circuits, applying their knowledge of
operational amplifiers, filters, and ADC/DAC systems to develop real-world sensor
systems.
4. Evaluate and design sensor systems for specific applications, including environmental
sensing, automation, and robotics, integrating various sensor technologies effectively.
5. Develop the ability to design and implement signal conditioning and data acquisition
systems for practical applications in industries like automotive, healthcare, and
environmental monitoring.
Course Outcomes Mapping with Program Outcomes & PSO
Program Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6 PSO↓
Course Outcomes 1 2 3
1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 2
.2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2
4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2
5 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 2
1: Low 2: Medium 3: High
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Subhas Chandra Mukhopadhyay: Smart Sensors, Measurement and Instrumentation,,
Springer publication 2011
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Alan S Morris, Reza Langari, Measurement and Instrumentation: Theory and Applicationc,
Academic Press, Elsevier, 2015
2. Operational Amplifiers and Analog Integrated Circuits Francos; McGraw Hill International
Edition, 1988 Randy
3. Frank, Artech ,Understanding Smart Sensors House sensors library publications, 2010. John
Marcus Analog Circuit Design, Pretance Hall, 2001
4. Nikolay Kirianaki, Sergey Yurish, Nestor Shpak, Vadim Deynega, Data Acquisition and
Signal Processing for Smart Sensors, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2002.
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