Jon S. Wilson Knihy

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Without sensors, most electronic applications would not exist, as they provide a crucial interface to the real world. Despite their importance, information on sensors has been limited. Today's advancements in smart sensors, wireless sensors, and microtechnologies are transforming sensor design and applications. This comprehensive reference guide serves engineers and scientists in industry, research, and academia, aiding in sensor selection and system design. It includes hard-to-find information from recognized experts in the field. The guide offers insights on selecting, specifying, and utilizing the optimal sensor for various applications. The editor-in-chief, Jon Wilson, brings years of sensor industry experience and conducts workshops on related topics. The handbook covers background information on sensor technology, measurement, and data acquisition, along with detailed insights into different sensor technologies, including fundamentals, types with advantages and disadvantages, manufacturers, applicable standards, interfacing details, design techniques, and tips, as well as the latest developments in MEMS and nanotechnology applications. Accompanying the volume is a CD-ROM with a fully searchable PDF of the text and various design tools and software. This resource is the only comprehensive book on sensors, offering over 800 pages of techniques, design examples, and essential information to facilitate optimal sensor selecti