Course Summary
This course teaches the fundamentals of sensors and how to interface them with circuits. Students will learn about different types of sensors, signal conditioning, and circuit design.Key Learning Points
- Understand the different types of sensors and their applications
- Learn how to design circuits for sensor interfacing
- Gain knowledge in signal conditioning techniques
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Electronics Engineer
- USA: $74,000
- India: ₹4,80,000
- Spain: €36,000
- Sensor Design Engineer
- USA: $92,000
- India: ₹6,00,000
- Spain: €45,000
- Measurement and Control Engineer
- USA: $85,000
- India: ₹5,50,000
- Spain: €41,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Design and implement circuits for sensor interfacing
- Understand signal conditioning techniques for sensor applications
- Gain knowledge in measurement and control systems design
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of electronics
- Familiarity with circuit design software
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Introduction to Embedded Systems
- Digital Signal Processing
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Jack Ganssle
- Chris Anderson
Related Books
Description
This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5340, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree.
Knowledge
- Use the core features of the Cypress PSOC development kit.
- Choose the right temperature sensor, rotary sensor and amplifier for an application.
- Interface sensors, LCD, and ADC to the PSOC development kit.
Outline
- Thermal Sensors
- 1: Course Introduction
- 2: Common Types of Sensors and Motors
- 3: Analog and Digital Interfaces
- 4: Temperature Sensors and Applications
- 5: Thermistors: Basic Facts
- 6: Thermistors: How They Work
- 7: RTDs: Basic Facts
- 8: RTDs: How They Work
- 9: Thermocouples: Basic Facts
- 10: Thermocouples: How They Work
- Week 1 Online Articles
- Week 1 Videos
- Week 1 Quiz
- Sensor Development Kit and Prototyping
- 1: PSOC Creator, Introduction and Documentation
- 2: Nscope Introduction
- 2: PSoC Creator 2 Pin Assignment
- 3: Automatically Generated Code
- 4: Adding the LCD display to the Nscope and Developent Kit
- 6: Debugging with GPIO and DACs
- 7: Documenting Components not in the PSoC Chip
- 8: Pin Types
- 9: Digital to Analog and Back Again
- 10: A Basic Sensor Interface in PSoC
- 11: Thermistor Lab, Part 1
- 12: Thermistor Lab, Part 2
- 13: Thermistor Lab, Part 3
- 14: Thermistor Lab, Part 4
- Hardware Needed to Do Course Project Based on This Module
- Week 2 Online Articles
- Week 2 Quiz
- Rotary and Flow Sensors
- 1. Module 3 Introduction
- 2: Summary of Rotary Sensors and Applications
- 3: Optical Encoders: How They Work
- 3a: Measuring Encoder Speed
- 4: Optical Encoders: Applications
- 5: Resolvers: How They Work
- 6: Resolvers: Applications
- 7: Flow Sensors and Applications
- 8: Variable Area Flow Sensors
- 9: Differential Pressure Flow Sensing
- 10: Vortex Flow Meters
- 11: Ultrasonic Flow Meters
- 12: Turbine Flow Meters
- 13: Thermal Mass Flow Meters
- 14: Coriolis Flow Meters
- Week 3 Online Articles #1
- Week 3 Online Articles #2
- Week 3 Videos
- Week 3 Quiz
- Amplifiers and Sensor Noise
- 1: Module 4 Introduction
- 2: Why Study Amplification?
- 3: Basic Amplifiers
- 4: Instrumentation Amplifier
- 5: Amplifier Imperfections
- 6: Amplifier Frequency Response
- 7: Noise in Sensors
- 8: Johnson and 1/f Noise
- 9: Shot and Quantization Noise
- 10: How Noise Affects Sensor Accuracy
- Week 4 Online Articles #1
- Week 4 Online Articles
- Week 4 Quiz
- Course Project
- Thermistor Data Collection Assignment
- Thermistor Lab Screen Shots
- Course Project Quiz
Summary of User Reviews
Learn about Sensors and Circuit Interface with this course on Coursera. Users generally find it to be a great course with comprehensive material and engaging lectures. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the practical applications presented in the course.Pros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive material
- Engaging lectures
- Practical applications presented
- Good for beginners
- Flexible schedule
Cons from User Reviews
- Some technical issues with videos
- Not enough hands-on exercises
- Some topics not covered in enough depth
- Can be overwhelming for some
- Limited interaction with instructors
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