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The mechanical construction of rotary and linear potentiometers is very similar, each type consists of a contact wiper and a conductive element or track. In Linear Potentiometers the track is straight and in Rotary potentiometers the track is circular. The wiper moves along the track to measure the...

Temperature Sensor Basics - Applications Temperature sensors can be a vital part of an application. They will monitor the temperature to ensure devices can function correctly and safely. Some of the applications temperature sensors are used for are more commonplace whereas others are very...

Pressure transducers are available in different types which makes them suitable for different applications and industries. Each has different features to suit their environments. A pressure transducer is a sensing device which accurately measures real-time pressure, this can be either absolute,...

Features of Automotive Sensors Automotive sensors are constantly exposed to very harsh and ever-changing environments. They must be rugged and durable, as they are constantly exposed to changing temperatures, dust, dirt and moisture. Because of the nature of their use they must be highly...

What is a Potentiometer A potentiometer is a type of position sensor. They are used to measure displacement in any direction. Linear potentiometers linearly measure displacement and rotary potentiometers measure rotational displacement. The mechanical construction of rotary and linear...

There are many ways to measure temperature and different devices can be used. These temperature measuring devices or temperature sensors can include; Temperature probes Thermometers Thermistors Thermocouples RTD sensors Combined temperature sensors Semi-conductor based temperature...