Sensor technology
Sensor technology
The foundation of any automation and closed-loop control system lies in detecting the states and variables of a given process, which are then manipulated. This is carried out using a wide variety of sensors that operate according to different physical principles. Knowledge of sensor technology is essential for anyone involved in the areas of automation or closed-loop control engineering. This is also indispensable for people working in the area of mechatronics. Due to the arrival of the various types of fieldbusses (AS-interface, PROFIBUS) in the realm of the sensor/actuator, the demands being made on users have become more challenging.