Sensors and Sensor Circuit Design
Gain hands-on experience with thermal, rotary, and flow sensors in real-world applications using the Cypress PSoC development kit in this practical course.
Gain hands-on experience with thermal, rotary, and flow sensors in real-world applications using the Cypress PSoC development kit in this practical course.
This advanced course focuses on sensor technology and circuit design for embedded systems, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical implementation skills. Students will learn to select, interface, and implement various sensors into microprocessor-based systems. The curriculum covers thermal sensors (thermistors, RTDs, thermocouples), rotary sensors (optical encoders, resolvers), and flow sensors (variable area, differential pressure, vortex, ultrasonic). Students will master amplifier design for sensor signals, understand noise sources in sensor circuits, and learn techniques to reduce noise for improved accuracy. Through hands-on projects using the Cypress PSOC development kit, participants will create complete sensor systems from hardware design to software implementation. The course emphasizes practical skills including schematic development, component selection, signal processing, and C programming for sensor interfaces.
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What you'll learn
Use the core features of the Cypress PSOC development kit
Select appropriate temperature sensors for specific applications
Implement thermal sensors in both hardware and software
Interface sensors, LCD displays, and ADCs to microprocessor systems
Design amplifier circuits for sensor signal conditioning
Analyze and reduce noise in sensor circuits
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5 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course covers sensor technology and circuit design across five modules. It begins with thermal sensors, exploring thermistors, RTDs, and thermocouples - their theory, commercial packaging, and application considerations. The second module introduces students to the Cypress PSOC development environment, teaching hardware interfacing techniques and C programming for temperature measurement systems. The third module focuses on rotary and flow sensors, covering optical encoders, resolvers, and various flow measurement technologies including variable area, differential pressure, vortex, ultrasonic, turbine, thermal mass, and coriolis flow meters. Module four examines amplifier design and noise considerations, addressing issues that affect sensor accuracy and techniques to mitigate them. The final module integrates this knowledge through a practical thermistor lab project. Throughout the course, students develop hands-on skills through projects that reinforce theoretical concepts.
Thermal Sensors
Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete
Sensor Development Kit and Prototyping
Module 2 · 5 Hours to complete
Rotary and Flow Sensors
Module 3 · 7 Hours to complete
Amplifiers and Sensor Noise
Module 4 · 5 Hours to complete
Course Project
Module 5 · 9 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Instructor at the University of Colorado Boulder
Jay Mendelson is an instructor at the University of Colorado Boulder, specializing in online content development for sensor and motor technology. He has a robust background in engineering, having held three vice president-level technology positions at Cooper Wiring Devices, Brooks Instrument, and Omega Engineering. Jay is recognized as an industry expert in the design of various components, including transmitters, process controllers, pressure sensors, thermal sensors, flow sensors, valves, and electrical switches and connectors.
Instructor
James Zweighaft is an instructor at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he has developed and teaches the graduate course "Embedding Sensors and Actuators." With over 30 years of experience as a servo engineer, he has worked with companies such as Storage Technology, Exabyte, and Benchmark, focusing on computer tape drives and robotic libraries. Additionally, Zweighaft has experience with X-ray Computed Tomography systems at Imtec and 3M. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Stony Brook University and a Master's degree from Cornell University in Electrical Engineering. Throughout his career, he has been awarded 28 US utility patents.In his teaching role, Zweighaft covers various topics related to sensor technology and control systems. His courses include Motors and Motor Control Circuits, Pressure, Force, Motion, and Humidity Sensors, and Sensor Manufacturing and Process Control. By combining practical engineering experience with academic instruction, he aims to equip students with the skills necessary to excel in the field of electrical engineering and sensor technology. His contributions to education reflect a commitment to fostering innovation and practical knowledge in his students.
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