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Chapter 10

Sensor fundamentals

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In this chapter · 7 sections
  1. Types of sensors
  2. How sensors talk to your board
  3. Specifications that matter
  4. Calibration
  5. Filtering noisy readings
  6. Modules vs bare sensors
  7. Sensor selection checklist

A sensor converts a physical quantity, such as heat, light, distance or gas, into an electrical signal your board can read. Before you choose one, know its output type, range, accuracy and supply voltage.

A sensor converts a physical quantity, such as heat, light, distance or gas, into an electrical signal your board can read. Before you choose one, know its output type, range, accuracy and supply voltage.

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