Common Sensors
- Updated2025-12-03
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Depending on your application, you may use several different kinds of sensors. Some commonly used ones are strain gages, thermocouples, thermistors, angular encoders, linear encoders, bridge-based sensors, and resistance temperature detectors (RTDs).
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- Strain Gages
- Thermocouples
Thermocouples are the most commonly used temperature sensors.
- Thermistors
A thermistor is a semiconductor device that is made from metal oxides. A thermistor is formed into shapes such as beads, disks, wafers, or other configurations. Then, it is heated to high temperatures and coated with epoxy or glass to ensure protection.
- Quadrature Encoders
- Two-Pulse Encoders
- Bridge-Based Sensors
- Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs)