Two terms are often encountered in the field of electronics, namely sensor and transducer. Although the two are similar and often used interchangeably, there are significant differences between the two. This article will discuss in detail what the differences are between sensors and transducers in electronics.
What is a Sensor?
Sensor is electronic devices used to detect or measure changes in the physical or chemical environment, and then convert them into signals that can be understood by other devices or systems. Sensors operate on the principle of energy conversion, where physical energy such as heat, light, pressure, or movement, is converted into electrical signals or signals that can be interpreted by other devices.
Common examples of sensors include:
- Temperature sensor (DHT11)
- Current sensor (INA219)
- Light Sensor (LDR)
- Movement Sensor (PIR)
- Touch Sensor (TTP223)
- IR Thermal Sensor (AMG8833) dari Panasonic
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What is a Transducer?
A transducer is a device that converts one form of energy into another form of energy. Transducers can function as sensors if they convert physical energy into electrical signals, or as actuators if they convert electrical signals into physical energy. Transducers have a broader role compared to sensors because they cover various types of energy conversion.
Examples of transducers include:
- Microphone
- Speaker
- Thermocouple (which converts heat into electrical signals)
- Piezoelectric (which converts pressure into electrical signals).
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Comparison Table
In addition, here is a comparison between sensor and transducer in tabular form to make it easier for us to understand the differences between these two:
Criteria
Sensor
Transducer
Defenition
Detecting or measuring changes in the physical or chemical environment and converting them into signals that can be read or utilized.
Converting one form of energy into another form of energy.
Examples
Temperature sensor, pressure sensor, light sensor, motion sensor.
Microphones, speakers, thermocouples (converts heat into electrical signals), piezoelectric (converts pressure into electrical signals).
Function
Measuring or detecting changes in the physical or chemical environment.
Converting energy from one form to another or vice versa.
Role
Specific for detection and measurement.
More broadly, it can include sensors and actuators.
Operation
Produces an electrical signal as output.
It can produce or receive various types of energy, depending on the type of transducer.Semoga penjelasan dan tabel perbandingan perbedaan antara sensor dan transducer dapat bermanfaat.
