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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Transducers For Instrumentation certification course duration is 12 weeks. The students must know basic electronics to join this course. The certification course covers a comprehensive curriculum that includes an introduction to transducers, sensors and actuators, transduction principles, classification, and static and dynamic characteristics of transducers.

The Transducers For Instrumentation certification by NPTEL provides a basic physics of sensors and how important they are in real-world applications. The students will gain in-depth knowledge of sensor structures, modern-day sensors and technological advancements. They will also explore generating sensor data, the physics of transducers and their operating principles.

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The Highlights

12 Weeks Duration
Video Course
Completion Certification

Programme Offerings

Transcripts
assignments
hands-on training

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	IIT Delhi

Eligibility Criteria

Academic Qualifications

The prerequisite for the Transducers For Instrumentation online course is the students must have basic electronics knowledge.

Certification Qualifying Details

After the students have completed the Transducers For Instrumentation certification course, they will be provided with a certificate. Students are required to qualify for an examination with valid marks.

What you will learn

Once the students have completed the Transducers For Instrumentation certification syllabus, they will gain a deep understanding of designing and developing sensors using different types of transduction techniques. With the support of the leading industry experts, the students will gain hands-on experience.

The students will gain in-depth knowledge of the interface of the transducers with electronic microcontrollers. After completing the Transducers For Instrumentation training, the students can apply the learned knowledge, techniques and skills in real-world projects. They will also learn about various sensors such as thermal, optical, acoustic, magnetic, radiation, and smart.

Who it is for

Electrical EngineerElectronics EngineerDesign EngineerComputer Engineer

This certification course is designed for aspiring students who are looking to enhance their skills and knowledge in this field. The course is also beneficial for:

Admission Details

To join the Transducers For Instrumentation classes, follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Browse the link mentioned below:

https://nptel.ac.in/courses/108102191

Step 2: Candidates must "Login In" and Sign In with a Google account or create a separate account.

Step 3: Fill out the required details, submit the form and begin the course.

The Syllabus

Lecture 1: Introduction to Transducers, Sensors and Actuators.Transduction Principles and Classification.
Lecture 2: Static and Dynamic Characteristics of Transducers. Accuracy vs Precision.
Lecture 3: Errors in Measurement and Instrumentation, Propagation of Errors.

Lecture 4: Thermal Sensors: Equilibrium and Predictive measurements
Lecture 5: Thermal Sensors: Thermocouples, RTDs and Thermistors
Lecture 6: Thermal Sensors: Electrical vs Thermal Netwroks

Lecture 7: Thermal Sensors: Thermal RC Networks
Lecture 8: Thermal Sensors: Novel Thermal Sensors
Lecture 9: Optical Sensors: Basic Principles and Operations

Lecture 10: Optical Sensors: Interferometric Sensors
Lecture 11: Optical Sensors: Distributed and Braggs Grating based Sensors
Lecture 12: Optical Sensors: Working Principles of Optical Detectors

Lecture 13: Optical Sensors: Working Principles of Optical Sources
Lecture 14: Acoustic Sensors: Piezo-electricity and Propagation Modes
Lecture 15: Acoustic Sensors: Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Sensors

Lecture 16: Acoustic Sensors: Bulk Acoustic Wave (BAW) Sensors
Lecture 17: Magnetic Sensors: Magnetostriction and Magnetic-Elastic Sensors
Lecture 18: Magnetic Sensors: Magneto-resistive Sensors

Lecture 19: Magnetic Sensors: Hall Sensors
Lecture 20: Magnetic Sensors: Linear Amplifier and Schmitt Trigger
Lecture 21: Radiation Sensor: Introduction to Radiation Sensing, Spectroscopy

Lecture 22: Radiation Sensor: Gas Filled and Solic-State Detectors
Lecture 23: Radiation Sensor: Organic and Inorganic Scientillators
Lecture 24: Smart Sensors: Introduction

Lecture 25: Smart Sensors: Integration of Sensors and Actuators with Arduino
Lecture 26: Smart Sensors: Introduction to Python programming – Python data types & data structure, Control flow (if, for, while, range, break/continue, pass)
Lecture 27: Data Acquisition: signals, signal conditioning, DAQ hardware

Lecture 28: Analog inputs and outputs, DAQ software architecture, selection and configuration data acquisition device
Lecture 29: RF Sensing: Basic principle of EM fields, Antenna and RFID
Lecture 30: Near Field and Far Field Sensing

Lecture 31: Radar and Navigation, EMI & EMC sensing
Lecture 32: Radiation Sensor
Lecture 33: Mechanical and Thermal Issues

Lecture 34: Mechanical and Thermal Issues
Lecture 35: Mechanical and Thermal Issues
Lecture 36: Conclusion

Evaluation process

To obtain a certificate, the candidates must pass an exam and score a minimum of 25% in assignments and 75% in the written exam, out of a total of 100 marks.

IIT Delhi Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the duration of the Transducers For Instrumentation certification course?

The duration of this certification course is 12 weeks. The objective of the course is to provide a basic understanding of the physics of transducers and their operating principles.

2: What is the prerequisite for the Transducers For Instrumentation online course?

The prerequisite for this certification course is the participants must know basic electronics.

3: What is the Transducers For Instrumentation online course curriculum?

The certification course curriculum includes an introduction to Python programming - python data types, data structure, analog inputs, and outputs, DAQ software architecture, configuration data acquisition device, and mechanical and thermal issues.

4: Which are the companies that support the Transducers For Instrumentation certification course?

The companies that support this online course are CSIR-CEERI Pilani, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), DRDO, and other related companies.

5: Is there any age limit to join the NPTEL online certification courses?

No, there is no age limit to join the certification courses. Anyone can join NPTEL online certification courses.