Different Types of Sensors

  • Temperature sensors: Used to measure temperature, such as thermocouples and thermistors.
  • Pressure sensors: Measure pressure, like piezoresistive or capacitive pressure sensors.
  • Light sensors: Detect light intensity, including photodiodes and photoresistors.
  • Motion sensors: Sense movement, for example, accelerometers and gyroscopes.
  • Proximity sensors: Determine the proximity of an object, often ultrasonic or infrared based.
  • Humidity sensors: Monitor humidity levels.
  • Gas sensors: Detect specific gases in the environment.
  • Image sensors: Used in cameras and imaging devices.
  • Force sensors: Measure applied forces.
  • Magnetic sensors: Sensitive to magnetic fields.