VNR VIGNANA JYOTHI INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING &TECHNOLOGY

(An UGC Autonomous Accredited by NAAC with A grade & NBA)

Bachupally, Nizampet (S.O), Hyderabad-500090.

Course details:

Name of the program: B. Tech

Name of the Branch: Electronics and Instrumentation
Title of the subject: Sensors & Signal Conditioning
Subject code: R11EIE1102
No. of Lecture hours per week: 4 + 1*
Academic year: 2012-13
Semester: I
Section: A& B
No. of students: 144

CONTENTS IN COURSE FILE

S. No. Content
 1 Vision and Mission of Department
2 Programme Educational Objectives (PEO) & Programme Outcomes (PO)
3 Rolls List
4 Copy of Syllabus along with Course Objectives and Course Outcomes
5 Mapping of Course Outcomes with Programme Outcomes
6 Academic Plan
7 Model Paper
8 Academic Calendar
9 Class Time Table
10 Individual Time Table
11 I Mid Question Paper
12 I Mid Marks
13 II Mid Question Paper
14 II Mid Marks
15 Course End Survey
16 University Question papers for the last 3 years
17 Class Assignments
18 Course Outcome Assessment
19 Resources

Vision and Mission of Department

Vision
Comprehensively nurture the Learners/Graduates and Create a Stimulating Academic
Environment to make Learning a Pleasurable experience
Motivate the Faculty to achieve Excellence in the felids of Electronics and Instrumentation
Engineering and develop the department into a Center of Academic Excellence and a nodal
Center for pioneering Research into frontier areas

Mission

Motivate the Learners/Graduates to acquire command over the fundamental concepts and create
avenues to impart the skills needed to mould them into Quality Technocrats of Global
Competence and Innovative Entrepreneurs with Societal/Environmental concerns
 Involve industry in the Design and updation/revision of Curricula in pace with the changing
trends/demands. Establish partnerships with Industry to undertake Collaborative Research
Projects

Programme Educational Objectives & Outcomes (PEOs & POs)

Program Outcomes

The program demonstrates that the graduate is

a. Able to apply the knowledge of basic sciences engineering applications employing advanced
mathematical tools for Design, Analysis, Modeling, Simulation and Control Applications in the
domain as well as in the cross-domain fields.

b. Able to apply effective Communication Skills and Presentation Skills, Leadership and
managerial skills and team spirit to overcome the constraints such as Manufacturability,
Sustainability, Economic, Environmental, Social and Ethical Issues.

c. Able to utilize the concepts of different Instrumentation and Control techniques for Automation
of systems in Process Industries and advanced Analytical in chemical, pharmaceutical and food
processing industries.
d. Able to apply the knowledge for designing technologies for effective monitoring and control of
water quality and environmental pollution.

e. Able to apply the modern technical skills and tools necessary to design, implementation, testing,
operation, and maintenance of Biomedical Equipment and other Industrial Instruments.

f. Able to translate theoretical concepts into working models to meet the Local, National and
Global needs.

g. Able to understand the experimental applications and selecting appropriate engineering modules
and practices to design engineering solution to the industry/society needs, design projects and
develop products.

h. Able to be industry ready - through finishing school concepts, all-round personality

development, employability skills and comprehensive understanding of the engineering design
problems.
 i. Able to develop aptitude for self-learning and modern technical skills beyond the curriculum
through open learning resources.

j. Able to demonstrate broader scientific and engineering knowledge to succeed in, professional
career, higher education and research.

k. Able to be moulded into globally successful competitive technocrat with good entrepreneurship
skills.
l. Able to be in synchronize with contemporary knowledge and technological development.

Program Education Objectives (PEOs)

I. To prepare the students to transform the knowledge of basic sciences to engineering

applications employing mathematical tools.

II. To prepare the students to grasp the principles of sensors, design of signal conditioners, the
concepts of analytical and control techniques for the operation and automation of continuous
and discrete systems in various industries ranging across chemical, pharmaceutical, Food
processing industries.

III. To train the students in instrumentation labs equipped with scaled-down models of industrial
equipment transforming them into virtual industries and to train the students to be exposed to
knowledge beyond curriculum to meet the global scenario.

IV. To provide inputs to excel in pursuing higher studies and research in the fields of Electronics,
Instrumentation and Allied fields at the global level.

V. To develop effective Communication skills, Leadership and Managerial skills, team spirit
with social commitment to realize the importance of professional and ethical values in real
life situations.
 Rolls List

Section I:

S.No Name of the candidate H.T.NO.

1. A ALEKHYA BHAVANI 11071A1001

2. ADIMULAM HARIKA 11071A1002

3. AKKINENI SAI MOUNIKA 11071A1003

4. AKULA VENKATESH 11071A1004

5. AMARANENI MOUNIKA 11071A1005

6. ATLURI LOLINI 11071A1006

7. B.RUSHIKA 11071A1007

8. B.SANTOSH 11071A1008

9. BHUKYA USHA 11071A1009

10. CH JAYA KRISHNA SUMANTH 11071A1010

11. CHEKURI SWETHA SAI 11071A1011

12. DEVARASHETTY BHAVANA 11071A1012

13. EDUNOORI MOUNIKA 11071A1013

14. ERROLLA VENKATESH 11071A1014

15. G SHARADA 11071A1015

16. GAJALLA SRINIVASA AISHWARYA 11071A1016

17. GEETHA ROHITA 11071A1017

18. GUJJULA ANUSHA 11071A1018

19. HATTIBELAGAL MEHAJABEEN 11071A1019

20. K NAVNEET 11071A1020

21. N.AJAY KUMAR REDDY 11071A1021

22. KAKULWARI ANOOP 11071A1022

23. KALALI DEVENDER GOUD 11071A1023

24. KANCHARLLA CHANDRA HASA 11071A1024

25. KAZA GLORY KIRANMAI 11071A1025

26. KELOTHU RAMESH 11071A1026

27. KETHAVATH PRAVEEN KUMAR 11071A1027

28. MADDIKUNTA SACHITANANDA REDDY 11071A1028

29. MANUMANDLA HARISH 11071A1029

30. MERUGU GOVARDHAN 11071A1030

31. MOHAMMAD IBRAHIM 11071A1031

32. NANDYALA SANJANA REDDY 11071A1032

33. P.MANASA 11071A1033

34. R SANKETH 11071A1034

35. R.S.ANIRUDH 11071A1035

36. REPAKA DHEERA J 11071A1036

37. RUDRAKSHALA MOUNIKA 11071A1037

38. S PRANEETH KUMAR 11071A1038

39. S.LASYA REDDY 11071A1039

40. SAIBGARI ABHILASH 11071A1040

41. SHIMMULA SUPRIYA 11071A1041

42. SRAVAN POTTURI 11071A1042

43. SUJEETH KRISHNA EMMADI 11071A1043

44. SUNGAVARAPU SUSHMITA 11071A1044

45. K.MOUNIKA 11071A1045

46. SUSHMITA SWAIN 11071A1046

47. CH.ADITYA 11071A1047

48. T.NARENDRA KUMAR 11071A1048

49. T.VAMSI KRISHNA 11071A1049

50. THUMMALAPENTA V N
SAIKIRANKUMAR 11071A1050

51. TULABANDULA SAGARIKA 11071A1051

52. TUMBUSI V.S.NIKIL 11071A1052

53. VAIBHAV R VARDHAN 11071A1053

 54. VIVEK REDDY ALLA 11071A1054

55. YADDANAPUDI SAIKRISHNA 11071A1055

56. YADLA SUSHITHA 11071A1056

57. VEMURI NAGA SANJANA 11071A1057

58. PONUGOTI DEVI PRIYA 11071A1058

59. MEGAVATH RAVI 11071A1059

60. N. ADVAITH 11071A1060

Section II:

S.No Name of the candidate H.T.NO.

1. A NIKHIL YADAV 11071A1061

2. A PRABHUDAS 11071A1062

3. ALAPATI JOSHNI 11071A1063

4. ANNIE GEORGE 11071A1064

5. AYINALA NAVYA 11071A1065

6. B.SRAVYA 11071A1066

7. CHAGANTIPATI DEVA SRIKANTH 11071A1067

8. D.BHAVANA 11071A1068

9. DARUGULA THIRUPATHI 11071A1069

10. PRIYANKA M 11071A1070

11. G PRIYANKA 11071A1071

12. G PUJITHA PRIYADARSHINI 11071A1072

13. G SHRI HARSHA 11071A1073

14. G.SAI NITESH 11071A1074

15. GANDAMALLA UDAY 11071A1075

16. GILLALA RANJEETH REDDY 11071A1076

17. GOVINDU PREETHI REDDY 11071A1077

18. GUDIMETLA SAI SUDHIR 11071A1078

19. B.KARNAKAR 11071A1079

20. INTURI RASIMITA 11071A1080

21. J MANEESH CHANDU 11071A1081

22. JALEY PRADEEP KUMAR 11071A1082

23. K VAISHNAVI DEVI 11071A1083

24. K.SUSHMA VANDANA 11071A1084

25. KALLURI SAIPRASAD 11071A1085

26. KANTHETI BHAGIRADH 11071A1086

27. KATKURI SUSMITHA 11071A1087

28. MANNE VARUN KUMAR 11071A1088

29. METTA KAILASH 11071A1089

30. MOHAMMED ABDUL WASAY 11071A1090

31. NALLA NEETHU 11071A1091

32. NAMIREDDY HARISH REDDY 11071A1092

33. NANDURI MARUTHI SANKAR 11071A1093

34. NUKALA KAVYA 11071A1094

35. P N P LOHITHKUMAR 11071A1095

36. P.MANI RAJ 11071A1096

37. P.PRITHVI 11071A1097

38. P.VIJAYCHANDRA PRASAD 11071A1098

39. PAMARTY TEJU DEEP 11071A1099

40. POLOJU ROJA 11071A10A0

41. PRATISHA KARRI 11071A10A1

42. RAMA NIHARIKA 11071A10A2

43. RAPARTHI RAJESH 11071A10A3

44. S.SAILENDRA 11071A10A4

45. SHAIK FEROZ 11071A10A5

46. SARAT CHANDRA NAGA SAI G 11071A10A6

47. SARVESH SHEWALKAR 11071A10A7

48. SHAIK RUHAN 11071A10A8

49. SINGABHATTU SHASHIKANTH RAJU 11071A10A9

50. SOMISETTY RAHUL 11071A10B0

51. SUNKARA SRI NAGA VEERA

SHASHANKA 11071A10B1

52. T.PHANIDER REDDY 11071A10B2

53. P.SNEHA 11071A10B3

54. V.ANVESH 11071A10B4

55. VOLETI SRUJANA 11071A10B5

56. Y.SARAYU 11071A10B6

57. P.SAI TEJA 11071A10B7

58. VINEEL VARDHAN 11071A10B8

59. U.SWAGATA 11071A10B9

60. A.S.S.SUNAAG 11071A10C0

 Syllabus along with Course Objectives and Course Outcomes

Syllabus:

Unit I:

Introduction to measurement systems and Passive Sensors: General concepts and terminology,
measurement systems, sensor classifications, general input-output configuration, methods of correction.

Passive Sensors:

Resistive Sensors: Potentiometers, Strain Gages, Resistive Temperature Detectors (RTDs), Thermistors,
Light-dependent Resistors (LDRs), Resistive Hygrometers.

Capacitive Sensors: Variable capacitor, Differential capacitor.

Inductive Sensors: Reluctance variation sensors, Eddy current sensors, Linear variable differential
transformers (LVDTs), Synchros, inductosyn, magneto elastic sensors, electromagnetic sensors-sensors
based on faradays law of electromagnetic induction.

Unit II:

Self-generating sensors:

Thermoelectric sensors - Thermocouples, thermo electric effects, common thermocouples, practical

thermocouple laws, cold junction compensation in thermocouples circuits.

Piezoelectric sensors - the piezoelectric effect, piezoelectric materials, applications.

Pyroelectric sensors - the pyroelectric effect, pyroelectric materials, Radiation laws: Plank, wein and
Stefan-Boltzmann, Applications.

Photovoltaic sensors-The photovoltaic effect, materials and applications.

Hall effect sensors.

Unit III:

Digital Sensors:

Position Encoders, Incremental position encoders, absolute position encoders, Variable frequency
sensors-Quartz digital thermometers, vibrating cylinder sensors, SAW sensors, Digital flow meters.
Sensors based on MOSFET Transistors, Charge coupled Sensors.

Unit IV:
MEMS Sensors and Applications: MEMS Overview: Unique Characteristics of MEMS, Typical
Application Areas of MEMS, MEMS Accelerometer, Optical MEMS, MEMS as a switch, MEMS Micro
actuators, Principles of micro sensors: MEMS for Pressure, Force and Temperature Measurement.

Unit V:

Signal conditioning:

Voltage dividers, Wheatstone Bridge, Instrumentation amplifier and linearization of resistive bridge
sensor, Electrostatic shield, Transistorized chopper, Capacitive Modulator, Noise elimination using
filters.

Introduction to Resolver-to-digital Converters and Digital-to-resolver convertersSynchro-to-resolver

converters, Digital-to-resolver converters, Resolver-to-digital Converters.

Course Objectives:

1. To provide basic knowledge in transduction principles, sensors and transducer technology and
measurement systems.

2. To provide better familiarity with the Theoretical and Practical concepts of Transducers.

3. To provide familiarity with different sensors and their application in real life.

4. To provide the knowledge of various measurement methods of physical parameters like velocity,
acceleration, torque, pressure, flow, temperature etc. and their relevance to Industry.

Course Outcomes:

1. Able to identify suitable sensors and transducers for real time applications.

2. Able to translate theoretical concepts into working models.

3. Able to design the experimental applications to engineering modules and practices.

4. Design engineering solution to the Industry/Society needs and develop products.

Mapping of Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes

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 ACADEMIC PLAN

Unit -I:
Introduction to measurement systems: general concepts and terminology, measurement systems,
sensor classifications, general input-output configuration, methods of correction.

Passive Sensors:

Resistive Sensors: Potentiometers, Strain Gages, Resistive Temperature Detectors (RTDs) Thermistors,
Light-dependent Resistors (LDRs), Resistive Hygrometers.
Capacitive Sensors: Variable capacitor, Differential capacitor, Proximity sensors.
Inductive Sensors: Reluctance variation sensors, Eddy current sensors, Linear variable differential
transformers (LVDTs).
Variable transformers: Magneto elastic sensors, electromagnetic sensors-sensors based on faradays
law, Hall Effect sensors.

Learning objectives:

At the end of the unit-I, the student must be able to

Define the Basic terminology related to Instrumentation.

Define the basic units of a measurement system.
Define and differentiate between a sensor and transducer.
Classify different types of sensors.
Understand the construction and principle of working of various Resistive sensors.
Understand the construction and principle of working of various Capacitive sensors.
Understand the construction and principle of working of various Inductive sensors.
Understand the construction and principle of working of Variable transformers.

LECTURE PLAN:

TOPICS No of Classes
Define Measurement and Measurement systems 01
Define a sensor and a transducer and explain classification of sensors 01
Explain general input output configuration and methods of correction. 02
Construction and Working of Potentiometer 02
Construction and Working of Strain gauge 01
Construction and Working of RTD and Thermistor 01
Construction and Working of LDRs and Resistive Hygrometers 01
Problems on Resistive Transducers 02
Construction and Working of Variable and Differential Capacitor 01
Proximity Sensors 01
 Princple and working of Reluctance variation and Eddy current sensors 01
Construction and Working of Linear variable differential transformers 01
Synchros & Resolvers 02
Construction and Working of magneto elastic sensors 01
Construction and Working of Electromagnetic and Hall Effect sensors 01
Problems on Capacitive and Inductive Sensors 03

Assignment:-

1. Classify various errors and explain their significance with necessary examples.
2. Classify various transducers and give an example of each and mention their applications.
3. Describe the working and construction of resistance thermometers. Describe the materials used for
RTDs along with their properties.
4. Explain the working principle of potentiometer. Derive an expression for its loading error.
5. Describe in brief about piezo resistive gauges, mentioning its merits, demerits and applications.
6. Explain the operating principle and working of Capacitive sensors.
7. Explain the construction and working of LVDT.

Unit II:

Self-generating sensors:

Thermoelectric sensors - Thermocouples, Thermo electric effect, common thermocouples, practical

thermocouple laws, cold junction compensation in thermocouples circuits. Piezoelectric sensors-
Piezoelectric effect, piezoelectric materials, applications.
Pyroelectric sensors - Pyroelectric effect, pyroelectric materials, radiation laws: Plank, Wein and
Stefan-Boltzmann, Applications.
Photovoltaic sensors- Photovoltaic effect, materials and applications.

Learning objectives:
At the end of the unit-II, the student must be able to

Understand the working of Thermoelectric sensors

Understand the working of Piezoelectric sensors
Understand the working of Pyroelectric sensors
Understand the working of Photovoltaic sensors

LECTURE PLAN:

TOPICS No of Classes
Introduction to Thermocouples 01
Thermoelectric effect and types of Thermocouples 01
Thermocouple laws and compensation in thermocouples circuits 01
Problems on Thermocouples 02
Introduction to Piezoelectric effect and Piezoelectric materials 01
Construction and Working of Piezoelectric transducer and its applications 01
Problems on Piezoelectric sensors 01
Introduction to Pyroelectric effect and pyroelectric materials 01
Introduction to radiation laws: Plank, Wein and Stefan-Boltzmann 01
 Applications of Pyroelectric sensors and Problems 03
Introduction to Photovoltaic effect and materials 01
Construction and Working of Photo voltaic transducer and its applications 01

Assignment:-

1. A Quatrz crystal has the dimensions 2mm x 2mm x 6mm Quartz has the following properties.
Charge sensitivity=21 P C/N
Young modulus= 8.6x1010N/m2
Permitivity = 40.6 x 10-12 P/m
Calculate the force, charge and voltage if the crystal is subjected to stain of 10 x 10-6 N/m2.

2. A copper-constatantan thermocouple was found to have linear calibration between 00C to 40000C with
emf at maximum temperature equal to 20.68 mV.
(a)Determine the correction which must be made to the indicated emf if the cold junction temperature is
250C.
(b) if the indicated emf is 8.92 mV in the thermocouple circuit determine the temperature of the hot
junction.

3. Explain how a thermo couple is used to measure temperature. List and explain the three laws
of thermo couples. What are the common materials used for thermo couples.

4. Describe the different modes of operation of Piezo electric transducers. Explain the application of
Piezo electric transducers.

5. Describe the properties of materials used for Piezo-electric transducers. Derive the expressions for
voltage and charge sensitivities.

6. Explain how temperature can be measured using Radiation pyrometers.

7. Explain the working of Photovoltaic sensors.

Unit III:

Digital Sensors: Position Encoders, Incremental position encoders, absolute position encoders, Variable
frequency sensors-Quartz digital thermometers, vibrating cylinder sensors, SAW sensors, Digital flow
meters. Sensors based on MOSFET Transistors, Charge coupled Sensors.

Smart Measuring Devices:

Smart sensor systems, Smart sensors definitions, Characteristics, Architectures, buses and interfaces,
Smart sensors for electrical and non-electrical variables: Pressure and Temperature. Standards for Smart
Sensors.

Learning objectives:
At the end of the unit III, the student must be able to

Understand the need for Digital sensors.

Understand the working of Position encoders.
Understand the working of Variable frequency sensors.
Understand the working of Quartz digital thermometers.
 Understand the working of SAW sensors.
Understand the working of Digital flow meters.
Understand the working of Sensors based on MOSFET Transistors.
Understand the working of Charge coupled Sensors.
Understand the need for Smart sensors.
Understand the application of Smart sensors for measuring various physical quantities.

TOPICS No of
Classes
Understand the working of Position encoders 01
Understand the working of Incremental and absolute position encoders 01
Understand the working of Variable frequency sensors 01
Understand the working of Quartz digital thermometer 01
Understand the working of vibrating wire strain gage 01
Understand the working of vibrating cylinder sensors 01
Understand the working of SAW sensors 01
Understand the working of Digital flow meters 01
Understand the working of Sensors based on MOSFET Transistors 01
Understand the working of Charge coupled Sensors 01
Smart sensor systems and their characteristics 02
Architectures, buses and interfaces 02
Smart sensors for measurement of electrical and non-electrical variables 02

Assignment:

1. Define digital sensor and explain the position encoder.

2. Write a short note on
(i) Quartz digital thermometer.
(ii) Vibrating wire strain gauges.
(iii) Vibrating cylinder sensor.
(iv) Digital flow meter
3. Write the principle of saw sensors and explain with one example.
4. Write the principle of a sensor which is based on semiconductor junctions.
5. Explain how smart sensors can be used for measurement of pressure and temperature.

Unit IV:

MEMS Sensors and Applications:

MEMS Overview: Unique Characteristics of MEMS, Typical Application Areas of MEMS, MEMS
Accelerometer, Optical MEMS, MEMS as a switch, MEMS Micro actuators, Principles of micro
sensors: MEMS for Pressure, Force and Temperature Measurement.

Learning objectives:
At the end of the unit IV, the student must be able to

Understand the need for miniaturization of devices/systems.

 Understand the Unique Characteristics & Typical Application Areas of MEMS.
Understand the working of MEMS based switches & micro actuators.
Understand the application of MEMS in measuring various process parameters.

LECTURE PLAN:

TOPICS No of Classes
Introduction to MEMS 01
Unique Characteristics & Typical Application Areas of MEMS 01
Optical MEMS & MEMS as a switch 01
MEMS Micro actuators & MEMS Accelerometer 01
MEMS for Pressure, Force, Acceleration and Temperature Measurement 02

Assignment:

1. What are unique characteristics of MEMS.

2. Write a short note on MEMS Accelerometer.
3. Explain how MEMS based devices can be used for Force and Temperature measurement.

Unit V:

Voltage dividers, Wheatstone Bridge, Instrumentation amplifier and linearization of resistive bridge
sensor, Electrostatic shield, Noise elimination using filters.

Introduction to Resolver-to-digital Converters and Digital-to-resolver converters:

Synchro-to-resolver converters, Digital-to-resolver converters, Resolver-to-digital Converters.

Learning objectives :

After completion of V unit, the students will be able to:

Understand the importance of Voltage divider circuits and POTs.

Understand the concept of Wheatstone Bridge and linearization of resistive bridge sensor.
Understand the concept of Electrostatic shield, Transistorized chopper & Capacitive Modulator.
Understand the concept of Noise elimination using filters.
Understand the working of Synchro-to-resolver converters.
Understand the working of Digital-to-resolver converters.
Understand the working of Resolver-to-digital Converters.
LECTURE PLAN:
TOPICS No of Classes
Introduction to Signal conditioning 01
Voltage dividers & Wheatstone Bridge 02
Instrumentation amplifier and linearization of resistive bridge sensor 02
Electrostatic shield 01
Noise elimination using filters 02
Synchro-to-resolver converters, Digital-to-resolver converters, Resolver-to-digital 02
Converters

Assignment:
1) Write a short note on Instrumentation amplifier.
2) Explain Noise elimination using filters.
3) Explain the working of Digital-to-resolver converters.

MODEL PAPER

Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering & Technology

Bachupally, Nizampet (S.O.), HYDERABAD-500090
(An Autonomous Institution under JNTUH)
II B.Tech I Semester (2015-16) - Model Paper
Sensors and Signal Conditioning
(Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering)

Part- A

I. Answer all the Questions. Each question carries 1 mark. - 5X1 = 5 Marks

1. Define Accuracy and Precision.

2. Define Poissons ratio and Gauge factor.
3. Explain Piezoelectric effect.
4. Give the working principle of Variable frequency sensors.
5. Define a filter.

II. Answer all the Questions. Each question carries 2 marks. - 5X2 = 10 Marks

1. Explain about various errors encountered during measurements.

2. Write a short note on Eddy current sensors.
3. Explain Pyroelectric effect and Photovoltaic effect.
4. Explain any measurement technique using Fiber optic sensors.
5. Explain about Elecrostatic fields.

III. Answer all the Questions. Each question carries 3 marks. - 5X3 = 15 Marks

1. Explain the classification of sensors.

2. A 350 strain gauge having Gauge factor of 2.1 is attached to an Aluminium strut (Given
Youngs modulus is 73 GPa). The outside diameter of the strut is 50 mm and the inside diameter
is 47.5 mm. Calculate he change in resistance when the strut supports 1000 kg load.
3. Explain Thermocouple laws.
4. Explain the working of Digital Thermometer.
5. Write a short note on Digital-to-Resolver converters.

Part-B
 IV. Answer any four Questions. Each question carries 10 marks. - 10X4 = 40 Marks

1. a) Explain Zero-order, First-order and Second order systems with examples and explain about their

response characteristics for a given input.

b) In order to measure drop in voltage across a resistor, we consider two alternative methods. In the

first method, we use a Voltmeter whose reading is about 0.1% of the reading. In the second method

we use an Ammeter whose accuracy is also about 0.1% of the reading and we apply Ohms law. If

the resistor has 0.1% tolerance which method is more accurate.

2. a) Explain the Construction and working of Linear Variable Differential Transformer. (5 Marks)

b) Explain the Construction and working of Synchros. (5 Marks)

3. a) Explain the Cold junction Compensation in Thermocouple circuits. (5 Marks)

b) Explain about Electrochemical sensors. (5 Marks)

4. a) Explain the working of Absoluted position encoders. (5 Marks)

b) Explain about Ultrasonic based sensors. (5 Marks)

5. a) Explain the construction of High pass, Low pass and Band pass filters using RC components.

(5 Marks)

b) Explain the linearization of Resistive bridge sensor. (5 Marks)

6. a) Explain the construction and working of Potentiometers. (6 Marks)

b) Explain the working of Capacitive sensors. Give its advantages and disadvantages. (4 Marks)

ACADEMIC CALENDER
 CLASS TIME TABLE

ELECTRONICS AND INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

II .B.TECH (EIE-1) I SEMESTER TIME TABLE
FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2012-2013

Room No: C-204 / 3 W e f: 09-07-2012

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DAY/TIME
10:50 am 11:40 am 12:30 pm 1:10 pm 2:00 pm 2:50 pm 3:40 pm 4:25 pm
MONDAY SSC EDC PEE SS AM B E F A* ECA

TUESDAY SS BEFA SSC L --------- ET / EDC LAB ---------- MTP

U LIBRARY
WEDNESDAY AM SS PEE BEFA E D C* CBS / RC
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THURSDAY EDC SSC AM SS* BEFA ---- SEMINARS----
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FRIDAY ------ ET / EDC LAB ------ EDC S S C* P E E* LIBRARY

SATURDAY PEE SS EDC SSC A M* CCA SPORTS

1. BEFA Business Economics and Financial Analysis Dr. K. Murali Krishna

2. AM Applied Mathematics Dr.P.Aparna
3. PEE Principles of Electrical Engineering B.Ganesh Babu
4. SS Signals & Systems C.V. Rambabu
5. SSC Sensors & Signal Conditioning A. Adithya
6. EDC Electronics Devices & Circuits S. Pranavanand
7. ET LAB Electrical Technology Lab B.Ganesh Babu/P.Ramesh
8. EDC LAB Electronics Devices & Circuits Lab K. Sudha / Anitha Kulkarni
9. SEMINAR INCHARGE AAK / BG

CLASS CO-ORDINATOR: Mrs. Anita Kulkarni

CBS: Content Beyond Syllabus; RC: Remedial Class; *- Tutorial

Class;

ELECTRONICS AND INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

II .B.TECH (EIE-2) I SEMESTER TIME TABLE
FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2012-2013

Room No: C-204 / 4 W e f: 09-07-2012

10:00 am 10:50 am 11:40 am 12:30 pm 1:10 pm 2:00 pm 2:50 pm 3:40 pm

DAY/TIME
10:50 am 11:40 am 12:30 pm 1:10 pm 2:00 pm 2:50 pm 3:40 pm 4:25 pm
MONDAY SSC EDC PEE L SS AM B E F A* ECA
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WEDNESDA C LIBRARY
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 FRIDAY ------ ET / EDC LAB ------ EDC S S C* P E E* LIBRARY

SATURDAY PEE SS EDC SSC A M* CCA SPORTS

1. BEFA Business Economics and Financial Analysis N. Aruna Kumari

2. AM Applied Mathematics N.Pothanna
3. PEE Principles of Electrical Engineering J.Srinivas Rao
4. SS Signals & Systems C.V. Rambabu
5. SSC Sensors & Signal Conditioning A. Adithya
6. EDC Electronics Devices & Circuits R. Manjula Sree
7. ET LAB Electrical Technology Lab J.Srinivasrao / E. Shivaprasad
8. EDC LAB Electronics Devices & Circuits Lab C.V. Rambabu / A. Adithya
9. SEMINAR INCHARGE CVR / SNC

CLASS CO-ORDINATOR: Mrs. K. Sudha Rani

CBS: Content Beyond Syllabus; RC: Remedial Class; *- Tutorial

Class;

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EIE

INDIVIDUAL TIME TABLE

A ADITYA: SSC II B.TECH EIE 1 & EIE- 2 ; EDC LAB(EIE 2)

B.Tech/ 10.00- 10.50- 11.40- 1.10- 2.00- 2.50-
M.Tech 10.50 11.40 12.30 12.30-1.10 2.00 2.50 3.40 3.40-4.25
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
MON S S C-2 S S C-1 LUNCH
TUE S S C-1 S S C-2 ---- EDC (EIE-2) Lab---- MTP
WED S S C-1
THU S S C-2 S S C-1* Seminars(II EIE-1)
FRI ------ EDC (EIE-2) Lab------ S S C-2*
SAT S S C-2 S S C-1

MID EXAM PAPERS

VNR VIGNANA JYOTHI INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

(An Autonomous institute under UGC)
DEPARTMENT: ELECTRONICS AND INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING
SUBJECT: SENSORS AND SIGNAL CONDITIONING
II B.TECH I SEM I MID EXAMINATION

MAX MARKS: 25
DATE: 07/09/2015 (AN) TIME: 90 MIN

Part A

Answer ALL Questions. Each question carries ONE mark.

1) What is a Measurement System?

2) A single Strain Gauge is mounted to measure axial strain on a simple tensile member made of
Aluminium. If recorded strain is 380 strain, find the axial stress on the tensile member given the
Modulus of Elasticity of Aluminium is 70 Mega N/m2.
3) What is Photovoltaic effect?
4) What are advantages of using digital sensors in measurement systems?

Answer ALL Questions. Each question carries TWO marks.

1) Using differential arrangement of Capacitive transducer, how can we measure displacement?

2) State Law of intermediate metals & Law of intermediate temperatures in a thermocouple.
3) Write a short note on Quartz Digital Thermometer.

Part B

Answer any THREE Questions. Each question carries FIVE marks.

 1) Explain Desired, Interfering and Modifying inputs for a measurement system by taking an example. How
can the effects of Modifying/Interfering inputs can be minimized in a Measurement system.

2) Describe the constructional features of a Resistive Potentiometer and derive an expression for error in a
Potentiometer when connected across a load of finite impedance.

3) Explain the measurement of temperature using Radiation pyrometers.

4)
(i) A barium titanate pickup has dimensions of 5 mm X 5mm X 1.25 mm. When a force of 5 Newtons is
applied on the crystal, calculate the strain, the charge produced and the output voltage generated. Given
the charge sensitivity of barium titanate is 150 pC/N and its permittivity is 12.5 x 10 -9 F/m. Modulus of
Elasticity of barium titanate is 12 x 106 N/m2.
(ii) Explain the working of Optical position encoders.
Subject Code: 13EIE002

VNR VIGNANA JYOTHI INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT: ELECTRONICS AND INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING
SUBJECT: SENSORS AND SIGNAL CONDITIONING
II B.TECH I SEM II MID EXAMINATIONS

MAX MARKS: 25
DATE: 19/11/2015 (AN) TIME: 90 MIN

PART A

Answer all Questions. Each Question carries ONE mark.

1) What is the principle of working of Charge Coupled sensors?

2) What are the unique characteristics of MEMS?
3) What is the need for filters in signal conditioning circuits?
4) What is a chopper circuit?

Answer all Questions. Each Question carries TWO marks.

1) Explain the principle of operation of sensors based on MOSFET transistors?

2) Write a short note on Optical MEMS.
3) What is Instrumentation amplifier?

PART B

Answer any THREE Questions. Each Question carries FIVE marks.

1) Explain the working of Digital flow meters.

2) Explain the construction and working of
(a) MEMS based Accelerometer.
 (b) MEMS based Pressure sensor.
3) What is the significance of Wheatstone bridge in Signal conditioning circuitry and explain the
need for linearization of Resistive bridge sensor.
4) Explain the construction and working of
(a) Synchro to Resolver converter.
(b) Resolver to Digital Converter.

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INTERNAL MARKS

VNR VIGNANA JYOTHI INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

(AUTONOMOUS UNDER JNTUH)

BACHUPALLY, NIZAMPET (S.O), Hyderabad 500 090

FINAL MID EXAM AWARD LIST

Examination: II B.Tech Semester: I

Subject: SENSORS AND SIGNAL CONDITIONING

Name of Examiner: A ADITHYA

Branch: EIE - I

S. No H.T No I Mid II Mid Final Final Total Marks in Words

Marks Mid Assignment Marks
Marks Marks Marks

1 11071A1001 A 19 19 05 24 Two Four

2 11071A1002 A 15 15 05 20 Two Zero

3 11071A1003 A 15 15 05 20 Two Zero

4 11071A1004 10 15 15 05 20 Two Zero

5 11071A1005 12 20 20 05 25 Two Five

6 11071A1006 04 17 17 05 22 Two Two

7 11071A1007 A 16 16 05 21 Two One

8 11071A1008 A 16 16 05 21 Two One

9 11071A1009 A 11 11 05 16 One Six

10 11071A1010 12 18 18 05 23 Two Three

11 11071A1011 02 16 16 03 19 One Nine

12 11071A1012 A 19 19 05 24 Two Four

13 11071A1013 02 14 14 03 17 One Seven

14 11071A1014 A 18 18 05 23 Two Three

15 11071A1015 A 10 10 05 15 One Five

16 11071A1016 06 17 17 05 22 Two Two

17 11071A1017 02 20 20 05 25 Two Five

18 11071A1018 A 18 18 05 23 Two Three

19 11071A1019 A 13 13 05 18 One Eight

20 11071A1020 A 14 14 05 19 One Nine

21 11071A1021 05 13 13 05 18 One Eight

22 11071A1022 16 A 16 05 21 Two One

23 11071A1023 A 16 16 05 21 Two One

24 11071A1024 A 12 12 05 17 One Seven

25 11071A1025 11 18 18 05 23 Two Three

26 11071A1026 A 10 10 03 13 One Three

27 11071A1027 A 12 12 03 15 One Five

28 11071A1028 A 13 13 03 16 One Six

29 11071A1029 A 15 15 05 20 Two Zero

30 11071A1030 19 23 23 05 28 Two Eight

Sl. H.T No I Mid II Mid Final Mid Final Total Marks in Words
No Marks Marks Assignment Marks
Marks Marks

31 11071A1031 A 13 13 05 18 One Eight

32 11071A1032 04 15 15 05 20 Two Zero

33 11071A1033 A 16 16 05 21 Two One

34 11071A1034 05 14 14 05 19 One Nine

35 11071A1035 09 16 16 05 21 Two One

36 11071A1036 A 12 12 05 17 One Seven

37 11071A1037 A 20 20 05 25 Two Five

38 11071A1038 09 14 14 05 19 One Nine

39 11071A1039 06 14 14 05 19 One Nine

40 11071A1040 03 16 16 03 19 One Nine

41 11071A1041 13 18 18 05 23 Two Three

42 11071A1042 A A 00 00 00 Zero Zero

43 11071A1043 12 21 21 03 24 Two Four

44 11071A1044 05 21 21 05 26 Two Six

45 11071A1045 A 21 21 05 26 Two Six

46 11071A1046 A 18 18 05 23 Two Three

47 11071A1047 04 19 19 05 24 Two Four

48 11071A1048 14 19 19 05 24 Two Four

49 11071A1049 01 13 13 03 16 One Six

50 11071A1050 01 17 17 05 22 Two Two

51 11071A1051 02 20 20 05 25 Two Five

52 11071A1052 A 16 16 03 19 One Nine

53 11071A1053 11 21 21 03 24 Two Four

54 11071A1054 05 19 19 05 24 Two Four

55 11071A1055 16 18 18 03 21 Two One

56 11071A1056 06 19 19 05 24 Two Four

57 11071A1057 A 13 13 03 16 One Six

58 11071A1058 A 10 10 05 15 One Five

59 11071A1059 A 12 12 05 17 One Seven

60 11071A1060 08 19 19 05 24 Two Four

61 12075A1001 04 15 15 05 20 Two Zero

62 12075A1002 04 14 14 05 19 One Nine

63 12075A1003 19 23 23 05 28 Two Eight

64 12075A1004 A A 00 00 00 Zero Zero

65 12075A1005 08 19 19 05 24 Two Four

66 12075A1006 08 19 19 05 24 Two Four

67 12075A1007 02 A 02 05 07 Zero Seven

68 12075A1008 03 10 10 05 15 One Five

69 12075A1009 06 18 18 05 23 Two Three

70 12075A1010 06 19 19 05 24 Two Four

 71 12075A1011 02 12 12 03 15 One Five

72 12075A1012 03 13 13 05 18 One Eight

Examination: II B.Tech Semester: I

Subject: SENSORS AND SIGNAL CONDITIONING

Name of Examiner: A ADITHYA

Branch: EIE - II

Sl. H.T No I Mid II Mid Final Mid Final Total Marks in Words
No Marks Marks Marks Assignment Marks
Marks
1 11071A1061 02 11 11 05 16 One Six
2 11071A1062 A 12 12 05 17 One Seven
3 11071A1063 09 19 19 05 24 Two Four
4 11071A1064 08 17 17 05 22 Two Two
5 11071A1065 09 16 16 05 21 Two One
6 11071A1066 04 14 14 05 19 One Nine
7 11071A1067 A 10 10 03 13 One Three
8 11071A1068 05 17 17 05 22 Two Two
9 11071A1069 03 13 13 05 18 One Eight
10 11071A1070 09 16 16 05 21 Two One
11 11071A1071 A 14 14 05 19 One Nine
12 11071A1072 13 18 18 05 23 Two Three
13 11071A1073 13 19 19 05 24 Two Four
14 11071A1074 04 16 16 03 19 One Nine
15 11071A1075 02 08 08 03 11 One One
16 11071A1076 19 23 23 05 28 Two Eight
17 11071A1077 A 17 17 05 22 Two Two
18 11071A1078 05 20 20 05 25 Two Five
19 11071A1079 01 12 12 03 15 One Five
20 11071A1080 04 11 11 05 16 One Six
21 11071A1081 05 17 17 05 22 Two Two
22 11071A1082 01 08 08 05 13 One Three
23 11071A1083 A 08 08 05 13 One Three
24 11071A1084 A 14 14 05 19 One Nine
25 11071A1085 01 17 17 05 22 Two Two
26 11071A1086 02 14 14 03 17 One Seven
27 11071A1087 A 16 16 03 19 One Nine
28 11071A1088 01 12 12 05 17 One Seven
29 11071A1089 10 19 19 03 22 Two Two
30 11071A1090 A 14 14 03 17 One Seven
Sl. H.T No I Mid II Mid Final Final Total Marks in Words
No Mark Marks Mid Assignment Marks
s Marks Marks
31 11071A1091 06 21 21 05 26 Two Six
32 11071A1092 A 19 19 05 24 Two Four
33 11071A1093 05 19 19 05 24 Two Four
34 11071A1094 A 12 12 05 17 One Seven
35 11071A1095 A 13 13 05 18 One Eight
36 11071A1096 A 18 18 05 23 Two Three
37 11071A1097 A 12 12 03 15 One Five
38 11071A1098 04 20 20 03 23 Two Three
39 11071A1099 03 18 18 05 23 Two Three
40 11071A10A0 04 17 17 05 22 Two Two
41 11071A10A1 10 18 18 03 21 Two One
42 11071A10A2 A 11 11 03 14 One Four
43 11071A10A3 10 17 17 05 22 Two Two
44 11071A10A4 02 16 16 05 21 Two One
45 11071A10A5 A 17 17 05 22 Two Two
46 11071A10A6 A 17 17 05 22 Two Two
47 11071A10A7 15 13 15 05 20 Two Zero
48 11071A10A8 03 12 12 05 17 One Seven
49 11071A10A9 05 12 12 05 17 One Seven
50 11071A10B0 10 24 24 05 29 Two Nine
51 11071A10B1 A 15 15 03 18 One Eight
52 11071A10B2 02 13 13 05 18 One Eight
53 11071A10B3 A 20 20 05 25 Two Five
54 11071A10B4 06 16 16 05 21 Two One
55 11071A10B5 07 15 15 05 20 Two Zero
56 11071A10B6 A 19 19 05 24 Two Four
57 11071A10B7 03 09 09 05 14 One Four
58 11071A10B8 04 16 16 03 19 One Nine
59 11071A10B9 09 21 21 05 26 Two Six
60 11071A10C0 A 08 08 03 11 One One
61 12075A1013 02 13 13 05 18 One Eight
62 12075A1014 02 15 15 05 20 Two Zero
63 12075A1015 02 08 08 03 11 One One
64 12075A1016 02 15 15 05 20 Two Zero
65 12075A1017 03 08 08 05 13 One Three
66 12075A1018 04 12 12 05 17 One Seven
67 12075A1019 04 16 16 03 19 One Nine
68 12075A1020 06 19 19 05 24 Two Four
69 12075A1021 10 16 16 05 21 Two One
70 12075A1022 04 14 14 05 19 One Nine
71 12075A1023 02 15 15 05 20 Two Zero
72 12075A1024 02 08 08 05 13 One Three
ASSIGNMENT PAPERS
 COURSE END SURVEY

Course - end Survey

Course Assessment by Student

Provide response to the questioner below. It is assured that the information you share here is confidential
and your response is very important for the continuous quality improvement of this course.

Academic year: 2015-16 Year and Semester: II year I Semester

Course Code: 13EIE002

No. of Lecture hours per week: 5

Course Title: Sensors & Signal Conditioning

Indicate your rating for each of the indicators in the following table:

Strongly Disagree Neutral/ Good Agree Strongly

Disagree/ Poor somewhat/ Fair somewhat/Very good Agree/ Excellent
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

S. No Indicator Rating
1 Are you able to identify the different types of sensors 3
2 Are you proficient in understanding the working of different sensors 4
3 Can you appreciate the need for Digital sensors 5
4 Can you design a signal conditioning circuit for a sensor 2
 RESOURCES

Text Books:

1. Sensors and Signal Conditioning, Ramon Pallas-Areny, John G.Webster,2nd Edition.

2. Sensors and Transducers: D. Patranabis, TMH 2003.

3. Microsensors , MEMS and Smart Devices: Julian Garder, Vijay K. Varadan, John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
(2006).

Reference:

1. Sensor Technology Hand Book Jon Wilson, Newne 2004.

2. Instrument Transducers An Introduction to their Performance and design by Herman K.P.Neubrat,

Oxford University Press.

3. Measurement system: Applications and Design by E.O.Doeblin, McGraw 7Hill Publications.

4. Electronic Instrumentation by H.S.Kalsi.

Web resources:

www.nptel.in
www.instrumentationworld.in
www.youtube.com
 COURSE OUTCOME ASSESSMENT

SUMMARY OF CO ATTAINMENT:

Final Course Outcomes Assessment Sheet

AY: 15-16 Subject: SSC Yr/Sem: II/I

Indirect Final CO
CO Direct Assessment Assessme attainment
nt
Interna Direct Course
l Attainme End
Exams Assignment nt Survey
CO 1 78.36 84.08 79.50 90.50 85.00
CO 2 63.67 83.00 67.54 91.17 79.35
CO 3 86.76 86.33 86.67 89.67 88.17
CO 4 85.27 85.25 85.27 83.33 84.30