Definition and classification of sensors
2026-06-19
Devices capable of converting non-electricity into electricity are commonly referred to as sensors. Essentially, a sensor is a functional block that converts various external signals into electrical signals. It serves as the primary component in test and automatic control systems. Without sensors for precise and reliable measurement of original parameters, signal conversion, information processing, optimal data display, and control would all be impossible. Sensor technology is a major component of modern information technology, which includes computer technology, communication technology, and sensor technology. Computer and communication technologies have developed rapidly and are quite mature, with a large number of engineers and technicians proficient in their use. However, there are few workers who are proficient in and adept at using sensor technology, as sensor application technology requires the use of analog technology, which presents many difficult-to-solve problems. To adapt to the development of modern science and technology, many countries in the world have listed sensor technology as one of the key modern technologies