The terms sensor and transducer are frequently used interchangeably, however, there are differences. Going strictly by definition, a transducer is a device that translates primarily nonelectrical quantities into electric signals [1]. Instrument engineers limit the definition to a device used for measurement purposes. In this context, transducers can be used for measuring mechanical, thermal acoustic, […]
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New AC Current Transducer/Switch from NK Technologies
LED setpoint display provides fast, accurate verification NK Technologies new ATS Series AC Current Sensors combine a current operated switch and transducer in a single package. A prominent feature to the new design is its built-in digital display that provides a quick visual indication of where the contact changes, making it the easiest and most […]
Trans-Tek AC-AC LVDT
Trans-Tek has created a unique category of Linear Displacement Transducer (LVDT), originally developed for a manufacturer of tools for the down-hole oil drilling industry. The products are the result of a collaborative, creative process that produced several iterations for increasingly deeper pressures and higher temperatures. Two models evolved, based on the company’s Series 230. However, […]
