Traditional Sensors
Traditional sensors are physical devices that detect and measure environmental or physical properties, such as temperature, pressure, light, motion, or proximity, and convert them into electrical signals for processing by electronic systems. They are widely used in industrial automation, consumer electronics, automotive systems, and IoT applications to monitor and control processes. Examples include thermocouples, photodiodes, accelerometers, and proximity sensors.
Developers should learn about traditional sensors when working on embedded systems, IoT projects, robotics, or industrial automation, as they provide critical real-world data inputs for decision-making and control. Understanding sensor principles helps in selecting appropriate sensors, interfacing them with microcontrollers or processors, and processing raw data into meaningful information for applications like smart homes, environmental monitoring, or predictive maintenance.