EI25C05 Transducers Engineering Laboratory – Semester III – EIE / ICE

Subject Code & Name: EI25C05 – Transducers Engineering Laboratory

Regulation: R-2025

Semester: III (Third Semester)

Branch: B.E. Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (EIE) / B.E. Instrumentation and Control Engineering (ICE)

Credits / L-T-P: 2 Credits | L-T-P: 0-0-4

Course Objectives

To study, analyze, and design signal conditioning and measurement techniques for various electrical, thermal, mechanical, and magnetic sensors and transducers by evaluating their static and dynamic characteristics for engineering applications.

Interpretation of data sheets with respect to static and dynamic characteristics, Selection of sensors for applications, Familiarization with software tools (MATLAB, SCILAB, LABVIEW, Proteus, or equivalent open source), Measurement of inductance (Anderson), capacitance (Schering), and resistance (Kelvin double) using bridges.
Determination of static and dynamic characteristics of thermocouples (J, K, E) with and without thermowell, RTD and thermistor, flapper-nozzle system and resistive potentiometer.
Sensitivity analysis of strain gauge bridges (quarter, half and full), Characteristic study of load cell and pressure cell, Design of signal conditioning circuits for resistive sensors, Cold junction compensation for thermocouples and lead wire compensation for RTD.
Characteristic study of LVDT and Hall effect sensor, Synchros, Design of signal conditioning circuits for inductive sensors.
Characteristic study of capacitive transducer, Design of signal conditioning circuits for capacitive sensors.
Characteristic study of Piezoelectric transducer, Hall effect transducer and other transducers.

CO1: Explain and analyze the no load and load characteristics of DC and AC machines, including generators, motors, and transformers.
CO2: Evaluate the performance, speed control, efficiency, and regulation of DC and AC machines through experimental testing.
CO3: Understand and implement the control and operational aspects of special machines and drives, including stepper motors, AC drives, and DC drives.

Weightage: Continuous Assessment 60% | End Semester Examinations 40%
Internal methodology: Project (30%),Assignment (10%), Practical (30%), Internal Examinations (30%)

Source: Official Anna University – B.E. Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering R-2025 Curriculum
Last Updated: September 2026