Sensor Technologies: Physics, Fabrication and Circuit

People join this course to gain a strong foundation in sensor technology, which is a core requirement in fields such as IoT, embedded systems, automation, biomedical instrumentation, and industrial electronics. The course helps bridge the gap between theory and real-world applications by explaining how sensor physics, fabrication processes, and interface circuits come together in practical systems. It is especially valuable for students and professionals aiming for careers in electronics, instrumentation, MEMS, and system design, as well as for those preparing for core engineering roles and higher studies.

1. Overview of sensor technologies and applications

2. Physical principles of sensing (mechanical, thermal, optical, chemical, magnetic)

3. Classification of sensors and transducers

4. MEMS and microfabrication techniques for sensors

5. Materials used in sensor fabrication

6. Electrical characteristics of sensors

7. Sensor interfacing and signal conditioning circuits

8. Noise, sensitivity, resolution, and performance parameters

9. Analog and digital sensor readout circuits

10. Integration of sensors with embedded and electronic systems