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30 commonly used types of sensors

Here’s a list of 30 commonly used types of sensors, categorized by their typical applications:

Temperature Sensors

  • Thermocouples
  • RTDs (Resistance Temperature Detectors)
  • Thermistors
  • Infrared (IR) Temperature Sensors

Pressure Sensors

  • Barometric Pressure Sensors
  • Piezoelectric Pressure Sensors
  • Strain Gauge Pressure Sensors

Proximity Sensors

  • Inductive Proximity Sensors
  • Capacitive Proximity Sensors
  • Ultrasonic Sensors
  • Photoelectric Sensors

Motion and Position Sensors

  • Accelerometers
  • Gyroscopes
  • Magnetometers
  • Hall Effect Sensors

Optical Sensors

  • Photodiodes
  • Phototransistors
  • LIDAR Sensors
  • Image Sensors (CMOS, CCD)

Environmental Sensors

  • Humidity Sensors
  • Gas Sensors (e.g., CO2, CH4, NOx)
  • Dust/Particulate Matter Sensors
  • UV Sensors

Flow Sensors

  • Mass Flow Sensors
  • Ultrasonic Flow Meters
  • Turbine Flow Meters

Sound and Vibration Sensors

  • Microphones
  • Piezoelectric Vibration Sensors

Force and Weight Sensors

  • Load Cells
  • Force Sensitive Resistors (FSRs)

Other Specialized Sensors

  • Touch Sensors (e.g., Capacitive Touch Screens)
  • pH Sensors
  • RFID Sensors
  • Biosensors (e.g., Glucose Sensors)