Sensing Element (Noun)
Meaning
Any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- A thermocouple is a sensing element used in temperature measurement to convert heat into an electrical signal.
- The infrared sensor is a common sensing element in motion detectors used for home security systems.
- The photoresistor, a type of sensing element, changes its electrical resistance when exposed to varying light levels.
- A strain gauge is a sensing element that measures the deformation of an object under stress or strain.
- The MEMS accelerometer is a sensing element used in smartphones and gaming controllers to detect movement and orientation.