Pressure Sensor

Pressure Sensors measure the force exerted by a fluid (liquid or gas) and convert it into an electrical signal.

Common types:

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  • Strain Gauge Sensors – detect pressure via deformation of a material.
  • Piezoelectric Sensors – generate voltage when pressure is applied.
  • Capacitive Sensors – change capacitance with pressure changes.

Used in industrial automation, hydraulics, pneumatics, and process control.

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