This is an online, interactive lab that contains instructions, multimedia, and assessments where students can learn at their own pace. As an instructor, you can create and edit instances of this lab, assign them to students, and view student progress.
This is an online, interactive course that contains instructions, multimedia, and assessments where students can learn at their own pace. As an instructor, you can create and edit instances of this course, assign them to students, and view student progress.
In this lab, students will learn the importance of signal conditioning in a data acquisition system. First, they will learn how analog signals are prepared for digitizing using various methods, including amplification, attenuation, and filtering. Next, students will learn about the different circuits that are used for signal conditioning. The students will design a signal conditioning circuit in a simulator and then verify their design using a sensor. Throughout the process, they will answer short questions to confirm their understanding.
After completing this lab, students will be able to:
Discuss the types of signal conditioning and their applications for different sensors and measurement types.
Discuss ways to optimize a measurement system to produce a higher quality signal and increase the signal-to-noise ratio.
Design and implement an appropriate signal conditioning configuration, given a measurement scenario including a chosen sensor.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Introductory Physics
Basic LabVIEW Proficiency
Basic Breadboarding Skills
Requirements
NI ELVIS III
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Multisim
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Measurements Parts Kit for NI ELVIS III
A set of components for sensor and signal exploration that complements the NI Educational Laboratory Virtual Instrumentation Suite (NI ELVIS) to enable teaching concepts in measurements and instrumentation.
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