Classification of sensors and actuators, sensing and actuating strategies, general requirements for interfacing and actuation, sensing, transduction, actuation. Performance Characteristics of Sensors and Actuators. Different types of sensors: temperature sensors, Optical sensors, Magnetic and Electromagnetic Sensors, Mechanical Sensors, Acoustic Sensors, and Radiation Sensors, Interfacing Methods and Circuits. Introduction to Foundation Fieldbus.

Pre-Requisites: EE 303