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What does ADC stand for?

Analogue to digital converter

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What is the purpose of isolation in a signal conditioning system?

To electrically separate parts of a circuit to prevent interference and protect components

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What is the function of an ADC?

It converts an analogue signal into a digital signal for processing

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What is signal amplification?

Increasing the strength/amplitude of a signal

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What does LDR stand for?

Light Dependent Resistor

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What is excitation in a sensor system?

The supply voltage or current provided to power the sensor so it can operate

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What is the difference between a step-up and step-down signal in conditioning?

Step-up = amplification (signal increased); Step-down = attenuation (signal decreased)

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Give an example of a temperature sensor.

Thermocouple / thermistor / RTD

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What type of transducer is a microphone?

An input transducer — it converts sound into an electrical signal

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Name one example of an output transducer.

Loudspeaker / LED / motor / buzzer

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How does an LDR work?

Its resistance decreases as light intensity increases

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What is linearisation in signal conditioning?

Converting a non-linear sensor output into a linear, proportional signal

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