What is a Transducer?

A transducer basically converts some form of energy into another form. Common types of transducers used in industrial applications can include sensors used to measure temperature, pressure, force, strain, liquid levels and flow rates, and electrical conductivity among others. In motion control applications, transducers can refer to any one of a number of sensors such as rotary or linear encoders for position feedback, sensors such as tachometers for speed sensing, and even proximity switches to initiate or halt some action. In applications using hydraulic motion control systems, pressure transducers are a key part of the control. Particularly in applications where pressure changes quickly, the pressure transducers need to respond quickly. Where the transducers are mounted can make a big difference in response times. It's best to mount transducers as close as possible to the points of interest on the cylinder; the fluid flow is less turbulent in the larger areas of the cylinder, and there are no propagation delays as there would be if pressure were measured in the tubing outside the cylinder. Another common method of measuring position in a motion system is magnetostrictive linear displacement transducers (MLDTs), which are typically mounted in the cylinders

Ultrasound Transducer Manipulation

This video demonstrates the principles and nomenclature for ultrasound transducer manipulation and probe/needle coordination. This is intended for ultrasound-guided vascular access and nerve blocks more than diagnostic ultrasound.

Teeth Rattling Rockford Fosgate I-Beam Tactile Transducer - What is it?

a little video i made to show you guys what this cool little product the "i beam". Mount it to your chair and feel the bass! Look it up at www.Rockfordfosgate.com !

Fish Finder transducer installation quick release

I have a Jon boat and wanted to add a fish finder to it. My main obstacle for that was the transducer needed to be easily removable. As any wise son would do, I asked my dad to help me with the problem. He told me to use the quick release broom holders. As you can see by the video, I incorporated the idea and made a quick release system that can be used on most any boat. It is easy to use, economical and simple to make. You can of course make changes to fit your specific application.

Setting Up Pressure Transducer

How to set-up a pressure transduction set for A-lines and central venous pressure (CVP) monitoring

DIY Tactile Transducer

A video on how to make up a DIY Tactile Transduer (Sub Shaker). Put it on your gaming chair, lounge, car seat, what not, for a little extra bang in your movies/music/games.

Depth Sounder Mounting the transducer

Tim Morgan helps you troubleshoot and ensure that your transducer is mounted correctly so that your sounder reads even at speed

The Ultrasonic Transducer - These are awesome! I sell these too!

The ultrasonic transducers I sell can be found at www.electroniclessons.com . This will bring you to my ebay store, which is home to several kits, educational videos, and interesting hobbyist components!

Install Transducer on a Fishing Kayak

www.selfpropelledsportsman.com How to install or reinstall a depth finder transducer to shoot through the hull of a plastic kayak. Go to www.selfpropelledsportsman.com for more info on fishing, hunting and camping without the aide of motors.

The ultrasonic transducer TX/RX

This is a little circuit I came up with while bored one day. I send a high frequency pulse from my receiver, and it receive to about 12 meters away and changed into a 5v digital signal.