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Sensor technology refers to devices and systems that detect physical, chemical, or biological phenomena and convert them into measurable signals. A sensor ensemble typically comprises a sensing element, a transducer to convert the signal into a usable form, signal conditioning electronics, and interfaces for data communication. The field underpins monitoring, control, and automation across many sectors.

Common sensor classes include temperature, pressure, humidity, proximity, accelerometers and gyroscopes, chemical and gas sensors, biosensors, optical and infrared sensors, magnetic sensors, and acoustic sensors. Sensor operation relies on physical principles such as resistive, capacitive, and inductive changes; piezoelectric and ferroelectric effects; or optical methods based on absorption, reflection, or luminescence. Modern sensors often integrate microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) to reduce size and power consumption.

Applications are broad: industrial process control and monitoring, automotive safety and autonomy, consumer electronics and wearables, healthcare diagnostics and patient monitoring, environmental and agricultural sensing, and smart infrastructure. Data from sensors enables analytics, automation, and decision-making in real time.

Sensor technology has evolved from early thermometers and photodetectors to sophisticated MEMS devices and nanosensors integrated with wireless networks and edge computing. Standards and calibration practices from bodies such as ISO and IEC aim to ensure accuracy, interoperability, and traceability across devices and industries.

Current challenges include drift and calibration, accuracy under varying conditions, power consumption, and data privacy. Ongoing research focuses on miniaturization, energy harvesting, advanced materials, and AI-enabled sensing to improve sensitivity, selectivity, and autonomous operation.