PSN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

(An Autonomous Institution Affiliated to Anna University)

Melathediyoor, Tirunelveli-627152

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

QUESTION BANK
Degree/Branch: B.E / ECE

Semester: VI

Subject Code/Title: EC606604-MULTI DISCIPLINARY SENSORS

Regulation: 2022

Academic Year: 2024-2025

Prepared By: Dr.C.Mariyal, ASP/ECE, PSNCET

 PSN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (AUTONOMOUS)
Melathediyoor, Tirunelveli
(Approved by AICTE and Recognized by UGC Section 2 (f) and 12 (B)
An ISO 9001:2015 Certified Institution
(Accredited by NAAC with A+, Affiliated to Anna University Chennai)
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

Branch: B.E/ECE Regulation: 2022 Year / Semester: III/VI

Course Code: EC606604 Course Name: MULTI DISCIPLINARY SENSORS

COURSE OUTCOMES:

CO1: Analyse the physical quantity measurement and making of sensors and actuators
CO2: Apply suitable sensors and Actuators for Acoustic environment
CO3: Select appropriate sensors and actuators for Chemical environment
CO4: Analyse different types of sensors and actuators used in radiation environment
CO5: Identify the smart sensor and MEMS.
QUESTION BANK

UNIT 1: MECHANICAL SENSORS AND ACTUATORS

Force Sensors - Tactile Sensors - Accelerometers - Pressure Sensors - Velocity Sensing - Gyroscopes

Qn. Marks
PART A (2 marks) CO BL
No.
1 What is the primary function of a force sensor? CO1 1 2

2 Name two common types of force sensors. CO1 1 2

3 What are tactile sensors used for? CO1 1 2

4 How do capacitive tactile sensors work? CO1 1 2

5 What is the working principle of an accelerometer? CO1 1 2

6 Mention two applications of accelerometers. CO1 2 2

7 Differentiate between absolute and gauge pressure sensors. CO1 1 2

8 State one advantage of optical encoders for velocity sensing. CO1 2 2

9 How is velocity sensing achieved in mechanical systems? 2

CO1 1
10 Differentiate between mechanical and MEMS gyroscopes. 2
CO1 1
11 Why are piezoelectric materials used in both force and 2
CO1 1
accelerometer sensors?
12 Name two fields where gyroscopes and accelerometers are used 2
CO1 1
together.
13 What is the advantage of using tactile sensors in robotics? CO1 1 2

What is the significance of piezoelectric materials in force 2

14 CO1 2
sensing?

15 Mention two industries where force sensors are used. CO1 1 2

Qn. Marks
PART B (13 marks) CO BL
No.
Explain the working principles, types, and applications of force
1 CO1 4 13
sensors.

Describe the structure, types, and significance of tactile sensors 13

2 CO1 2
in robotics.

Discuss the principles, types, and applications of 13

3 CO1 4
accelerometers in modern devices.

Explain the working mechanisms, classifications, and uses of 13

4 CO1 5
pressure sensors.

5 Describe the methods and applications of velocity sensing in CO1 2 13

mechanical and electrical systems.
6 Explain the working, types, and applications of gyroscopes in 13
CO1 2
navigation systems.
7 Discuss how accelerometers and gyroscopes work together in CO1 2 13
inertial measurement units.
8 Compare and contrast piezoelectric sensors and MEMS sensors CO1 2 13
in force and pressure sensing.
Qn. Marks
PART C (15 marks) CO BL
No.
9 Analyze the role of pressure sensors and gyroscopes in 15
CO1 5
automotive systems.
10 Write a case study on mechanical sensors. CO1 5 15
 UNIT 2: ACOUSTIC SENSORS AND ACTUATORS

Elastic Waves and Their Properties -Microphones - The Piezoelectric Effect - Acoustic Actuators -
Ultrasonic Sensors and Actuators - Piezoelectric Actuators - Piezoelectric Resonators and SAW Devices

Qn. Marks
PART A (2 marks) CO BL
No.

1 CO2 1 2
What are elastic waves, and where do they occur?
2 What is the difference between longitudinal and transverse 1 2
CO2
waves?
3 How do microphones convert sound into electrical signals? CO2 1 2

4 Name two types of microphones and their principles. CO2 1 2

5 3 2
What is the piezoelectric effect? CO2
6 Mention two applications of the piezoelectric effect. CO2 2 2

7 CO2 1 2
What is the primary purpose of acoustic actuators?

8 Give two examples of acoustic actuators. CO2 1 2

9 How do ultrasonic sensors work? CO2 1 2

10 What are piezoelectric actuators, and how do they function? CO2 2 2

11 Mention two applications of ultrasonic sensors. CO2 2 2

12 List two applications of piezoelectric actuators. CO2 1 2

13 What is a piezoelectric resonator? CO2 1 2

14 What are Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) devices? CO2 1 2

15 Name two applications of SAW devices. CO2 1 2

Qn. Marks
PART B (13 marks) CO BL
No.
Explain the types of elastic waves, their propagation mechanisms, 13
1 CO2 3
and applications in engineering.
Describe the working principles, types, and applications of 133
2 CO2
microphones.
Explain the piezoelectric effect, its mathematical representation, 133
3 CO2
and applications in sensors and actuators. 3
 Discuss the types, working mechanisms, and applications of
4 CO2 5 13
acoustic actuators.

Explain the principles of ultrasonic sensors, their types, and

5 applications in industrial automation. CO2 5 13

6 Describe the structure, working, and applications of piezoelectric 13

CO2 5
actuators in precision devices.
7 Explain the role of piezoelectric resonators in electronic circuits. CO2 3 13

8 Discuss the working principle, construction, and applications of 13

CO2 3
SAW devices.
Qn. Marks
PART C (15 marks) CO BL
No.
9 Compare ultrasonic sensors and piezoelectric actuators in terms CO2 3 15
of working and applications..
Analyze the combined use of piezoelectric resonators and SAW 2 15
10 CO2
devices in modern communication systems.

UNIT 3: CHEMICAL SENSOR AND ACTUATORS

Electrochemical Sensors - Potentiometric Sensors -Thermochemical Sensors - Optical Chemical
Sensors - Mass Sensors - Humidity and Moisture Sensors -Chemical Actuation

Qn. No. PART A (2 marks) CO BL Marks

1 What are electrochemical sensors, and how do they work? CO3 1 2

2 Mention two applications of electrochemical sensors. CO3 1 2

3 What is a potentiometric sensor, and what does it measure? CO3 1 2

4 Give examples of potentiometric sensors. CO3 1 2

5 What are thermochemical sensors? CO3 3 2

6 Where are thermochemical sensors used? CO3 2 2

7 How do optical chemical sensors work? CO3 1 2

8 List two types of optical chemical sensors and their uses. CO3 1 2

9 What are mass sensors, and what do they measure? CO3 1 2

10 Name two applications of mass sensors. CO3 2 2

11 How do humidity sensors work? CO3 2 2

12 Mention two types of humidity sensors. CO3 1 2

13 CO3 1 2
What is chemical actuation?
14 Name two examples of chemical actuators. CO3 1 2

How do electrochemical sensors and potentiometric CO3 2

15 1
sensors differ in functionality?

Qn. No. PART B (13 marks) CO BL Marks

Explain the working principles, types, and applications of
1 CO3 4 13
electrochemical sensors.

Discuss the working, construction, and applications of 13

2 CO3 4
potentiometric sensors.

Describe the working principle, design, and industrial 13

3 CO3 4
applications of thermochemical sensors.

Explain the principle, types, and advantages of optical 13

4 CO3 5
chemical sensors with examples.

Discuss the working, construction, and applications of 13

5 CO3 3
mass sensors in environmental and biological fields.

Explain the types, working principles, and industrial 13

6 CO3 5
applications of humidity and moisture sensors.

Define chemical actuation and explain its mechanisms, 13

7 CO3 3
types, and applications.

Compare and contrast electrochemical and optical 13

8 chemical sensors in terms of principles, advantages, and CO3 3
limitations.

Qn. No. PART C (15 marks) CO BL Marks

Analyze the integration of mass sensors and humidity
9 CO3 5 15
sensors in IoT applications.

Discuss the role of electrochemical sensors, potentiometric

10 CO3 5 15
sensors, and optical sensors in environmental monitoring.

UNIT 4: RADIATION SENSORS AND ACTUATORS

Radiation Sensors - Ionization Sensors - Microwave Radiation - Antennas as Sensing

Elements - Antennas as Actuators

Qn. No. PART A (2 marks) CO BL Marks

1 What is a radiation sensor, and what does it detect? CO4 1 2

2 Name two types of radiation sensors and their applications. CO4 2 2

3 What is an ionization sensor, and how does it work? CO4 1 2

4 Give two applications of ionization sensors. CO4 1 2

5 What is microwave radiation, and where is it used in CO4 1 2

sensing?
6 How are antennas used as sensing elements? CO4 2 2

7 Mention two types of antennas used as sensing elements. CO4 1 2

8 What does it mean for an antenna to act as an actuator? CO4 2 2

9 What is the principle of operation of a scintillation detector? CO4 1 2

10 How do microwave sensors measure motion? CO4 1 2

11 What materials are commonly used in ionization sensors? CO4 1 2

12 Give two examples of antennas acting as actuators. CO4 1 2

13 Name two applications of microwave radiation sensors. CO4 1 2

14 How do patch antennas function in sensing applications? CO4 1 2

15 Compare the roles of antennas as sensing elements and CO4 1 2

actuators.
Qn. No. PART B (13 marks) CO BL Marks
Explain the working principles, types, and applications of
1 CO4 3 13
radiation sensors.
Discuss the design, working, and applications of ionization 13
2 CO4 3
sensors in safety systems.
Explain the principles of microwave radiation sensing, its 13
3 types, and applications in communication and industrial CO4 3
systems.
Describe the role of antennas as sensing elements, their 13
4 CO4 4
types, and applications.
Explain how antennas can function as actuators and discuss 13
5 their applications in modern communication and energy CO4 5
systems.
Compare and contrast radiation sensors and ionization 13
6 CO4 5
sensors in terms of working principles, construction, and
applications.
 7 Analyze the integration of microwave radiation sensors with 2 13
CO4
antennas in IoT-based applications.
8 Discuss the importance of scintillation detectors in medical 2 13
CO4
and industrial applications.
Qn. No. PART C (15 marks) CO BL Marks
Evaluate the use of patch antennas in sensing and actuation CO4
9 5 15
in smart devices.

10 Explore the future scope and challenges of radiation sensors CO4 15

5
in different applications.

UNIT 5: MEMS AND SMART SENSORS

MEMS Sensors and Actuators: MEMS Sensors - MEMS Actuators - Smart Sensors and
Actuators - Wireless Sensors and Actuator - Modulation and Demodulation - Encoding and
Decoding - Sensor Networks

Qn. Marks
PART A (2 marks) CO BL
No.
1 What are MEMS sensors, and how do they work? CO5 1 2

2 Mention two applications of MEMS sensors. CO5 1 2

What are MEMS actuators, and how are they different from CO5 2
3 1
MEMS sensors?

4 Name two examples of MEMS actuators and their applications. CO5 1 2

5 Define smart sensors and how they differ from traditional CO5 3 2
sensors.
6 List two examples of smart actuators and their uses. CO5 2 2

7 What are wireless sensors, and what are their advantages? CO5 1 2

8 Mention two examples of wireless actuators and their CO5 1 2

applications.
9 What is modulation in the context of wireless communication? CO5 1 2

10 What is the purpose of demodulation? CO5 2 2

11 What is encoding in communication systems? CO5 2 2

12 What is the role of decoding in sensor networks? CO5 1 2

13 What are sensor networks, and why are they important? CO5 1 2

14 Mention two key challenges in sensor networks. CO5 1 2

15 How do MEMS sensors contribute to sensor networks? CO5 1 2

Qn. PART B (13 marks) CO Marks

BL
No.
Explain the working principle, fabrication process, and CO5
1 5 13
applications of MEMS-based accelerometers.
2 Discuss in detail about MEMS Sensors. CO5 2 13

3 Discuss in detail about MEMS Actuators. CO5 5 13

What are smart sensors? Discuss their architecture, components, CO5 13

4 and how they differ from traditional sensors. Provide examples of 2
smart sensors in real-world applications.
What are the key design considerations for wireless MEMS CO5 13
5 sensors and actuators? Discuss power management, 5
communication protocols, and data integrity issues.
Explain the role of MEMS actuators in modern systems. Compare CO5 13
6 electrostatic, thermal, and piezoelectric actuators in terms of their 5
working principles, advantages, and applications.
Describe the architecture and functioning of a wireless sensor CO5 13
7 network (WSN). Discuss the challenges in designing a WSN and 2
strategies to overcome them.
Explain the process of modulation and demodulation in wireless CO5 13
8 2
sensor networks. Compare different modulation techniques (e.g.,
ASK, FSK, PSK) and their suitability for MEMS-based systems
Qn. PART C (15 marks) CO Marks
BL
No.
9 Discuss the importance of signal modulation and demodulation in 15
CO5 5
encoding sensor data for long-range communication.
10 Explain the encoding and decoding techniques used in sensor 15
CO5 5
networks to ensure data accuracy and reliability.