BEE052 Sensors and Transducers Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 3rd Year · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2024-25)
BEE052 Sensors and Transducers (also written as KEE052) is a subject in the 3rd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Unit- I, Unit-II, Unit -III, Unit-IV and Data Acquisition Systems and Conversion, Unit V. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2024-25.
BEE052 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BEE052 / KEE052 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Sensors and Transducers |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 3rd Year |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2024-25 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-19 |
BEE052 Sensors and Transducers Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2024-25) — 5 units.
Unit 1: Unit- I
Unit- I: Sensors & Transducer: Definition, Classification of transducers, Advantages and Disadvantages of Electrical Transducers; Measurement of displacement using Potentiometer, LVDT & Optical Encoder; Measurement of force using strain gauges & load cells; Measurement of pressure using LVDT based diaphragm & piezoelectric sensor.
Unit 2: Unit-II
Unit-II: Measurement of temperature using Thermistors, Thermocouples & RTD, Concept of thermal imaging; Measurement of position using Hall effect sensors; Proximity sensor: Inductive, Capacitive & Photoelectric, Use of proximity sensor as accelerometer and vibration sensor; Flow Sensor: Ultrasonic & Laser; Level Sensor: Ultrasonic & Capacitive.
Unit 3: Unit -III
Unit -III: Machine Vision: Introduction to machine vision, Difference between machine vision and computer vision; Imaging Sensors: CCD and CMOS; sensing & digitizing function in machine vision, image processing and analysis, training the vision system in a pick and place robot.
Unit 4: Unit-IV · Data Acquisition Systems and Conversion
Unit-IV: Signal Conditioning: Introduction, Functions of signal conditioning equipment, need for amplification of signals, Types of amplifiers. Data Acquisition Systems and Conversion: Introduction, Objectives & configuration of data acquisition system, Analog & Digital IO, Counters, Timers, need of data conversion. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Unit 5: Unit V
Unit V: Smart Sensors: General Structure of smart sensors & its components, Characteristic of smart sensors: Self calibration, Self-testing & self-communicating, Application of smart sensors: Smart city, Industrial robots & electric vehicles, body temperature and blood oxygen measurement using smart sensors.
BEE052 Course Outcomes
- Pre-requisites of course: Basic Electrical Engineering, Basic signals & systems
- Level, KL
- Upon the completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- CO 1 Understand the working of commonly used sensors in industry for measurement K3
- of displacement, force and pressure.
- CO2 Recognize the working of commonly used sensors in industry for measurement K3
- of temperature, position, accelerometer, vibration sensor, flow and level.
- CO3 Identify the application of machine vision. K2
- CO4 Conceptualize signal conditioning and data acquisition methods. K2
- CO5 Comprehend smart sensors and their applications in automation systems. K4
- K1 – Remember K2 – Understand K3 – Apply K4 – Analyze K5 – Evaluate K6 – Create
BEE052 Reference Books
- A K Sawhney, “Electrical & Electronic Measurement & Instrument”, DhanpatRai&Sons, India.
- DVS Murthy, Transducers and Instrumentation, PHI 2nd Edition 2013
- D Patranabis, Sensors and Transducers, PHI 2nd Edition 2013.
- S. Gupta, J.P. Gupta / PC interfacing for Data Acquisition & Process Control, 2nd ED /
Frequently Asked Questions about BEE052
What is the syllabus of BEE052 Sensors and Transducers?
The AKTU BEE052 Sensors and Transducers syllabus is divided into 5 units: Unit- I; Unit-II; Unit -III; Unit-IV and Data Acquisition Systems and Conversion; Unit V. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2024-25.
How many units are there in BEE052?
BEE052 Sensors and Transducers has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus.
Is BEE052 the same subject as KEE052?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BEE052 and KEE052 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Where can I download BEE052 previous year question papers?
AKTU B.Tech previous year question papers for every semester are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BEE052?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 3rd Year Electrical Engineering Syllabus), effective from 2024-25. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-19.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 3rd Year Electrical Engineering Syllabus, effective from 2024-25. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-19.