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What is a transducer?
A transducer is an electronic device designed to convert one type of energy into a different type of energy. Non-electrical energy, such as pressure or temperature, can be converted into a quantifiable electrical signal using a transducer.

Transducers may also be referred to as “transmitters,” with the only functional difference being the type of electrical output; transducer output is measured in voltage, while transmitter output is measured in current. Whether the use of a transducer or a transmitter is appropriate is determined by the overall needs of the intended final application.

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Why does non-electrical energy need to be converted into an electrical signal?
Once converted into electronic signal, pressure and temperature measurements can be integrated into software programs that enable report generation, the remote or automated monitoring of environmental conditions, or integration into a larger system of variables.

What applications are transducers used for?
Transducers are a core functional component across nearly all major industries, including Oil and Gas, Aerospace, and Automotive. They provide the means for fuel regulation, altitude control, and temperature control, among countless other applications.


Choosing the Right Pressure Transducer

When deciding what type of pressure transducer to use for a specific application, a number of factors need to be considered. Among these are:

Pressure Type: Gage, Absolute, Differential

What is Gauge Pressure?

What is Absolute Pressure?

What is Differential Pressure?

When is voltage output appropriate (AKA 0-5V, 0-10V, 0-20V)?

When is current output appropriate (AKA 4–20mA)?

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