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Modern smart devices become an integral part of our lives: from smartphones and “smart” hours to “smart home” and industrial IoT platforms. The main element that allows these systems to collect data about the environment and respond to changes are sensors and sensors. It is thanks to them that the devices receive information about temperature, illumination, movement, pressure and many other parameters.

1. What are sensors and sensors?

Sensor - This is a device or element that can capture physical or chemical parameters (light, sound, pressure, humidity, etc.) and convert them into an electrical signal. Sensor - A wider term, which includes not only the sensory element itself, but also the electronic signal processing scheme, calibration and communication interface with the control microcontroller or processor.

2. The main types of sensors in smart devices

• Temperature sensors (termistors, platinum resistances) - measure the temperature in the range from several degrees to hundreds of degrees Celsius.
• Humidity sensors (capacitive, resistive) - help to control the microclimate in rooms and in production.
• Optical sensors (photodiides, phototransistors) - respond to light level and are used in automatic adjustment of the brightness of screens and security systems.
• Movement sensors (passive infrared, ultrasonic) - fix the presence of a person or object and are used in security systems and a “smart home”.
• Pressure and level (piezoelectric, tensoresty) - critical for automobile systems, medical equipment and analytical devices.
• Gas sensors (semiconductor, electrochemical) - determine the concentration of hazardous substances and toxic gases.

3. Key functions and advantages

• Real data collection: Sensors provide continuous monitoring of parameters, which allows devices to instantly respond to changes.
• Automation of processes: Based on the readings of the system sensors, they can automatically turn on or disable equipment, adjust the operating modes, save energy.
• Improving safety: Detectors of smoke, gas, movements warn the user about potential danger before the critical situation.
• Personalization and comfort: Smart household appliances are adjusted to the user's needs: from the adjustment of lighting to climate control.
• Reducing operating costs: Timely diagnosis and prevention of equipment based on these sensors extend the service life and reduce the risk of breakdowns.

4. Basic challenges and restrictions

• Accuracy and reliability: Measurement errors and drift characteristics can lead to incorrect solutions of the system.
• Energy consumption: It is important for autonomous devices to minimize energy consumption, which imposes restrictions on the frequency of the sensor survey.
• Interferences and interference: External factors (electromagnetic tip, vibrations) can distort signals.
• Cost and scalability: In mass projects, it is important to choose the optimal ratio of the price and quality of sensors.

5. Development prospects

Sensors technologies are actively improving: flexible sensors based on graphene appear, self -loading microsenors that allow you to abandon the batteries, as well as neural sensors that can evaluate data on the spot. With the development of 5G and LPWAN (Lorawan, NB-Iot) networks, devices will be able to transmit large volumes of information with minimal delay and high energy saving.

6. Conclusion

Sensors and sensors are “eyes” and “ears” of smart devices. Without them, automation, safety and intellectual adaptation of systems to the environment are impossible. Innovations in the field of micro- and nanotechnologies open new horizons of application- from portable electronics to large-scale industrial IoT platforms. Investing in the development and integration of high -quality sensory solutions becomes a key factor in the successful development of smart technologies of the future.