Interface ADC: Electrical Engineer Fyp Help

[ruben]

Im an undergraduate in electrical engineering, I just got my fyp title which is intelligence grounding system. I wanted to ask if i were to hv a sensor which is the 3 stage comparator circuit with ldr. How do i interface it with an adc circuit in order to view all the data on a computer. Anyone do help me out.. thanks

 

[berkeman]

Simplest way is with a USB interface that has an ADC on it. Here's the hit list from googling USB data acqusition:

http://www.google.com/search?source...rlz=1T4SUNA_en___US232&q=usb+data+acquisition



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[oswaler]

Hi there,

Congratulations on your FYP title and good luck with your project! I can offer some advice on how to interface your sensor with an ADC circuit.

Firstly, it's important to understand the purpose of an ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter) circuit. An ADC is used to convert analog signals from your sensor (such as voltage or current) into digital signals that can be processed and viewed on a computer. This is done by sampling the analog signal at regular intervals and converting it into a binary number.

To interface your sensor with an ADC circuit, you will need to connect the output of your sensor to the input of the ADC. This can be done using a simple voltage divider circuit if your sensor outputs a voltage signal. If your sensor outputs a current signal, you may need to use a current-to-voltage converter before connecting it to the ADC.

Next, you will need to select an appropriate ADC for your project. There are many different types of ADCs available, each with their own specifications and features. You will need to consider factors such as resolution, sampling rate, and interface compatibility when choosing an ADC for your project.

Once you have selected an ADC, you will need to follow the manufacturer's instructions for connecting it to your sensor and computer. This may involve using a microcontroller or other interface circuitry to control the ADC and communicate with your computer.

I hope this helps guide you in interfacing your sensor with an ADC circuit. If you need further assistance, I recommend consulting with your supervisor or reaching out to other electrical engineers for advice. Good luck with your project!