Summary
A sensor generates an electrical signal that depends on the physical quantity we aim to measure. The resulting electrical signal is typically minuscule and requires lock-in detection to capture it in a noisy environment. Beyond detecting a signal, achieving the desired sensing performance is an iterative process that begins with finding suitable materials, sensing methods, and control parameters. A complete time- and frequency-analysis toolset to characterize the prototype with efficient workflows is crucial to keeping up with the project timelines. In this talk, we will provide an overview of various characterization and control strategies for finding a sensor’s optimal operation conditions, thereby enabling the sensing of yoctograms to attoNewtons.
