Practice Example Case: Smart Sensor System (1.7) - Systems Thinking in Hardware Engineering
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Example Case: Smart Sensor System

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Question 1 Easy

What three components make up a smart sensor system?

💡 Hint: Think about the main functions of each component.

Question 2 Easy

What does thermal drift refer to?

💡 Hint: Consider how heat impacts accuracy.

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Question 1

Which components make up the smart sensor system?

Sensor
MCU
Wireless Module
Battery
Transistor
Microcontroller
Actuator
Sensor
Power Supply

💡 Hint: Think about the main functionalities of each part.

Question 2

True or False? Thermal drift can negatively impact the accuracy of a sensor.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on how heat influences sensor functionality.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a simple behavioral model for a smart sensor system under varying environmental conditions. Include aspects of thermal impact, voltage fluctuations, and communication reliability.

💡 Hint: Think about how you could represent these interactions graphically or in a flowchart.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the trade-offs between power consumption modes in the smart sensor system. Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of each mode.

💡 Hint: Consider situations where the sensor might primarily need to conserve energy versus be highly responsive.

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