Low noise analog circuit design for sensor measurement
Bridge type sensors, strain gauge, load cell, RTD, thermocouple, photodiode or current output sensors require different excitation and amplification topologies. Instrumentation amplifier, transimpedance stage, programmable gain, active filter and protection circuits are determined according to the measurement range.
Input protection must account for the protection component's leakage current and capacitance. The reference source, ADC drive conditions and sampling rate are selected together with the required bandwidth. Keeping sensitive PCB nodes away from current-carrying and power paths is an essential part of measurement stability.
- Signal amplification and conditioning
- Analog/digital filtering
- Isolation, protection and correct grounding