Table of Contents from Signal Conditioning and PC-Based Data Acquisition Handbook

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Data Acquisition and Signal Conditioning: Signals, Sensors, and Signal Conditioning
Data Acquisition Systems
PC-Based Data-Acquisition Equipment
Chapter 2 - Analog to Digital Conversion: ADC Types
Accuracy and Resolution
Noise Histograms
Effective Number of Bits
The ENOB Test
ADC Output Averaging
Chapter 3 - Multiplexing and Sampling Theory: The Economy of Multiplexing
Fundamental Concepts
Chapter 4 - Electrical Measurements: Safety Concerns
Making Valid Measurements
DC Voltage
AC Voltage
Current
Resistance
Wheatstone Bridges
Single-ended and Differential Measurements
Kelvin Connections
Chapter 5 - Fundamental Signal Conditioning: Amplification
Instrumentation Amplifiers
Filtering
Attenuation
Isolation
Linearization
Circuit Protection
Chapter 6 - Temperature Measurement: Thermocouple Basics
Thermocouple Measurement Pitfalls
RTD Measurements
Thermistor Measurements
Chapter 7 - Strain Measurements: Strain Basics
Strain Measurement Configurations
Calibration Approaches
Chapter 8 - Vibration and Sound: Vibration and Sound Sensors
Chapter 9 - Displacement and Position Sensing: Linear Displacement
Rotational Position
Chapter 10 - Noise Reduction and Isolation: Controlling Noise
The Grounding Conflict
Ground Loops
Crosstalk in Data Acquisition Systems
Shielded Wiring
Isolation and Floating Data Acquisition Systems
Noise Reduction
Chapter 11 - Digital and Pulse Train Signal Conditioning: Digital I/O Interfacing
Digital Inputs
Digital Isolation
Pulse Train Signal Conditioning
Frequency-to-Voltage Conversion
Chapter 12 - Transducer Electronic Data Sheets: TEDS: Transducer Electronic Data Sheets
System Architecture
TEDS Composition