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Characterization and Performance of an Optical-Relay Switching System for Cost-Effective Multichannel Sensing Arrays

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Luke BradleyORCiD, Professor Nick Wright

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Abstract

CrownMulti-sensor technology is now commonly used in many applications to monitor a wide range of complex systems. In many cases, the outputs from the individual sensors are multiplexed through relays or electronic switching systems into the detection and signal conditioning electronics so that only one set of measurement equipment is required. These switching systems are often very expensive and limited to relatively benign laboratory type environments. Within the work presented here, the performance of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) optical relay ICs within a digital switching system are characterized to access their suitability in a cost-effective switching system. A low-cost (sub £30) optical-relay switch system (ORSS) is developed and characterized that achieves remote switching speeds of over 2800 switches/s. Combining the ORSS with a sourcemeter results in measurement speeds of up to 66 sensors/s with less than 1% error compared to measuring the sensors individually. Finally, in demonstrating the application of the ORSS, multiple temperature sensors were used to monitor the temperature profile of a microcontroller board where a clear temperature profile for the individual components and the printed circuit board (PCB) is measured. Hence demonstrating that this ultra-fast and cost-effective ORSS can be used for a wide area of applications including large-scale device characterization, monitoring multichannel sensors for workplace safety, or data acquisition in industry and academia.


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Author(s): Bradley LJ, Wright NG

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: IEEE Sensors Journal

Year: 2024

Volume: 24

Issue: 12

Pages: 19728-19735

Print publication date: 15/06/2024

Online publication date: 01/05/2024

Acceptance date: 02/04/2024

ISSN (print): 1530-437X

ISSN (electronic): 1558-1748

Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1109/JSEN.2024.3393762

DOI: 10.1109/JSEN.2024.3393762


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