This document discusses different types of transducers, including electrical, resistance temperature detectors, thermistors, LVDT, RVDT, and strain gauges. It defines a transducer as a device that converts one form of energy into another. Transducers are classified based on the transduction form used, whether they are primary/secondary, passive/active, analog/digital, or normal/inverse transducers. Selection criteria for transducers include operating principle, sensitivity, range, accuracy, environment, and stability. The basic construction of a transducer consists of a sensing element and a transduction element. Examples of applications include audio/video equipment, pressure indication, displacement measurement, and alarms. Advantages include low