FW: Knock Sensor Output

[john_carroll]

I see several volts into scope. 

Excite the sensor with a signal generator and you can get a pretty good idea of the dynamic range.  Gate a high audio signal with a 100 hz square wave and you can hear engine knocks from the transducer.

John Carroll
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jac at wavecom.net
 03/26/97 18:07:55



>Does anybody know the output signal amplitude and
>dynamic range of a GM knock sensor? 
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>- Bruce
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jac at wavecom.net
 03/26/97 17:57:11