Dynamic range rules in sensor acquisition chains

How dynamic ranges (DRs) of single stages are combined together in a sensor acquisition chain are shown. This is a key feature in sensor design, since it shows a simple way to understand how and where the DR has been enhanced or deteriorated along the chain. The relationship devisedis applicable to anykindof transducing processes such asthemech- anical one as implementedbymicro- and nano-electro-mechanical devices