A load cell is a transducer that converts a force into an electrical signal. Load cells are used to measure the weight of objects, and they are commonly used in scales, weighing machines, and other industrial applications.
There are many different types of load cells, but they all work on the same basic principle. When a force is applied to a load cell, the cell’s internal structure is deformed. This deformation causes a change in the cell’s electrical resistance, which is then converted into an electrical signal. The magnitude of the electrical signal is proportional to the force that is being applied to the cell.