Mechatronics: an Introduction
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Description
Mechatronics has evolved into a way of life in engineering practice, and it pervades virtually every aspect of the modern world. In chapters drawn from the bestselling and now standard engineering reference, The Mechatronics Handbook, this book introduces the vibrant field of mechatronics and its key elements: physical system modeling; sensors and actuators; signals and systems; computers and logic systems; and software and data acquisition. These chapters, written by leading academics and practitioners, were carefully selected and organized to provide an accessible, general outline of the subject ideal for non-specialists.
Mechatronics: An Introduction first defines and organizes the key elements of mechatronics, exploring design approach, system interfacing, instrumentation, control systems, and microprocessor-based controllers and microelectronics. It then surveys physical system modeling, introducing MEMS along with modeling and simulation. Coverage then moves to essential elements of sensors and actuators, including characteristics and fundamentals of time and frequency, followed by control systems and subsystems, computer hardware, logic, system interfaces, communication and computer networking, data acquisition, and computer-based instrumentation systems. Clear explanations and nearly 200 illustrations help bring the subject to life.
Providing a broad overview of the fundamental aspects of the field, Mechatronics: An Introduction is an ideal primer for those new to the field, a handy review for those already familiar with the technology, and a friendly introduction for anyone who is curious about mechatronics.
ISBN
9780849363580
Publication Date
9-13-2005
Publisher
CRC Press
City
Boca Raton
Comments
What is Mechatronics? Robert H. Bishop and M. K. Ramasubramanian
Mechatronic Design Approach Rolf Isermann
System Interfacing, Instrumentation, and Control Systems Rick Homkes
Microprocessor-Based Controllers and Microelectronics Ondrej Novak and Ivan Dolezal
An Introduction to Micro- and Nanotechnology Michael Goldfarb, Alvin Strauss, and Eric J. Barth
Modeling Electromechanical Systems Francis C. Moon
Modeling and Simulation for MEMS Carla Purdy
The Physical Basis of Analogies in Physical System Models Neville Hogan and Peter C. Breedveld
Introduction to Sensors and Actuators M. Anjanappa, K. Datta, and T. Song
Fundamentals of Time and Frequency Michael A. Lombardi
Sensor and Actuator Characteristics Joey Parker
The Role of Controls in Mechatronics Job van Amerongen
The Role of Modeling in Mechatronics Design Jeffrey A. Jalkio
Design Optimization of Mechatronic Systems Tomas Brezina, Ctirad Kratochvil, and Cestmir Ondrusek
Introduction to Computers and Logic Systems Kevin Craig and Fred Stol
System Interfaces M.J. Tordon and J. Katupitiya
Communications and Computer Networks Mohammad Ilyas
Control with Embedded Computers and Programmable Logic Controllers Hugh Jack and Andrew Sterian
Introduction to Data Acquisition Jace Curtis
Computer-Based Instrumentation Systems Kris Fuller
Software Design and Development Margaret H. Hamilton
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