Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement Systems

Provides comprehensive and accessible coverage of the evolving field of mechatronics for mechanical, electrical and aerospace engineering majors. The author presents a concise review of electrical circuits, solid-state devices, digital circuits and motors- all of which are fundamental to understanding mechatronic systems. Mechatronics design considerations are presented throughout the text and in "Design Example" features.

Book Features:

• Coverage of New Measurement Technologies including rapidly changing subjects like MEMS, cutting edge sensor technology and micromachines are represented in this edition
• Design Examples are featured throughout the text students learn the material in context
• Broad Coverage of Mechatronics The text provides an overview of measurement systems, circuits, interfacing, sensors, actuators and design analysis and synthesis of mechatronic systems Unlike some reference books, the text helps

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Electric Circuits and Compo
• Semiconductor Electronics
• System Response
• Analog Signal Processing Us
• Digital Circuits
• Microcontroller Programming
• Data Acquisition
• Sensors
• Actuators
• Mechatronic Systems-Contro

Appendixes

A Measurement Fundamentals

B Physical Principles

C Mechanics of Materials