Mechatronics, 4th edition
A Multidisciplinary Approach


By W.Bulton
October 2008
Prentice Hall
Distrubuted by Trans-Atlantic Publications Inc.
ISBN: 9780132407632
608 pages Illustrated
$108.50 Paper Original

This text gives a clear and comprehensive introduction to the area of Mechatronics. It is practical and applied, giving a solid understanding of the key skills and interdisciplinary approach required to successfully design Mechatronic systems. Plenty of case-studies, and use of models for mechatronic systems, help give a real-world context, whilst self-test questions and exercises help test understanding.  

Contents

Preface

Introduction

1. Introducing mechatronics

Sensors and signal conditioning

2. Sensors and transducers 3. Signal conditioning 4. Digital signals 5. Digital logic 6. Data presentation systems

Actuation

7. Pneumatic and hydraulic actuation systems 8. Mechanical actuation systems 9. Electrical actuation systems

System models

10. Basic system models 11. System models 12. Dynamic responses of systems 13. System transfer functions 14. Frequency response 15. Closed-loop controllers 16. Artificial intelligence

Microprocessor systems

17. Microprocessors 18. Assembly language 19. C Language 20. Input/output systems 21. Programmable logic controllers 22. Communication systems 23. Fault finding

Conclusion

24. Mechatronics systems

Appendices

A – The Laplace transform B – Number systems C – Boolean algebra D – Instruction sets E – C library functions F – MATLAB and SIMULINK

Further information

Answers

Index

Features


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