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Informationen zum Autor Robert H. Bishop Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung Defines and organizes the key elements of mechatronics, exploring design approach, system interfacing, instrumentation, control systems, and microprocessor-based controllers and microelectronics. This work surveys physical system modeling, introducing MEMS along with modeling and simulation. Inhaltsverzeichnis What is Mechatronics? Mechatronic Design Approach. System Interfacing, Instrumentation, and Control Systems. Microprocessor-based Controllers and Microelectronics. An Introduction to Micro- and Nano- Technology. Mechatronics: New Directions in Nano-, Micro-, and Mini-Scale. Modeling Electromechanical Systems. Modeling and Simulation for MEMS. Physical Basis of Analogies in Physical System Models. Introduction to Sensors and Actuators. The Role of Controls in Mechatronics. The Role of Modeling in Mechatronics Design. Design Optimization of Mechatronic Systems. Introduction to Computers and Logic Systems. System Interfaces. Communication and Computer Networking. Control with Embedded Computers and Programmable Logic Controllers. Introduction to Data Acquisition. Computer-based Instrumentation Systems. Software Design and Development....
