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Front Cover; Half-Title page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Part I: Introduction; Chapter one: Introducing mechatronics; Objectives; 1.1 What is mechatronics?; 1.2 The design process; 1.3 Systems; 1.4 Measurement systems; 1.5 Control systems; 1.6 Programmable logic controller; 1.7 Examples of mechatronic systems; Summary; Problems; Part II: Sensors and signal conditioning; Chapter two: Sensors and transducers; Objectives; 2.1 Sensors and transducers; 2.2 Performance terminology; 2.3 Displacement, position and proximity; 2.4 Velocity and motion; 2.5 Force; 2.6 Fluid pressure.

2.7 Liquid flow2.8 Liquid level; 2.9 Temperature; 2.10 Light sensors; 2.11 Selection of sensors; 2.12 Inputting data by switches; Summary; Problems; Chapter three: Signal conditioning; objectives; 3.1 Signal conditioning; 3.2 The operational amplifier; 3.3 Protection; 3.4 Filtering; 3.5 Wheatstone bridge; 3.6 Pulse modulation; 3.7 Problems with signals; 3.8 Power transfer; Summary; Problems; Chapter four: Digital signals; objectives; 4.1 Digital signals; 4.2 Analogue and digital signals; 4.3 Digital-to-analogue and analogue-to-digitalconverters; 4.4 Multiplexers; 4.5 Data acquisition.

4.6 Digital signal processing4.7 Digital signal communications; Summary; Problems; Chapter five: Digital logic; objectives; 5.1 Digital logic; 5.2 Logic gates; 5.3 Applications of logic gates; 5.4 Sequential logic; Summary; Problems; Chapter six: Data presentation systems; objectives; 6.1 Displays; 6.2 Data presentation elements; 6.3 Magnetic recording; 6.4 Optical recording; 6.5 Displays; 6.6 Data acquisition systems; 6.7 Measurement systems; 6.8 Testing and calibration; Summary; Problems; Part III: Actuation; Chapter seven: Pneumatic and hydraulic actuationsystems; objectives.

7.1 Actuation systems7.2 Pneumatic and hydraulic systems; 7.3 Directional control valves; 7.4 Pressure control valves; 7.5 Cylinders; 7.6 Servo and proportional control valves; 7.7 Process control valves; Summary; Problems; Chapter eight: Mechanical actuation systems; objectives; 8.1 Mechanical systems; 8.2 Types of motion; 8.3 Kinematic chains; 8.4 Cams; 8.5 Gears; 8.6 Ratchet and pawl; 8.7 Belt and chain drives; 8.8 Bearings; 8.9 Electromechanical linear actuators; Summary; Problems; Chapter nine: Electrical actuation systems; objectives; 9.1 Electrical systems; 9.2 Mechanical switches.

9.3 Solid-state switches9.4 Solenoids; 9.5 Direct current motors; 9.6 Alternating current motors; 9.7 Stepper motors; 9.8 Direct current servomotors; 9.9 Motor selection; Summary; Problems; Part IV: Microprocessor systems; Chapter ten: Microprocessors and microcontrollers; objectives; 10.1 Control; 10.2 Microprocessor systems; 10.3 Microcontrollers; 10.4 Applications; 10.5 Programming; Summary; Problems; Chapter eleven: Assembly language; objectives; 11.1 Languages; 11.2 Assembly language programs; 11.3 Instruction sets; 11.4 Subroutines; 11.5 Look-up tables; 11.6 Embedded systems; Summary.

The integration of electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, control and computer engineering - Mechatronics - lies at the heart of the innumerable gadgets, processes and technology without which modern life would seem impossible. From auto-focus cameras to car engine management systems, and from state-of-the-art robots to the humble washing machine, Mechatronics has a hand in them all.

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