Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Signal Theory and Engineering Tools -- Chapter 3: Electrical Components and Electronic Devices -- Chapter 4: Basics of Digital Technology -- Chapter 5: Transducers and Sensors -- Chapter 6: Signal Conditioning Theory, Circuits and Systems -- Chapter 7: Actuators and Mechanisms -- Chapter 8: Microprocessors and Microcontrollers -- Chapter 9: Modeling -- Chapter 10: System Response -- Chapter 11: Transfer Function and Frequency Response -- Chapter 12: Principles of Feeback and Intelligent Control -- Chapter 13: Development Tools and Concepts -- Chapter 14: Components-Based Modular Design and System Validation -- Chapter 15: Integration -- Chapter 16: Mechatronic Design Strategy
This book is designed for the first undergraduate course in mechatronics. It details the basic principles of analysis, design and control of modern mechatronic systems. Key features: latest technological developements microprocesssor and microcontroller-based control systems soft computing technology for intelligent and feedback control scheme and diagnostics methodologies component-based system design case studies on autonomous guided vehicle [agv] conveyor-based material handling systems high speed spindle systems useful tips, tricks, judgement adn heuristics relative merits and demerits of differnt techniques explained