Mechatronics: Electronic Control Systems In Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, 7th edition

Published by Pearson Higher Education (December 17, 2018) © 2019
W Bolton

Title overview

Help your students broaden their skills in mechatronics systems.

Mechatronics: Electronic Control Systems In Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, 7th edition by William Bolton is the ideal learning tool for students who need a broad mix of skills in mechanical engineering, electronics and computing, to comprehend and design mechatronics systems.

This book presents a clear and comprehensive introduction to the area. Practical and applied, it goes much deeper into explaining the very philosophy of mechatronics and will provide your students with a frame of understanding to develop a truly interdisciplinary and integrated approach to engineering.

Hallmark features of this title

The content of the book is designed to help your students:

  • acquire a broad mix of skills in mechanical engineering, electronics and computing to help them comprehend and design mechatronics systems.
  • improve the interdisciplinary communication necessary to operate successfully in mechatronics.
  • contribute to the design of mechatronic systems at an increased capability

New and updated features of this title

This 7th edition has been updated with new sections and examples throughout.

  • Updated coverage of mechatronic system components, including extended coverage of encoders, position-sensitive detectors and force-sensitive resistors
  • New material on Atmega microcontrollers, including applications and programming examples
  • Topical discussion and examples of fuzzy logic and neural control systems
  • Applications and case studies have been revised across the book, with fascinating examples, including automated guided vehicles, artificial hands, and fuzzy logic washing machines, to help you to gain a modern and practical understanding.

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Table of contents

Preface

Acknowledgements

  1. Introducing mechatronics
  2. Sensors and transducers
  3. Signal conditioning
  4. Digital signals
  5. Digital logic
  6. Data presentation systems
  7. Pneumatic and hydraulic actuation systems
  8. Mechanical actuation systems
  9. Electrical actuation systems
  10. Microprocessors and microcontrollers
  11. Assembly language
  12. C language
  13. Input/output systems
  14. Programmable logic controllers
  15. Communication systems
  16. Fault finding
  17. Basic system models
  18. System models
  19. Dynamic responses of systems
  20. System transfer functions
  21. Frequency response
  22. Closed-loop controllers
  23. Artificial intelligence
  24. Mechatronic systems

Appendices

Answers

Index

Author bios

Bill Bolton is the author of many successful engineering textbooks. He was formerly a Consultant to the Further Education Unit, Head of Research and Development and Monitoring at BTEC and a UNESCO consultant.

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