Mechatronics: Electronic Control Systems In Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, 7th edition
Published by Pearson Higher Education (December 17, 2018) © 2019
- W Bolton
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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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Preface
Acknowledgements
- Introducing mechatronics
- Sensors and transducers
- Signal conditioning
- Digital signals
- Digital logic
- Data presentation systems
- Pneumatic and hydraulic actuation systems
- Mechanical actuation systems
- Electrical actuation systems
- Microprocessors and microcontrollers
- Assembly language
- C language
- Input/output systems
- Programmable logic controllers
- Communication systems
- Fault finding
- Basic system models
- System models
- Dynamic responses of systems
- System transfer functions
- Frequency response
- Closed-loop controllers
- Artificial intelligence
- Mechatronic systems
Appendices
Answers
Index
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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