Mechatronics: Electronic Control Systems in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

by W. Bolton

Publisher: Prentice Hall
ISBN: 0273742868

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Book Description

Mechatronics is the integration of electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, control and computer engineering. 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.

This book presents a clear and comprehensive introduction to the area. It is practical and applied so it helps you to comprehend and design mechatronic systems. By also explaining the philosophy of Mechatronics it provides you with a frame of understanding to develop a truly interdisciplinary and integrated approach to engineering.

Mechatronics is essential reading for students requiring an introduction to this exciting area at undergraduate and higher diploma level.

New Content includes:

• An expanded first chapter gives a comprehensive introduction to the subject.
• Includes more in-depth discussion of op-amps, mechanisms, and motor selection to improve clarity and extend applications.
• A new Appendix on Electrical Circuit Analysis is included to make the basic methods used for both d.c. and a.c. circuit analysis easily accessible to readers.

About the Author

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

Customer Reviews

I can only rate the quality of the book, not the content as it is not for me, it is my son's Engineering text book and was specified for his course. The book was very well priced, was brand new as stated, arrived quickly and was in perfect order - well packaged.

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