Title: Sensors, Actuators, and Their Interfaces : A Multidisciplinary Introduction Author: Nathan Ida ISBN: 1613530064 / 9781613530061 Format: Hard Cover Pages: 784 Publisher: IEE Year: 2013 Availability: Out of Stock
Description
Contents
Sensors, Actuators, and Their Interfaces: A Multidisciplinary Introduction has been written based on the theory that a system is made of three components: Inputs (viewed as sensors), Outputs (viewed as actuators) and Processor (the unit to which the inputs and outputs are connected and performs all, or most tasks needed to interface them).
The approach to sensing taken looks at sensors and actuators based on the broad area of detection. This has the advantage that in a particular class of sensors only one or a few related physical principles are used, simplifying the understanding of the theory behind sensing and actuation. Important coverage is given to interfacing (the processes and mechanisms between the sensor and actuator) that make a system work reliably and accurately.
Presented with clear explanations, examples and diagrams, this book is ideal for course study, training and self-study in the field of systems engineering.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Introduction Chapter 2 : Performance Characteristics of Sensors and Actuators Chapter 3 : Temperature Sensors and Thermal Actuators Chapter 4 : Optical Sensors and Actuators Chapter 5 : Electric and Magnetic Sensors and Actuators Chapter 6 : Mechanical Sensors and Actuators Chapter 7 : Acoustic Sensors and Actuators Chapter 8 : Chemical Sensor and Actuators Chapter 9 : Radiation Sensors and Actuators Chapter 10 : MEMS and Smart Sensors Chapter 11 : Interfacing Methods and Circuits Chapter 12 : Interfacing to Microprocessors
Answers to Problems
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Index