Sensors for Mechatronics

by Paul P.L. Regtien

Overview

Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field combining Mechanical, Electronic, Computer, and other Engineering fields to develop intelligent processes and products. Based on thirty years of extensive work in industry and teaching, this book provides an overview of the sensors and sensor systems required and applied in mechatronics with an emphasis on understanding the physical principles and possible configurations of sensors rather than simply a discussion of particular types of sensors. Well illustrated with examples of commercially available sensors and of recent and future developments, this book offers help in achieving the best solution to various kinds of sensor problems encountered in mechatronics. In a clear and detailed manner, the author reviews the major types of transducers, presents a characterization of the state-of-the-art in sensing technology and offers a view on current sensor research. This book will be a vital resource for practicing engineers and students in the field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780123914972
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	01/17/2012
Series:	Elsevier Insights
Pages:	322
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Prof. Dr. Ir. Paul Regtien received the M.Sc. degree in 1970 and the Ph.D. degree in 1981, both from the Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands. From 1995 to 2010 he was full professor in Measurement and Instrumentation at the University of Twente, The Netherlands. In this function he has published numerous articles on sensors and instrumentation. In 2006 he established his company Measurement Science Technology, The Netherlands. He has served many years the international measurement community as, among others, Board Member of the IOP journal Measurement Science and Technology and Vice President for Publications of IMEKO (International Measurement Confederation) and member of the advisory board for the Dutch Metrology Institute. In 2011 he started with the online e-journal Acta IMEKO and acted till the end of 2017 as Chief Editor of this journal.

Table of Contents

1: Introduction

2: Sensor fundamentals

3: Uncertainty aspects

4: Resistive sensors

5: Capacitive sensors

6: Inductive and magnetic sensors

7: Optical sensors

8: Piezoelectric sensors

9: Acoustic sensors

Appendix A Symbols and Notations

Appendix B Relations between quantities

Appendix C Basic interface circuits

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Provides a clear and practical overview of sensor use in mechatronics for all levels of engineers and students