Sensors for Mechatronics / Paul Regtien, Edwin Dertien.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Intro; Title page; Table of Contents; Copyright; Preface for the second edition; Preface for the first edition; 1. Introduction; Abstract; 1.1 Sensors in mechatronics; 1.2 Selection of sensors; 1.3 Embedded sensing; References; Further reading; 2. Sensor fundamentals; Abstract; 2.1 Physical quantities; 2.2 Sensor classifications; References; Further reading; 3. Uncertainty aspects; Abstract; 3.1 Sensor specification; 3.2 Sensor error reduction techniques; References; Further reading; 4. Resistive sensors; Abstract; 4.1 Resistivity and resistance; 4.2 Potentiometric sensors; 4.3 Strain gauges.

Sensors for Mechatronics, Second Edition, offers an overview of the sensors and sensor systems required and applied in mechatronics. Emphasis lies on the physical background of the operating principles that is illustrated with examples of commercially available sensors and recent developments. Chapters discuss the general aspects of sensors, with a special section on quantities, notations and relations. In addition, the book includes a section devoted to sensor errors and error minimization that apply to most of the sensors discussed. Each subsequent chapter deals with one class of sensors, pursuing a classification according to physical principles rather than measurands. Categories discussed include resistive, capacitive, inductive and magnetic, optical, piezoelectric and acoustic sensors. For each category of sensors, a number of applications is given. Where appropriate, a section is added on the interfacing of the sensor.

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