TY  - BOOK
AU  - De Silva,Clarence W.
TI  - Mechatronics: a foundation course 
SN  - 9781420082111 (hbk.)
AV  - TJ163.12 .D47 2010
U1  - 621 22
PY  - 2010///
CY  - Boca Raton, FL
PB  - CRC Press
KW  - Mechatronics
N1  - Includes index; Mechatronic engineering -- Basic elements and components -- Modeling of mechatronic systems -- Component interconnection and signal conditioning -- Instrument ratings and error analysis -- Sensors and transducers -- Actuators -- Digital hardware and microcontrollers -- Control systems -- Case studies in mechatronics -- Appendix A : Solid mechanics -- Appendix B : Transform techniques -- Appendix C : Probability and statistics -- Appendix D : Software tools
N2  - "This book explains the fundamentals of integrating different types of components and functions, both mechanical and electrical, to achieve optimal operation that meets a desired set of performance specifications. This integration will benefit performance, efficiency, reliability, cost, and environmental impact."--Publisher description
ER  -