This introductory compendium teaches engineering students how the most common electronic sensors and actuators work. It distinguishes from other books by including the physical and chemical phenomena used as well as the features and specifications of many sensors and actuators.
The useful reference text also contains an introductory chapter that deals with their specifications and classification, a chapter about sensor and actuator networks, and a special topic dealing with the fabrication of sensors and actuators using microelectromechanical systems techniques (sensors and actuators on a chip). A set of exercises and six laboratory projects are highlighted.
Sample Chapter(s)
Preface
Chapter 3: Devices Based on the Electric Field
Chapter 4: Devices Based on Electrical Resistance
Contents:
- Preface
- Introduction
- Micro and Nanotechnology
- Devices Based on the Electric Field
- Devices Based on Electrical Resistance
- Devices Based on the Magnetic Field
- Devices Based on Mechanical Phenomena
- Devices Based on Thermal Phenomena
- Devices Based on Electromagnetic Radiation
- Devices Based on Chemical Phenomena
- Sensor and Actuator Networks
- Summary
- Laboratory Guides
- References
- Index
Readership: Researchers, professionals, academics and graduate students in electrical & electronic engineering, circuits and systems, and general engineering.
