Preface Acknowledgements 1. Introducing mechatronics 2. Sensors and transducers 3. Signal conditioning 4. Digital signals 5. Digital logic 6. Data presentation systems 7. Pneumatic and hydraulic actuation systems 8. Mechanical actuation systems 9. Electrical actuation systems 10. Microprocessors and microcontrollers 11. Assembly language 12. C language 13. Input/output systems 14. Programmable logic controllers 15. Communication systems 16. Fault finding 17. Basic system models 18. System models 19. Dynamic responses of systems 20. System transfer functions 21. Frequency response 22. Closed-loop controllers 23. Artificial intelligence 24. Mechatronic systems Appendices Answers Index