Chapter 1: Introduction --
Chapter 2: Signal Theory and Engineering Tools --
Chapter 3: Electrical Components and Electronic Devices --
Chapter 4: Basics of Digital Technology --
Chapter 5: Transducers and Sensors --
Chapter 6: Signal Conditioning Theory, Circuits and Systems --
Chapter 7: Actuators and Mechanisms --
Chapter 8: Microprocessors and Microcontrollers --
Chapter 9: Modeling --
Chapter 10: System Response --
Chapter 11: Transfer Function and Frequency Response --
Chapter 12: Principles of Feeback and Intelligent Control --
Chapter 13: Development Tools and Concepts --
Chapter 14: Components-Based Modular Design and System Validation --
Chapter 15: Integration --
Chapter 16: Mechatronic Design Strategy

This book is designed for the first undergraduate course in mechatronics. It details the basic principles of analysis, design and control of modern mechatronic systems. Key features: latest technological developements microprocesssor and microcontroller-based control systems soft computing technology for intelligent and feedback control scheme and diagnostics methodologies component-based system design case studies on autonomous guided vehicle [agv] conveyor-based material handling systems high speed spindle systems useful tips, tricks, judgement adn heuristics relative merits and demerits of differnt techniques explained