COURSE CONTENT

1. Introduction to mechatronic systems
2. Mathematical representation and response calculation for basic mechatronic systems
3. Basic notions of the Laplace and Fourier transforms
4. Mechatronic system synthesis using subsystems (components)
5. Principles and specifications of mechatronic design
6. Diodes and applications
7. Bipolar transistors, field transistors, and applications
8. General principles of sensors and actuators, step motors
9. Logical circuits and applications
10. Microprocessors and digital / analog communication with subsystems
11. A/D and D/A signal conversion and basic digital signal processing

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course constitutes a first, comprehensive, introduction to the basic notions of the theory and practice of mechatronic systems. Upon successful completion of the course the student will be in position to:

• Identify and describe mechatronic systems and their functioning
• Develop mathematical models for simple mechatronic systems
• Analyze mechatronic systems by computing their responses in the time and Fourier (frequency) domains
• Analyze the operation of electronic subsystems (diodes, transistors)
• Explain the basic operating principles of sensors and actuators
• Explain the functioning and role of the microprocessor
• Explain A/D and D/A signal conversions and elementary and basic digital signal processing
• Perform the preliminary design of a simple mechatronic system through proper selections
• Perform the above at a basic level using proper digital simulation environments, such as MATLAB/SIMULINK, Labview, Electronic Workbench, and assess the preliminary design of a simple mechatronic system