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This document provides information about the ME 442 Mechatronics course taught by Dr. Houssam Chouikhi. The course provides an overview of integrated electromechanical systems that employ electronics for sensing, actuation and control. It demonstrates the integration of various components in designing competitive mechatronic systems. Practical assignments and projects are aimed at enhancing planning and team skills. The course covers topics like electric circuits, semiconductor electronics, system response, analog/digital signal processing, microcontrollers, data acquisition, sensors, actuators and control architectures.

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ME442 Chapter1

This document provides information about the ME 442 Mechatronics course taught by Dr. Houssam Chouikhi. The course provides an overview of integrated electromechanical systems that employ electronics for sensing, actuation and control. It demonstrates the integration of various components in designing competitive mechatronic systems. Practical assignments and projects are aimed at enhancing planning and team skills. The course covers topics like electric circuits, semiconductor electronics, system response, analog/digital signal processing, microcontrollers, data acquisition, sensors, actuators and control architectures.

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College of Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering

ME 442- Mechatronics

Dr. Houssam Chouikhi


[email protected]
Room # 1066

2020 - 2021
Course Description
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The mechatronics course provides the student with a general overview of


an integrated electromechnical system, which employs analog and/or
digital electronics for sensing, actuation and control.

An important objective of the course is to demonstrate the integration of


measurement systems, control, electronics, programming and mechanics
in designing competitive systems.

The practical assignments and the project work are designed to enhance
planning and team skills.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Electric Circuits and Components
Chapter 3: Semiconductor Electronics
Chapter 4: System Response
Chapter 5: Analog Signal Processing Using Operational Amplifiers
Chapter 6: Digital Circuits
Chapter 7:Microcontroller Programming and Interfacing
Chapter 8: Data Acquisition
Chapter 9: Sensors
Chapter 10: Actuators
Chapter 11: Mechatronic Systems – Control Architectures and Case
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Chapter 1: Introduction
1. Introduction to Mechatronic Systems
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Objective: Define a mechatronic system, understand its primary elements and


appreciate its relevance to contemporary engineering design.

Mechatronics is an interdisciplinary field involving:


Mechanics,
Instrumentation,
Electronics,
Robotics/Automation,
Computer components, and
Control systems.

Systems are networked together to meet the demands of highly


automated manufacturing processes and technicians are trained to
master the necessary skills.
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Mechatronics is a dynamic field that changes daily with the rapid


improvements in technology and computer systems.

If you like to work with highly automated equipment, computer


interfacing, and simulation software,

If you like to see what things are made of and how they work using
both your mind and your hands,

You will enjoy this program


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What is Mechatronics ? The Very Basics In 7 Minutes

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Mechatronics System Design - The Very Basics in 10 Minutes

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