Course Information
Line Number 257780
Course Name ME778 - Sensors And Actuators
Course Description
This course introduces sensors and actuators used in electromechanical, computer controlled machines and devices. Topics operating principles, design considerations, and applications of analog sensors, digital transducers, stepper motors, continuous-drive actuators, and drive system electronics. Component integration and design considerations are studied through examples selected from applications of machine tools, mechatronics, precision machines, robotics, aerospace systems, and ground and underwater vehicles.