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ELEC 344 Sensors and Actuators Units: 3.75
This course provides an introduction to sensing and actuation in mechatronic systems. The topics include physical principles for the measurement and sensing of displacement, motion, force, torque, pressure, flow, humidity, radiation (visible and IR) and temperature using analog and digital transducers; actuating principles using continuous drive actuators, stepper motors, optical encoders and servo motors; and methods for signal collection, conditioning and analysis.
NOT OFFERED 2024-2025
(Lec: 3, Lab: 0.75, Tut: 0)
NOT OFFERED 2024-2025
(Lec: 3, Lab: 0.75, Tut: 0)
Offering Term: F
CEAB Units:
Mathematics 0
Natural Sciences 0
Complementary Studies 0
Engineering Science 27
Engineering Design 18
Offering Faculty: Smith Engineering
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Explain the basic transduction mechanismsin different types of sensors, and the evolution of emerging sensor and actuator technologies.
- Explain the concepts behind converting electrical power into a mechanical output (actuators), and describe different types of motors.
- Explain the operation of commonly used sensors and actuators, recognizing their limitations.
- Test and calibrate different sensors and actuators, and be able to read and understand their datasheets.
- Analyze and identify the most appropriate sensors and actuators for an application in a mechatronic system.
- Work collaboratively on team tasks to design, build and test an integrated system involving sensors and actuators, and demonstrate system operation.