Introduction to sensors and actuators and their place in mechatronic systems; Sensors: Sensed quantities; Sensor types and principles; Uses of Sensors; Dynamics of Sensors; Sensor systems; smart sensors; Sensor fault detection and redundancy; measurement uncertainty its compensation; sensor interfacing; Actuation: Basic principles; steady state analysis of AC & DC motors, electrical motor selection; motor performance & prediction; electro-hydraulic systems; electro-pneumatic systems; simulation & modeling; mechanical power transmission; choice of actuation system; open and closed loop actuator; actuator fault tolerance and redundancy; actuator interfacing; System design of sensor/actuator systems and control systems; Newer trends in sensor and actuator design.

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