Mechatronics is the integration of electronic engineering‎,‎ mechanical engineering‎,‎ control and computer engineering‎.‎ From auto‎-focus cameras to car engine management systems‎,‎ and from state‎-of‎-the‎-art robots to the humble washing machine‎,‎ Mechatronics has a hand in them all‎.‎ This book presents a clear and comprehensive introduction to the area‎.‎ It is practical and applied so it helps you to comprehend and design mechatronic systems‎.‎ By also explaining the philosophy of Mechatronics it provides you with a frame of understanding to develop a truly interdisciplinary and integrated approach to engineering‎.‎ Mechatronics is essential reading for students requiring an introduction to this exciting area at undergraduate and higher diploma level‎.‎ * New Content includes‎:‎ An expanded first chapter gives a comprehensive introduction to the subject‎.‎ * Includes more in‎-depth discussion of op‎-amps‎,‎ mechanisms‎,‎ and motor selection to improve clarity and extend applications‎.‎ * A new Appendix on Electrical Circuit Analysis is included to make the basic methods used for both d‎.‎c‎.‎ and a‎.‎c‎.‎ circuit analysis easily accessible to readers‎.‎