Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1 Digital tools; 2 Analog tools; 3 Analog digital conversion and sampling; 4 Sensors and actuators; 5 Data analysis and control; Appendix A: Grounding and shielding; Appendix B: Experimental uncertainties; Appendix C: C programming tips; Appendix D:Numerical methods and C functions; Appendix E: Summary of Data Translation DT3010 PCI plug-in card; Appendix F: Using the digital oscilloscope to record waveforms; Appendix G: Electrical hazards and safety; Appendix H: Standard resistor and capacitor values
Summary
This text describes in practical terms how to use a desk-top computer to sense, analyse and display real-world quantities, including displacement, temperature, force, sound, light, and biomedical potentials. Only a very basic knowledge of electronics is assumed, making it ideal for college-level laboratory courses and practising engineers and scientists
