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SEP 783

Sensors and Actuators

Graduate

Winter 2026 · C01

Topics

  • Principle of sensing and sensor characteristics
  • Sensor Interfacing and Noises
  • Thermal Sensors and Flow Sensors
  • Pressure, force, and strain sensor
  • Position, presence, and displacement Sensors
  • Project 1 presentation
  • Acceleration and Velocity Sensors
  • Motion, Distance, and Humidity Sensors
  • AC Motors and control, DC Motor and Controls
  • Project 2 presentation, Project 2 Report
  • Motor Interfacing and control
  • Test and Project 3 demonstration

Readings

  • Handbook of modern sensors: physics, designs, and application
    Fraden, Jacob · 2016 · Recommended / optional
    Springer Science & Business Media
  • Sensors for mechatronics
    Regtien, Paul PL, and Edwin Dertien. · 2018 · Recommended / optional
    Elsevier
Undated

Topics

  • Basic Electromagnetics
  • Magnetostatics
  • Reluctance method
  • Magnetism
  • Theory of magnetic sensors
  • Hall effect and magnetoresistive sensors
  • Application of hall sensors
  • Eddy-current damping generation and model
  • Application of eddy-current damper in automotive active suspension
  • Magnetorheological fluid control
  • Magnetorheological fluid shock obsorber in automotive
  • Small gap electromagnetic actuators
  • Linear motor model and performance analysis
  • Optimization of Fast-acting actuators
Sources