This book is designed for the first undergraduate course in mechatronics. It details the basic principles of analysis, design and control of modern mechatronic systems. Key features: latest technological developements microprocesssor and microcontroller-based control systems soft computing technology for intelligent and feedback control scheme and diagnostics methodologies component-based system design case studies on autonomous guided vehicle [agv] conveyor-based material handling systems high speed spindle systems useful tips, tricks, judgement adn heuristics relative merits and demerits of differnt techniques explained. Table of content: chapter 1 introduction chapter 2 signal theory and engineering tools chapter 3 electrical components and electronic devices chapter 4 basics of digital technology chapter 5 transducers and sensors chapter 6 signal conditioning theory, circuits and systems chapter 7 actuators and mechanisms chapter 8 microprocessor and microcontroller chapter 9 modeling chapter 10 system response chapter 11 transfer function and frequency response chapter 12 principles of feedback and intelligent control chapter 13 development tools and concepts chapter 14 components-based system design and system validation chapter 15 integration chapter 16 mechatronic design strategy :an example with high speed spindle - from Amzon