ABSTRACT

""Covers all areas of computer-based data acquisition--from basic concepts to the most recent technical developments--without the burden of long theoretical derivations and proofs. Offers practical, solution-oriented design examples and real-life case studies in each chapter and furnishes valuable selection guides for specific types of hardware.

chapter 1|21 pages

Introduction to Data Acquisition Systems

chapter 3|36 pages

D/A and A/D Converters

chapter 4|49 pages

Transducers and Sensors

chapter 6|27 pages

Local Data Acquisition Using PC’s

chapter 7|36 pages

Local Data Acquisition Using GPIB

chapter 8|76 pages

Remote Data Acquisition Using PC’s

chapter 9|37 pages

Interfacing Actuators to the PC

chapter 10|52 pages

Networked Data Acquisition and Fieldbus