ASSIGNMENT - 1

Part I
1. Explain the following terms briefly with a neat sketch:

(a) Piezoelectric transducer (c) Fluid level and fluid flow sensors
(b) Thermistors (d) Photovoltaic transducer

(e) Tactile sensors (g) Types of motion sensors

(f) Absolute encoder (h) Turbine flow meter

(I) Orifice plate

(j) Photo diode

2. Explain about micro sensors and micro actuators.

3. Explain briefly the classification of actuators with a suitable example.

4. Perform research on Mechatronic systems used in Vehicles. Identify the type of sensors/
actuators that are used in the following systems
A. Air bag
B. Door lock
C. Powered side mirrors

5. Identify all Mechatronic components used in the following Devices:

A. Modern washing Machine
B. Servo-driven Industrial robots
C. Automated entry door
6. Name the human temperature control system.
Part 2

1. A thermistor has a resistance temperature co-efficient of -5% over

temperature range of 25 Oc to 50 Oc. If the resistance of the thermistor is 100  at
25 Oc, what is the resistance at 35 Oc.?
2. A ceramic pick up (piezoelectric) has a dimension of 5 mm x 5 mm x 1.25 mm.
The force acting on it is 5N. The charge sensitivity of the crystal is 150 x 10 -12
pC/N; its permittivity is 12.5 x 10 - 9 F/m. If the modulus of elasticity of the crystal
is 12 x 106 N /m2, Calculate
A. The strain
C. The capacitance