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Data Acquisition Techniques Using PCs

Austerlitz, Howard

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Table of contents
  • Contentsvii
  • Preface to the Second Editionxi
  • Chapter 1. Introduction to Data Acquisition1
  • Chapter 2. Analog Signal Transducers6
  • 2.1 Temperature Sensors7
  • 2.2 Optical Sensors8
  • 2.3 Force and Pressure Transducers13
  • 2.4 Magnetic Field Sensors16
  • 2.5 Ionizing Radiation Sensors18
  • 2.6 Position (Displacement) Sensors19
  • 2.7 Humidity Sensors22
  • 2.8 Fluid Flow Sensors23
  • 2.9 Fiber Optic Sensors24
  • 2.10 Other New Sensor Technologies26
  • Chapter 3. Analog Signal Conditioning29
  • 3.1 Signal Conditioning Techniques29
  • 3.2 Analog Circuit Components30
  • 3.3 Analog Conditioning Circuits37
  • Chapter 4. Analog/Digital Conversions51
  • 4.1 Digital Quantities51
  • 4.2 Data Conversion and DACs55
  • 4.3 ADCs62
  • Chapter 5. The PC78
  • 5.1 IBM PC/XT/AT and Compatible Computers80
  • 5.2 The IBM PC/XT81
  • 5.3 The IBM PC/AT89
  • 5.4 BIOS93
  • 5.5 PCI and Other Local Buses95
  • 5.6 PC Peripherals102
  • Chapter 6. Interfacing Hardware to a PC Bus108
  • 6.1 I/O Data Transfers108
  • 6.2 Memory Data Transfers110
  • 6.3 A Simple, 8-Bit I/O Port Design111
  • 6.4 DMA115
  • 6.5 Wait State Generation115
  • 6.6 Analog Input Card Design117
  • 6.7 16-Bit Data Transfers on ISA Computers118
  • 6.8 Plug and Play120
  • 6.9 Interfacing to the PCI Bus121
  • Chapter 7. Interfacing Software to the PC123
  • 7.1 DOS-Based PC Software Layers123
  • 7.2 Software Interrupts125
  • 7.3 Polled versus Interrupt-Driven Software128
  • 7.4 Special DOS Programs132
  • 7.5 DOS133
  • 7.6 Overcoming DOS Memory Limitations135
  • 7.7 Protected-Mode Operating Systems137
  • Chapter 8. Standard Hardware Interfaces142
  • 8.1 Parallel versus Serial Digital Interfaces142
  • 8.2 Parallel Interfaces144
  • 8.3 Standard Serial Interfaces163
  • 8.4 PC Networks184
  • Chapter 9. Data Storage and Compression Techniques191
  • 9.1 DOS Disk Structure and Files191
  • 9.2 Common DOS File Types195
  • 9.3 Windows File Systems199
  • 9.4 Data Compression Techniques202
  • 9.5 Commercial Data Compression Software221
  • Chapter 10. Data Processing and Analysis222
  • 10.1 Numerical Representation222
  • 10.2 Data Analysis Techniques229
  • Chapter 11. Commercial Data Acquisition Products251
  • 11.1 Commercial Data Acquisition Hardware Products252
  • 11.2 Commercial Data Acquisition Software Products277
  • 11.3 How to Choose Commercial Data Acquisition Products302
  • Chapter 12. Other PC Configurations and Hardware for Data Acquisition304
  • 12.1 Alternative PC Architectures and Processors304
  • 12.2 Notebook PCs and PCMCIA Cards312
  • 12.3 Industrial and Embedded PCs314
  • 12.4 Image Capture Products322
  • Chapter 13. Computer Programming Languages326
  • 13.1 Popular Programming Languages330
  • 13.2 Programming for Microsoft Windows352
  • 13.3 Considerations for Writing Computer Programs357
  • Chapter 14. PC-Based Data Acquisition Applications361
  • 14.1 Ultrasonic Measurement System362
  • 14.2 Electrocardiogram Measurement System369
  • 14.3 Commercial Equipment Using Embedded PCs374
  • 14.4 Future Trends in PC-Based Data Acquisition383
  • Appendix: Data Acquisition and Related PC Product Manufacturers385
  • Bibliography401
  • Index405
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780120683772
  • ISBN-13 9780080530253
  • Author Austerlitz, Howard
  • Edition 2nd
  • Category Technology & Engineering
  • Subject Automation

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The second edition of this highly successful text focuses on the major changes that have taken place in this field in recent times. Data Acquisition Techniques Using PCs, Second Edition, recognises that data acquisition is the core of most engineering and many life science systems in measurement and instrumentation. It will prove invaluable to scientists, engineers, students and technicians wishing to keep up with the latest technological developments.

* Teaches the reader how to set up a PC-based system that measures, analyzes, and controls experiments and processes through detailed design examples

* Geared for beginning and advanced users, with many tutorials for less experienced readers, and detailed standards references for more experienced readers

* Fully revised new edition discusses latest programming languages and includes a list of over 80 product manufacurers to save valuable time