This page lists the assigned readings for some individual class sessions, plus a collection of recommended auxiliary reference books.
Textbooks
[JF] = Fraden, J. Handbook of Modern Sensors: Physics, Designs, and Applications. 4th ed. Springer, 2010. ISBN: 9781441964656. [Preview with Google Books] (3rd edition also OK)
[H&H] = Horowitz, P., and W. Hill. The Art of Electronics. 2nd ed. Cambridge University Press, 1989. ISBN: 9780521370950.
Assigned Readings
| SES # | TOPICS | READINGS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction; basic sensor-related electronics and signal conditioning |
[JF] Chapters 1, 2 and 4 (introduction and signal conditioning). Optional [H&H] Chapters 4 and 7 (op-amps). Pallás-Areny, R., and J. G. Webster. Chapter in Analog Signal Processing. Wiley-IEEE, 1999. ISBN: 9780471125280. [Preview with Google Books] |
| 2 | Electronics (cont.) |
How to Bias an Op-Amp (PDF) [H&H] Chapters 1, 4 and 5. [JF] Chapter 5 (interface electronic circuits). |
| 3 | Electronics (cont.) |
Vaughan, R. G., N. L. Scott, et al. “The Theory of Bandpass Sampling.” IEEE Transactions on Signal Processing 39, no. 9 (1991): 1973-84. National Semiconductor. Datasheet for “LM13700 Dual Operational Transconductance Amplifiers with Linearizing Diodes and Buffers.” (PDF) |
| 4 | Pressure and force |
Interlink Electronics. “FSR™ Force Sensing Resistors Integration Guide.” (PDF - 1.4MB) Papakostas, T. V., J. Lima, et al. “A Large Area Force Sensor for Smart Skin Applications.” Proceedings of IEEE Sensors 2002, vol. 2, pp. 1620-4. Optional Hristu, D., N. Ferrier, et al. “The Performance of a Deformable-Membrane Tactile Sensor: Basic Results on Geometrically-Defined Tasks.” Proceedings of IEEE Int’l Conf. on Robotics and Automation 2000. Karniyama, K., et al. “Vision-Based Sensor for Real-Time Measuring of Surface Traction Fields.” IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications 25, no. 1 (2005): 68-75. Koehly, R., D. Curtil, et al. “Paper FSRs and Latex/Fabric Traction Sensors: Methods for The Development of Home-Made Touch Sensors.” NIME ‘06 Proceedings of the 2006 conference on New interfaces for musical expression. McElligott, L., et al. “’ForSe FIElds’ — Force Sensors For Interactive Environments.” Proceedings of UBICOMP 2002. Mattmann, C., et al. “Recognizing Upper Body Postures using Textile Strain Sensors.” Proceedings of 11th IEEE International Symposium on Wearable Computers, pp. 29-36. Lombriser, C., et al. “Modeling Service-Oriented Context Processing in Dynamic Body Area Networks.” IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications 27, no. 1 (2009): 49-57. Merlin Systems Corporation. Merlin Stetch Sensor Application Note. 2004. |
| 5 | Pressure, strain and piezoelectrics |
Piezo Systems, Inc. Introduction to Piezo Transducers. Measurement Specialties, Inc. (MSI). Piezo Film Sensors Technical Manual. (PDF - 1.4MB) [Read in particular pp. 2-4, 27-31, and 36-42] |
| 6 | Electric field and capacitive sensing |
Optional Paradiso, J. A., and N. Gershenfeld. “Musical Applications of Electric Field Sensing.” Computer Music Journal 21, no. 2 (Summer 1997): 69-89. (PDF - 1.2MB) Philipp, H. “Charge Transfer Sensing.” Sensor Review 19, no. 2 (1999): 96-105. Baxter, L. Capacitive Sensors: Design and Applications. John Wiley & Sons, 1996. ISBN: 9780780353510. [Preview with Google Books] |
| 7 | Capacitive applications and magnetic sensing |
Raab, F. H., et al. “Magnetic Position and Orientation Tracking System.” IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems 15, no. 5 (1979): 709-18. [Paper on Polhemus tracker technologies] Lee, S. K., W. Buxton, et al. “A Multi-Touch Three Dimensional Touch-Sensitive Tablet.” CHI ‘85 Proceedings (1985): 21-6. (PDF) [Paper on Buxton’s capacitive trackpad] |
Additional References
Signals References
Pallas-Areny, R., and J. G. Webster. Analog Signal Processing. Wiley-Interscience, 1999. ISBN: 9780471125280.
Horowitz, P., and W. Hill. The Art of Electronics. Cambridge University Press, 1989. ISBN: 9780521370950.
Lancaster, D. Active Filter Cookbook. Newnes, 1996. ISBN: 9780750629867.
Other Auxiliary References
Jung, W. The OpAmp Cookbook. Prentice Hall, 1986. ISBN: 9780138896010.
Brignell, J., and N. White. Intelligent Sensor Systems. Taylor & Francis, 1996. ISBN: 9780750303897.
Everett, H. R. Sensors for Mobile Robots. A. K. Peters / CRC Press, 1995. ISBN: 9781568810485.
Scherz, P. Practical Electronics for Inventors. 2nd ed. McGraw-Hill / TAB Electronics, 2006. ISBN: 9780071452816.
Good Niche References
Baxter, L. Capacitive Sensors: Design and Applications. Wiley-IEEE Press, 1996. ISBN: 9780780353510.
APC International. Piezoelectric Ceramics: Principles & Applications. ACP International, 2002. ISBN: 9780971874404.
Lawrence, A. Modern Inertial Technology: Navigation, Guidance, and Control. Springer, 1998. ISBN: 9780387985077.
Rueger, J. M. Electronic Distance Measurement. Springer, 1996. ISBN: 9780387611594.
