TY - JOUR

T1 - A conceptual study for a computer-based tool to support electronics design in a mechatronic environment.

AU - Bradley, D. A.

AU - Walters, R. M.

AU - Dorey, A. P.

PY - 2000

Y1 - 2000

N2 - Mechatronics requires the integration of a range of technologies, often with conflicting requirements. This problem is particularly complex with respect to the electronic element of a mechatronic system where there are currently no computer-based tools available to support and assist the design team during the early, decision making, stages of the design process. The paper describes a concept study for a computer-based design support tool based on the use of functional modelling and operating in the electronic domain which will enable the electronics designer to rapidly evaluate differing design strategies. Operation of the proposed tool is illustrated by a design case study.

AB - Mechatronics requires the integration of a range of technologies, often with conflicting requirements. This problem is particularly complex with respect to the electronic element of a mechatronic system where there are currently no computer-based tools available to support and assist the design team during the early, decision making, stages of the design process. The paper describes a concept study for a computer-based design support tool based on the use of functional modelling and operating in the electronic domain which will enable the electronics designer to rapidly evaluate differing design strategies. Operation of the proposed tool is illustrated by a design case study.

KW - Mechatronics

KW - Electronics

KW - Engineering design

KW - System integration

U2 - 10.1016/S0141-9331(99)00067-8

DO - 10.1016/S0141-9331(99)00067-8

M3 - Journal article

VL - 24

SP - 51

EP - 61

JO - Microprocessors and Microsystems

JF - Microprocessors and Microsystems

SN - 1872-9436

IS - 2

ER -