Automotive Sensors

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
• Disclaimers
• Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
• Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
• Product Definitions and Scope of Study
• Automotive Sensors
• End-Use Applications
• Engine and Transmission Applications
• Chassis Applications
• Safety and Security Applications
• Body Applications
• Other Applications

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Industry Overview

• Introduction
• Market Overview
• Global Passenger Cars Market
• Table 1: Global Passenger Cars Market (2006 & 2007): Percentage Breakdown of Passenger Cars Produced in Units by Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Trends and Issues

• Sensor Manufacturers Focus on Low-Cost Smart Devices
• Rising Use of Electronics in Automobiles Drives Sensor Market
• Modularization - Trend of The Day
• Impact of Exogenous Factors
• Microprocessor-based Smart Versions Replace Conventional Ones
• Silicon Sensors Open New Avenues
• Developing Economies - Potential Overrules Risk Elements in Investment
• Packaging: A Necessary Component in Sensor Costs

3. Product Overview

• Automotive Sensors
• Types of Automotive Sensors
• Pressure Sensors
• Temperature Sensors
• Position Sensors
• Load Sensors
• Acceleration Sensors
• ADAS Sensors
• Air Quality Sensors
• Angular-Rate Sensors
• Automotive Current Sensors
• Distance Sensors
• Engine Oil Sensors
• Flow Sensors
• Humidity Sensors
• Image Sensors
• Knock Sensors
• Light Sensors
• Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensors
• NOx Sensors
• Oxygen/Lambda Sensors
• Rollover Sensors
• Speed Sensors
• Torque Sensors
• Seat Occupant Detection Sensors
• Vehicle Occupant Detection Sensors
• Yaw-Rate Sensors
• Automotive Applications of Sensors by End-Use Applications
• Automotive Sensors by End-Use Applications
• Technologies Involved in Automotive Sensors Industry
• Potentiometer
• Inductive Sensors
• Hall Effect Sensors
• Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS)
• MEMS Applications in the Automotive Industry
• Safety System Applications
• Engine/Drive Train
• Vehicle Diagnostics/Monitoring
• Electromechanical Sensor Technology
• EMS Applications in Automotive Industry

4. Product Launches/Developments

• Microsemi Unveils LX1973BO Sensor
• Micronas Unveils New Models of varioHAL Family of Sensors
• Transense Introduces New SAW Sensor
• Kavlico Unveils MAP Sensor Based on MEMS Capacitive Sensing Technology
• Allegro Rolls Out Linear Hall Effect Sensors
• Kavlico Introduces In-Cylinder Pressure Sensor
• Kavlico Develops Sensor Module for Automatic Transmission
• Melexis Introduces Light-to-Frequency SensorEyeC
• Duncan Electronics Unleashes Rotary Hall Effect Sensor
• Honeywell Launches R300 Series Temperature Sensors
• Systron Donner Automotive Rolls Out New Angular-Rate Sensor
• Delphi Augments Replacement Oxygen Sensor Line with Planar Technology
• TDK Unveils Angle Sensor Developed Using GMR Elements
• Gentex Acquires Patents for New Image Sensor Construction Method
• OmniVision Unveils Automotive Sensors with NIR Capability
• Freescale Introduces New Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Micron Launches New Image Sensor
• Omron Unveils Microwave Radar Sensor
• Delphi Unveils Ammonia Sensor for Automobiles
• Endevco Launches 7285 Accelerometer
• Sensor Platforms Releases SSP1401 Multi-Channel LRC Sensor Interface Chip
• Honeywell Launches Open-Loop Current Sensors
• Sensata Technologies Unveils Gasoline Direct Injection Sensors
• Micronas Develops Programmable Hall-Effect Sensors
• VTI Launches New Digital Accelerometers
• Freescale Unveils New MPXV7000 Series Integrated Pressure Sensors
• Analog Devices Unleash Sensors for Automotive Industry
• Siemens Develops Advanced Pressure Sensor
• Siemens Comes Up with a New Sensor
• Hella Develops Smart Sensor for Vehicle Parking
• EnTire Solutions Rolls Out Aftermarket TPM Sensors
• Cypress Semiconductor Introduces ECK100 Kit
• PCB Develops Series 103BICP(r)Acoustic Pressure Sensors
• Infineon Technologies Launches SP35 Tire Pressure Sensor
• Nippon Ceramic Develops World' s Smallest Gas Sensor
• Sensata Unveils Temperature Sensor Series
• Micron Releases Advanced Image Sensor
• Honeywell Launches 700 Series of Temperature Sensors
• Honeywell Launches Pressure Sensors for Multitude Applications
• GE Sensing Rolls Out Druck 1500 Series
• OmniVision Unveils OV7940
• Preh Showcases 4-in-1 Sensing Systems for Windshield Defogging

5. Recent Industry Activity

• General Automotive Enters into Joint-Venture Agreement with SenCer
• Tyco Electronics Divests Automotive Radar Sensors Business
• Continental Takes Over Siemens VDO
• EPCOS Acquires Aktiv Sensor
• Hella Takes Over Enko Automotive
• DriveSol Worldwide Holding Takes Over Wabash Technologies
• Lionax Signs Supply Deal with Shanghai Tuofeng
• Silicon Microstructures Appoints International Distributors
• CTS Secures Contract to Produce Turbocharger Position Sensor
• Continental Takes Over VTI' s Sensor Module Business
• Continental Acquires Motorola' s Automotive Electronics Business
• Micron Technology Snaps Up Avago
• Bourns Acquires SSI Automotive Controls Business
• Sensata Acquires Honeywell' s FTAS Business
• Measurement Specialties Acquires BetaTHERM Sensors and YSI Temperature
• Micron Technology Purchases ZiLOG Facility
• Methode Electronics Enters into Partnership with SensorDynamics
• Symyx Technologies Inks Agreement with Stargate Mobile
• Hella Awards Contract to OmniVision
• TI Divests Sensors & Controls Business
• CTS Begins Operation at Czech Republic Plant
• Honeywell Acquires Lebow
• Schneider Electric Takes Over BEI Technologies
• Measurement Specialties Buys HL Planartechnik
• Siemens Acquires Stake in American Electronic Components
• China Automotive Systems and Sensor System Solutions form Sensor JV
• CTS Bags Contract from Pierburg
• Melexis Acquires Sentron

6. Focus on Select Players

• Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. (US)
• Analog Devices, Inc. (US)
• Autoliv, Inc. (Sweden)
• Bosch Sensortec GmbH (Germany)
• CASCO Products Corporation (US)
• Continental AG (Germany)
• CTS Corporation (US)
• Custom Sensors & Technologies Inc. (US)
• Kavlico Corporation (US)
• Delphi Corporation (US)
• Denso Corporation (Japan)
• ELESYS North America, Inc. (US)
• Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (US)
• GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies (US)
• Hamamatsu Photonics KK (Japan)
• Hamlin Electronics LP (US)
• Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. (Germany)
• Hitachi Automotive Systems (Japan)
• Honeywell Sensing & Control (US)
• Infineon Technologies North America Corp. (US)
• Magneti Marelli Holdings S.p.A (Italy)
• Melexis Microelectronic Integrated Systems N.V. (Belgium)
• Melexis, Inc. (US)
• Micralyne, Inc. (US)
• Micron Technology, Inc. (US)
• NGK Spark Plugs USA, Inc. (US)
• NXP Semiconductors (The Netherlands)
• Novotechnik U.S., Inc. (US)
• Omron Corporation (Japan)
• OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH (Germany)
• Sensata Technologies (US)
• SSI Technologies, Inc. (US)
• TT electronics plc (UK)
• Universal Sensors, Inc. (China)
• Visteon Corporation (US)

7. Global Market Perspective

• Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Sensors by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 3: World Historic Perspective for Automotive Sensors by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 4: World 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Sensors by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2009 & 2015 Sensors Market by End-Use Application (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Sensors in Engine and Transmission Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 6: World Historic Perspective for Automotive Sensors in Engine and Transmission Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 7: World 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Sensors in Engine and Transmission Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Sensors in Chassis Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 9: World Historic Perspective for Automotive Sensors in Chassis Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 10: World 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Sensors in Chassis Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Sensors in Safety and Security Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 12: World Historic Perspective for Automotive Sensors in Safety and Security Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 13: World 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Sensors in Safety and Security Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Sensors in Body Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 15: World Historic Perspective for Automotive Sensors in Body Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 16: World 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Sensors in Body Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Sensors in Other Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 18: World Historic Perspective for Automotive Sensors in Other Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 19: World 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Sensors in Other Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. The United States

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Automotive Applications Dominate US Sensor Market
  • Market Trends
  • Role of Government and Regulatory Authorities
  • Tyre Pressure Sensors - Legislative Enactments
  • Product Launches
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Select Players
  • Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.
  • Analog Devices, Inc.
  • CASCO Products Corporation
  • CTS Corporation
  • Custom Sensors & Technologies, Inc.
  • Kavlico Corporation
  • Delphi Corporation
  • ELESYS North America, Inc.
  • Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.
  • GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies
  • Hamlin Electronics LP
  • Honeywell Sensing & Control
  • Infineon Technologies North America Corp.
  • Melexis, Inc.
  • Micralyne, Inc.
  • Micron Technology, Inc.
  • NGK Spark Plugs USA, Inc.
  • Novotechnik U.S., Inc.
  • Sensata Technologies
  • SSI Technologies, Inc.
  • Visteon Corporation
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 20: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 21: US Historic Perspective for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 22: US 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets for Years 2000, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Canada

• Market Analysis
• Current and Future Analysis
• Table 23: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 24: Canadian Historic Perspective for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 25: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets for Years 2000, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Japan

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Fall and Rise of Japanese Sensors Industry
  • Market Trends
  • Product Launches
  • Select Japanese Players
  • Denso Corporation
  • Hamamatsu Photonics KK
  • Hitachi Automotive Systems
  • Omron Corporation
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 26: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 27: Japanese Historic Perspective for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 28: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets for Years 2000, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • Market Overview
  • European Passenger Cars Market
  • Table 29: European Passenger Cars Market (2006 & 2007): Percentage Breakdown of Passenger Cars Produced in Units by Region for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Growth as a Part of European Union
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Market Trends
  • Market Growth Influenced by Emission Norms
  • Safety and Comfort Features Drive the Demand for Sensors
  • Product Launches
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Select European Players
  • Autoliv, Inc. (Sweden)
  • Bosch Sensortec GmbH (Germany)
  • Continental AG (Germany)
  • Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. (Germany)
  • Magneti Marelli Holdings S.p.A (Italy)
  • Melexis Microelectronic Integrated Systems N.V. (Belgium)
  • NXP Semiconductors (The Netherlands)
  • OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH (Germany)
  • TT electronics plc (UK)
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 30: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Sensors by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 31: European Historic Perspective for Automotive Sensors by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 32: European 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Sensors by Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2000, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 33: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 34: European Historic Perspective for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 35: European 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets for Years 2000, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4a. France

• Market Analysis
• Current and Future Analysis
• Table 36: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 37: French Historic Perspective for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 38: French 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets for Years 2000, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4b. Germany

• Market Analysis
• Current and Future Analysis
• Table 39: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 40: German Historic Perspective for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 41: German 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets for Years 2000, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4c. Italy

• Market Analysis
• Current and Future Analysis
• Table 42: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 43: Italian Historic Perspective for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 44: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets for Years 2000, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4d. The United Kingdom

• Market Analysis
• Current and Future Analysis
• Table 45: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 46: UK Historic Perspective for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 47: UK 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets for Years 2000, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4e. Rest of Europe

• Market Analysis
• Current & Future Analysis
• Table 48: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 49: Rest of Europe Historic Perspective for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 50: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets for Years 2000, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. Asia-Pacific

• A. Market Analysis
  • Fastest Growing Market Worldwide
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • China
  • Rise in Vehicle Production Boosts Chinese Automotive Sensors Market
  • Auto Industry Driving the Oxygen Sensors Market in China
  • Chinese Domestic Suppliers Lower Prices to Overcome Competition
  • India
  • Government Regulations to Propel Automotive Sensors Demand in India
  • Role of Government in Indian Automotive Sensors Industry
  • South East Asian countries
  • Strong Increase in South East Asian Auto Sensor Market
  • Imports Erode Local Manufacturer Profits in South East Asia
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Universal Sensors, Inc. - A Major Chinese Player
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 51: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 52: Asia-Pacific Historic Perspective for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 53: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets for Years 2000, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. Rest of World

• Market Analysis
• Table 54: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 55: Rest of World Historic Perspective for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Application - Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 56: Rest of World 15-Year Perspective for Automotive Sensors by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Engine and Transmission, Chassis, Safety and Security, Body and Other Application Markets for Years 2000, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

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