Developments in Sensor Interfaces

Table of Contents

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Research Scope and Methodology
  • Research Scope and Segmentation
  • Research Methodology
• Introduction and Key Findings
  • Technology Snapshot
  • Key Findings

2 TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS VIEWPOINT

• Technology and Applications Overview
  • Introduction to Sensor Interface ICs
  • Current Scenario for Sensor Interface ICs
  • Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs)
• Sensor Fusion
  • Introduction to Sensor Fusion
  • Types of Sensor Fusion
• Future Trends
  • Analyst Insights
  • Atomic Storage and Molecular Processors
  • Self-Assembly for Microelectronic Interconnects

3 TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION FACTOR ANALYSIS

• Adoption Factors for Sensor Interfacing
  • Drivers for Sensor Interfacing
  • Challenges for Sensor Interfacing
• Adoption Factors for Sensor Fusion
  • Drivers for Sensor Fusion
  • Challenges for Sensor Fusion
  • Opportunity and Threat Analysis for Sensor Fusion

4 INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENTS

• Developments in Sensor Interfacing--USA
  • Multichannel LRC Sensor Interface Chip
  • Mixed Signal Controller Programmable Sensor Interface (MSCPSI)
  • Digital Signal Controllers Enable Smart Sensor Applications
  • Sensor Interface Cards for Data Acquisition
• Developments in Sensor Interfacing--World
  • Melexis' Sensor Interfacing ICs--Belgium
  • Fast Automotive Sensor Signal Conditioner--Germany
  • Universal Sensor Interface (USI)--Netherlands

5 CONTACTS; GLOSSARY; AND PATENTS

• Database of Key Participants; Glossary
  • Key Contacts
  • Glossary
• Related Patents
  • Issued Patents
  • Published Applications

6 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASES

• Decision Support Tables
  • Consumer Electronics Contribution to Electronics Industry--World (2002 to 2012)
  • Electronic Data Processing Contribution to Electronics Industry--World (2002 to 2012)
  • Electronic Components Contribution to Electronics Industry--World (2002 to 2012)
  • Telecommunication Contribution to Electronics Industry--World (2002 to 2012)