Advanced Microsystems for Automotive Applications 2003

Front Matter....Pages i-xvi
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Prologue — Beyond Microsystems....Pages 3-7
Processes for the Fabrication of Three Dimensional MEMS Structures....Pages 9-20
Signal Processing for Automotive Applications....Pages 21-35
Packaging of Micro Devices for Automotive Applications - Techniques and Examples....Pages 37-45
Micro-Mechatronics in Automotive Applications....Pages 47-57
A Novel High Aspect Ratio Technology for MEMS Fabrication Using Standard Silicon Wafers....Pages 59-66
Interconnect Systems in Automotive Sensors at Elevated Temperatures....Pages 67-77
The 6 th Framework Program: Microsystem and Micro@Nano-Technology in IST....Pages 79-86
Front Matter....Pages 87-87
Advanced Solution for Pressure Based Side Airbag Systems....Pages 89-95
Prototypic Realisation of Millimetre Wave Radar Imaging....Pages 97-111
New Generation of Inertial Sensor Cluster for ESP- and Future Vehicle Stabilizing Systems in Automotive Applications....Pages 113-125
A New Micromachined Gyroscope with Digital Output....Pages 127-136
Infrared Microbolometer Sensors and Their Application in Automotive Safety....Pages 137-157
Infrared Image Processing for Obstacle Avoidance....Pages 159-173
A Compact 77GHz Transceiver Module Using G3D Diode Technology for Automotive Applications....Pages 175-187
Development of Image Processing Camera (IPCAM)....Pages 189-201
VisiTyre: A TPMS Solution Employing Directly Connected, 2-Wire Communication Channel to Achieve Highly Predictable and Reliable Performance....Pages 203-213
Short Range Radar System for Automotive Applications....Pages 215-221
Laserscanner Innovations for Detection of Obstacles and Road....Pages 223-247
High Resolution Piezo Film Sensor Systems for Automotive Applications....Pages 249-259
Front Matter....Pages 87-87
Solutions for Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems....Pages 261-269
Subsystem Integration for Low-Cost Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems....Pages 271-279
BioVolume: The Seat Integrated Human Based System to Meet FMVSS208 Automatic Suppression Concerns....Pages 281-299
Capacitive Angular-Position Sensor....Pages 301-312
Multi-Function Microsensor for Oil Condition Monitoring Systems....Pages 315-322
Determination of Fuel Quantities with a Micromachined Injection Rate Sensor....Pages 323-335
Solder Alternative Electrically Conductive Adhesives with Stable Contact Resistance in Combination with Non-Noble Metallisations for Automotive Electronic Assembly....Pages 337-346
A Low-g Accelerometer for Inertial Measurement Units....Pages 349-358
Reliable, High Quality Infrared Sensors Have Found Their Way Into Automotive Climate Control....Pages 359-376
Miniature Servo Drive System for Air Condition Controls and Test Rig for Dynamic Testing of Small Torques....Pages 377-386
Rapid Control Prototyping of Automatic Climate Control Systems....Pages 387-407
Autodoor. Microsystem for Automotiove Door Module....Pages 409-420
Cabin Air Quality Management in Automotive Practice....Pages 421-430
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems for Increased Comfort and Safety — Current Developments and an Outlook to the Future on the Road....Pages 431-446
Bus System Initiators....Pages 449-456
Future Trends in Software Architectures for Automotive Systems....Pages 457-469
Melexis LIN Solutions Enable Cost Optimized LIN In-Vehicle Networks....Pages 471-484
An Advanced Network Vehicle Controller (NVC) To Support Future Technology Applications....Pages 485-495
OSGi — Service-Delivery-Platform for Car Telematics and Infotainment Systems....Pages 497-507
Automotive Sensor Integration....Pages 509-518
Front Matter....Pages 87-87
Automotive Real Time Cost Effective Multi-Media Network Today....Pages 519-531
Advanced Sensorless Distributed Seat Concept....Pages 533-543
Back Matter....Pages 545-559