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270 Understanding Smart Sensors11.6 SummaryThis chapter examined the control of the output portion of the system madepossible by smart-power ICs. That technology, combined with smart sensorsand computing technology, is part of mechatronics, a holistic approach to thesystem. New developments in batteries and display technology will help toredefine the “sensor.” Advances in all those areas will contribute to new generationsof smarter sensing and smart sensing systems that are interactive sensingnetworks, especially if potential system problems are taken into account early inthe design process. The complete microsystem is a promise that may be fulfilledin the future.References[1] Comerford, R. “Mecha … What?” IEEE Spectrum, Vol. 31, No. 8, Aug. 1994, pp. 46–49.[2] Wollschlager, R., K. M. Wellnitz, and R. Frank, “Diagnostics and Communications inVehicle Control Systems Using Smart Power ICs,” SAE SP-1013 Sensors and Actuators1994, Warrendale, PA, pp. 21–27.[3] Frank, R., “Embedded Temperature Sensors for Protection and Control,” Sensors, May1995, pp. 38–45.[4] Himelick, J. M., J. R. Shreve, and G. A. West, “Smart Power for the 1990s in GeneralMotors Automobiles,” ISATA 22nd Internat’l Symp. on Automotive Technology & Automation,Florence, Italy, May 14–19, 1989.[5] Mannion, P., “Batch Processing Yields High-Current, Low-Cost, Magnetically OperatedRelays That Can Be Mounted on Circuit Boards,” Electronic Design, Mar. 23, 1998, p. 40.[6] Kandler, M., et al., “Smart CMOS Pressure Sensor,” Proc. 22nd Internat’l Symp. on AutomotiveTechnology & Automation #90185, Florence, Italy, May 14–18, 1990, pp.445–449.[7] Ji, J., and K. D. Wise, “An Implantable CMOS Analog Signal Processor for MultiplexedMicroelectrode Recording Arrays,” IEEE Solid-State Sensor and Actuator Workshop, HiltonHead, SC, June 4–7, 1990, pp. 107–110.[8] Najafi, N. “A Multi-Element Gas Analyzer Utilized in a Smart Sensing System,” Proc. SensorsExpo West, San Jose, CA, Mar. 2–4, 1993, pp. 97–109.[9] Kolesar, E. S., “Sensitive and Selective Toxic Gas Detection Achieved With a Metal-Doped Phthalocyanine Semiconductor and the Interdigitated Gate Electrode Field-EffectTransistor (IGEFET),” Proc. Sensors Expo, Cleveland, Sept. 20–22, 1994, pp. 11–30.[10] Pelnar, T., “Photodiode Array Spectra Analysis and Measurements for Industry,” SensorsExpo West, San Jose, CA, Mar. 2–4, 1993, pp. 337–339.