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Automotive Sensor Technologies: Global Markets

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Summary

Today’s automobiles have become highly complex. Sophisticated electronic control systems and the majority of innovations have been achieved through electronics and the use of advanced sensors. A range of technologies has been used over the past 20 years, including silicon micro-engineering, thick film, capacitive, variable reluctance, optical and radar. As the electronic content in vehicles increases, demand for automotive sensor applications will continue to grow unabated. While certain types of sensor have long been featured inside vehicles, such as oil pressure, coolant temperature, vehicle speed and fuel level sensors, new applications are emerging, particularly in the emissions and safety-related areas. The environment for these sensors continues to be challenging with respect to robustness, reliability, quality and cost. This report will focus on the various types of sensors used in automobiles, the market for each type of sensor, the market for application of each type of sensor and regional markets for these sensors.
 
The automotive sensor market is driven by demand for convenience, comfort, safety, efficiency, and environmental protection. Sensors integrated with electronics, communications, and computer intelligence are poised for a growth surge. Integrated sensors with intelligence are often referred to as “smart sensors” or “intelligent sensors.” They will be used in conjunction with all types of devices. The implication for the automobile industry is the advent of the “smart car.” This report will study the route being taken by various automobile manufacturers in achieving the ultimate goal of the “smart car”.
 
Sensor controlled systems have become an integral part of today’s automobile. A multitude of electro-mechanical devices have become better refined and more efficient with their application. The past few decades have witnessed the development and deployment of a range of sensing technologies that have both supported and enabled the introduction of advanced electronic systems. The environment for these sensors continues to be increasingly challenging with respect to robustness, reliability, quality and cost. Sensor suppliers face the continuing mandate to deliver more capability at less cost. Existing sensors will continue to find new applications, building upon their historical performance track record, and new sensors will emerge to improve system functionality and enable future advanced systems. This report will study the areas in the production of an automobile, which have advanced with the use of sensors and the markets for these sensors in various applications and regions.
 
This report also concentrates on the global and regional markets for technologies involved in the manufacture of different types of automobile sensors and the markets for applications in which these automobile sensors will be utilized, as well as the basic technologies involved in the manufacture of such equipment. The report also provides profiles of various manufacturers of automobile sensors, their market-share, and their research and development (R&D) efforts to create new sensor technologies. The report also provides information concerning different patents on various sensor technologies and types of patents, along with a patent analysis.
 
The report should attract the attention of engineering technologists and make them more aware of how sensors can contribute to system control and monitoring in an automobile. This report is intended to serve as a valuable resource for all personnel involved in the design and production of automobile sensors, associated systems and automobiles, for researchers working in the development of new sensor technologies for use in various automobiles and for manufacturers of different types of automobile sensors.

Report Highlights:

  • The market for automotive sensors fell from $12.7 billion in 2008 to $12.6 billion in 2009. Longer term growth is expected, rising at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7% over the period 2010 to 2015 to reach $19.1 billion by 2015, bolstered by new application opportunities and emerging regions.
  • The applications of sensors in automobiles using alternate fuels will experience the highest compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.7%, increasing in value from $950 million in 2010 to $1.7 billion in 2015.
  • The market for sensors in power-train applications is expected to be higher than other applications, increasing from $6 billion in 2010 to $8.6 billion in 2015, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%.

 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
STUDY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
REASONS FOR DOING THE STUDY
SCOPE OF REPORT
INTENDED AUDIENCE
INFORMATION SOURCES
ANALYST CREDENTIALS
DISCLAIMER

CHAPTER TWO: SUMMARY

SUMMARY

SUMMARY TABLE GLOBAL MARKET FOR AUTOMOBILE SENSORS,THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)
SUMMARY FIGURE GLOBAL MARKET FOR AUTOMOBILESENSORS, 2007-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

CHAPTER THREE: OVERVIEW
DEFINITION OF THE INDUSTRY
CONCEPTS IN THE INDUSTRY
IMPORTANCE OF THE INDUSTRY
LIFE-CYCLE ASSESSMENT OF SENSORS
LIFE CYCLE STAGES OF SENSORS
TECHNOLOGY LIFE CYCLE
HISTORY OF THROTTLE POSITION SENSORS
HISTORY OF SPEED SENSORS
HISTORY OF SENSORS FOR TPMS
HISTORY OF AIRBAG CRASH SENSORS
HISTORY OF SENSORS FOR ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
HISTORY OF MEMS SENSORS
HISTORY OF ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) SENSORS

CHAPTER FOUR: GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS AND INDUSTRY
STANDARDS

GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS AND INDUSTRY STANDARDS
TREAD ACT
EU TPMS LEGISLATION
STANDARDS FOR THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
U.S. STANDARDS
U.S. STANDARDS ON CRASH AVOIDANCE
U.S. STANDARDS ON CRASH WORTHINESS
U.S. STANDARDS ON POST CRASH
CAFE STANDARDS
EC DIRECTIVES APPLYING TO MOTOR VEHICLES

TABLE 1 EC DIRECTIVES APPLYING TO MOTOR VEHICLES
TABLE 1 (CONTINUED)

CHAPTER FIVE: MARKET BY TECHNOLOGY

CLASSIFICATION OF SENSORS BASED ON TECHNOLOGY

TABLE 2 GLOBAL MARKET FOR AUTOMOTIVE SENSORS BASED ON TECHNOLOGY, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLION)
FIGURE 1 GLOBAL MARKET FOR AUTOMOTIVE SENSOR BASED ON TECHNOLOGY, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

REGIONAL MARKET FOR AUTOMOTIVE SENSORS BY UNIT NUMBERS

TABLE 3 REGIONAL MARKET FOR AUTOMOTIVE SENSORS,THROUGH 2015 (MILLION UNITS)
FIGURE 2 REGIONAL MARKET FOR AUTOMOTIVE SENSORS, 2009-2015 (MILLION UNITS)

REGIONAL MARKET FOR AUTOMOTIVE SENSORS BY VALUE

TABLE 4 REGIONAL MARKET FOR AUTOMOTIVE SENSORS,THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLION)
FIGURE 3 REGIONAL MARKET FOR AUTOMOTIVE SENSORS, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)
ROTATIONAL MOTION SENSORS

VARIABLE RELUCTANCE SENSORS
WIEGAND EFFECT SENSORS
HALL EFFECT SENSORS
MAGNETO-RESISTOR SENSORS
ANISOTROPIC MAGNETO-RESISTIVE SENSORS (AMR)
GIANT MAGNETO-RESISTIVE SENSORS (GMR)

GLOBAL MARKET FOR ROTATIONAL MOTION SENSORS
TABLE 5 GLOBAL MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF ROTATIONAL MOTION SENSORS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)
FIGURE 4 GLOBAL MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF ROTATIONAL MOTION SENSORS, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)
REGIONAL MARKET FOR ROTATIONAL MOTION SENSORS
TABLE 6 REGIONAL MARKET FOR ROTATIONAL MOTION SENSORS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)
FIGURE 5 REGIONAL MARKET FOR ROTATIONAL MOTION SENSORS, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)
GAS SENSORS

OXYGEN SENSORS

Heated Oxygen Sensor

Unheated Thimble-type Oxygen Sensors
Heated Titania-Type Oxygen Sensors

Heated Planar-Type Oxygen Sensors
Heated Wide-Band Oxygen Sensors
Nitrogen Oxide Sensor
Difficulties in Developing Nox Sensors

GLOBAL MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF GAS SENSORS

TABLE 7 GLOBAL MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF GAS SENSORS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)
FIGURE 6 GLOBAL MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF GAS SENSORS, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

REGIONAL MARKET FOR GAS SENSORS

TABLE 8 REGIONAL MARKET FOR GAS SENSORS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)
FIGURE 7 REGIONAL MARKET FOR GAS SENSORS, 2009-2015 ($MILLIONS)
PRESSURE SENSORS

TYPES OF PRESSURE SENSORS BASED ON PRESSURE RANGES

Absolute Pressure Sensor
Gauge Pressure Sensor
Vacuum Pressure Sensor
Differential Pressure Sensor
Sealed Pressure Sensor

TYPES OF PRESSURE SENSORS BASED ON TECHNOLOGY

Piezo-Resistive Micro-Machined Sensors
Capacitive Touch-Mode Micro-Machined Sensors
Capacitive Ceramic-Module Sensors
Piezo-Resistive Poly-Silicon-on-Steel Sensors
Optical Sensors
MEMS Pressure Sensors
Other Types

PRESSURE SENSORS IN AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS

Engine Optimization
Emission Control
Safety

CHOOSING THE RIGHT PRESSURE SENSOR FOR AN AUTOMOBILE

Reliability
Lifetime
Cost

GLOBAL MARKET FOR PRESSURE SENSORS

TABLE 9 GLOBAL MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF PRESSURE SENSORS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)
FIGURE 8 GLOBAL MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF PRESSURE SENSORS, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

REGIONAL MARKET FOR PRESSURE SENSORS

TABLE 10 REGIONAL MARKET FOR PRESSURE SENSORS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)
FIGURE 9 REGIONAL MARKET FOR PRESSURE SENSORS, 2009- 2015 ($ MILLIONS)

ANGULAR AND LINEAR POSITION SENSORS

POTENTIOMETRIC SENSORS
HALL-EFFECT SENSORS
ANISOTROPIC MAGNETO-RESISTIVE SENSORS (AMR)
OPTICAL ENCODER SENSORS
MAGNETOSTRICTIVE PULSE TRANSIT TIME SENSORS
GLOBAL MARKET ANGULAR AND LINEAR POSITION SENSORS

TABLE 11 GLOBAL MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF ANGULAR AND LINEAR POSITION SENSORS, THROUGH 2015 ($MILLIONS)
FIGURE 10 GLOBAL MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF ANGULAR
AND LINEAR POSITION SENSORS, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

REGIONAL MARKET FOR ANGULAR AND LINEAR POSITION SENSORS

TABLE 12 REGIONAL MARKET FOR ANGULAR AND LINEAR POSITION SENSORS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLION)

FIGURE 11 REGIONAL MARKET FOR ANGULAR AND LINEAR POSITION SENSORS, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)
TEMPERATURE SENSORS

THERMOCOUPLE
THERMISTOR
RELIANCE TEMPERATURE DETECTOR (RTD)
INFRARED SENSOR
BIMETALLIC DEVICES
LIQUID EXPANSION DEVICES/THERMOMETERS
CHANGE-OF-STATE SENSORS
SILICON DIODE
GLOBAL MARKET FOR TEMPERATURE SENSORS

TABLE 13 GLOBAL MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF TEMPERATURE SENSORS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)
FIGURE 12 GLOBAL MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF TEMPERATURE SENSORS, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

REGIONAL MARKET FOR TEMPERATURE SENSORS

TABLE 14 REGIONAL MARKET FOR TEMPERATURE SENSORS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)
FIGURE 13 REGIONAL MARKET FOR TEMPERATURE SENSORS, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

MASS AIRFLOW SENSORS
VANE METER SENSORS
HOT WIRE SENSORS
MEMBRANE SENSORS
COLDWIRE SENSORS
KÁRMÁN VORTEX SENSORS
GLOBAL MARKET FOR MASS FLOW SENSORS

TABLE 15 GLOBAL MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF MASS FLOW SENSORS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)
FIGURE 14 GLOBAL MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF MASS FLOW SENSORS, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)
REGIONAL MARKET FOR MASS FLOW SENSORS
TABLE 16 REGIONAL MARKET FOR MASS FLOW SENSORS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)
FIGURE 15 REGIONAL MARKET FOR MASS FLOW SENSORS, 2009- 2015 ($ MILLIONS)

ACCELEROMETERS

DIFFERENT TECHNOLOGIES
DIFFERENT OUTPUTS
DIFFERENT DESIGNS
PIEZO-RESISTIVE ACCELEROMETER
STRAIN GAUGE BASED ACCELEROMETER
CHARGE OUTPUT ACCELEROMETER
IEPE ACCELEROMETER
SINGLE ENDED COMPRESSION ACCELEROMETER
ISOLATED COMPRESSION ACCELEROMETER
SHEAR TYPE ACCELEROMETER
MEMS ACCELEROMETER
GLOBAL MARKET FOR ACCELEROMETERS

TABLE 17 GLOBAL MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF ACCELEROMETERS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)
FIGURE 16 GLOBAL MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF ACCELEROMETERS, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

REGIONAL MARKET FOR ACCELEROMETERS

TABLE 18 REGIONAL MARKET FOR ACCELEROMETERS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLION)
FIGURE 17 REGIONAL MARKET FOR ACCELEROMETERS, 2009- 2015 ($ MILLIONS)
OTHER TYPES OF SENSORS
LEVEL SENSORS

Magnetostrictive Level Sensors
Tuning Fork Level Sensors
Hydrostatic Level Sensors
Capacitance Level Sensors
Conductive Level Sensors
Ultrasonic Level Sensors
Radar/Microwave Level Sensors

OTHER LEVEL SENSORS

Magnetic and Mechanical Float
Resistive Chain
Air Bubbler
Admittance-type
Pneumatic
Optical interface
Gamma Ray
SPEED SENSORS
GYROSCOPES
MARKET FOR OTHER TYPES OF SENSORS

TABLE 19 GLOBAL MARKET FOR OTHER TYPES OF SENSORS,THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)
FIGURE 18 GLOBAL MARKET FOR OTHER TYPES OF SENSORS,2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

REGIONAL MARKET FOR OTHER TYPES OF SENSORS

TABLE 20 REGIONAL MARKET FOR OTHER TYPES OF SENSORS,THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLION)
FIGURE 19 REGIONAL MARKET FOR OTHER TYPES OF SENSORS,2009-2015 ($ MILLION)

MARKET FOR MEMS SENSORS IN AUTOMOBILES

MEMS Accelerometers (Inertial Sensors)
MEMS Flow Sensors
MEMS Gyroscopes

GLOBAL MARKET FOR MEMS SENSORS

TABLE 21 GLOBAL MARKET FOR MEMS SENSORS, THROUGH 2015($ MILLIONS)
FIGURE 20 GLOBAL MARKET FOR MEMS SENSORS, 2009-2015 ($MILLIONS)

CHAPTER SIX: MARKETS BY APPLICATION
SENSORS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS

CLASSIFICATION OF SENSORS BASED ON APPLICATION
MARKET FOR AUTOMOTIVE SENSORS BY APPLICATION

TABLE 22 GLOBAL MARKET FOR AUTOMOTIVE SENSORS BASED ON APPLICATION, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)
FIGURE 21 GLOBAL MARKET FOR AUTOMOTIVE SENSORS BASED ON APPLICATION, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

SENSORS IN POWERTRAIN APPLICATIONS

TABLE 23 SENSORS IN POWER TRAIN APPLICATIONS

MARKET FOR SENSORS IN POWER TRAIN APPLICATIONS

TABLE 24 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS IN POWER TRAIN APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)
FIGURE 22 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS IN POWER TRAIN APPLICATIONS, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

SENSORS IN IGNITION CONTROL APPLICATIONS

TABLE 25 SENSORS IN IGNITION CONTROL APPLICATIONS

Intake Air Temperature Sensor
Barometric absolute pressure sensor
Crankcase Overpressure Sensor
Electronic Throttle Control Sensor
Knock Sensor
Mass Air Flow Sensor
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAP)
Vacuum Sensor
Coolant Temperature Sensor
Manifold Surface Temperature Sensor
Cranking Signal Sensor

MARKET FOR SENSORS IN IGNITION CONTROL APPLICATIONS
TABLE 26 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS IN
IGNITION CONTROL APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)
FIGURE 23 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS IN
IGNITION CONTROL APPLICATIONS, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

SENSORS IN FUEL CONTROL APPLICATIONS

TABLE 27 SENSORS IN FUEL CONTROL APPLICATIONS

Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor

TABLE 28 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS IN FUEL CONTROL APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)
FIGURE 24 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS IN FUEL
CONTROL APPLICATIONS, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

SENSORS IN EMISSION CONTROL APPLICATIONS

TABLE 29 SENSORS IN EMISSION CONTROL APPLICATIONS

EGR Function Sensor
EGR Valve Position Sensor
EGR Valve Position Sensor
Evaporative Emissions Pressure Sensor
Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor
Evaporative Purge System Leak Detection Sensor
Oxygen Sensor

MARKET FOR SENSORS IN EMISSION CONTROL APPLICATIONS
TABLE 30 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS IN EMISSION CONTROL APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)
FIGURE 25 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS IN EMISSION CONTROL APPLICATIONS, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

SENSORS IN ENGINE MANAGEMENT APPLICATIONS

TABLE 31 SENSORS IN ENGINE MANAGEMENT APPLICATIONS

MARKET FOR SENSORS IN ENGINE MANAGEMENT APPLICATIONS

TABLE 32 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS FOR ENGINE MANAGEMENT, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)
FIGURE 26 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS FOR ENGINE MANAGEMENT, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)
SENSORS IN SPEED/TORQUE MEASUREMENT APPLICATIONS
TABLE 33 SENSORS IN SPEED/TORQUE MEASUREMENT
APPLICATIONS

Camshaft Position Sensor
Crankshaft Position Sensor
Vane Air Temperature Sensor
Throttle Position Sensor
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor

MARKET FOR SENSORS IN SPEED/TORQUE MEASUREMENT APPLICATIONS
TABLE 34 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS IN SPEED/TORQUE MEASUREMENT APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)
FIGURE 27 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS IN SPEED/TORQUE MEASUREMENT APPLICATIONS, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

SENSORS IN TRANSMISSION CONTROL APPLICATIONS

TABLE 35 SENSORS IN TRANSMISSION CONTROL APPLICATIONS

Oil Pressure Sensor
Vehicle Speed Sensor

MARKET FOR SENSORS IN TRANSMISSION CONTROL APPLICATIONS
TABLE 36 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS IN TRANSMISSION CONTROL APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2015 ($MILLIONS)
FIGURE 28 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS IN TRANSMISSION CONTROL APPLICATIONS, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

SENSORS IN VEHICLE CONTROL APPLICATIONS

TABLE 37 SENSORS IN VEHICLE CONTROL APPLICATIONS
MARKET FOR SENSORS IN VEHICLE CONTROL APPLICATIONS
TABLE 38 MARKET FOR SENSORS IN VEHICLE CONTROL APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)
FIGURE 29 MARKET FOR SENSORS IN VEHICLE CONTROL APPLICATIONS, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

SENSORS IN BRAKE CONTROL APPLICATIONS

TABLE 39 SENSORS IN BRAKE CONTROL APPLICATION

ABS Sensors
Brake Fluid Level Sensors
Brake Booster Vacuum Sensor
MARKET FOR SENSORS IN BRAKE CONTROL APPLICATIONS

TABLE 40 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS IN BRAKE CONTROL APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)
FIGURE 30 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS IN BRAKE CONTROL APPLICATIONS, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

SENSORS IN STEERING CONTROL APPLICATIONS

TABLE 41 SENSORS IN STEERING CONTROL APPLICATIONS

Steering Effort Sensor
Steering Pressure Sensor
Power Assisted Steering Sensors
Steering Torque and Position Sensor:
MARKET FOR SENSORS IN STEERING CONTROL APPLICATIONS

TABLE 42 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS IN STEERING CONTROL APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2015 ($MILLIONS)
FIGURE 31 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS IN STEERING CONTROL APPLICATIONS, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

SENSORS IN SUSPENSION CONTROL APPLICATIONS

TABLE 43 SENSORS IN SUSPENSION CONTROL APPLICATIONS

Active Suspension Sensors
Air Suspension Pressure Sensor
Ground Clearance Sensor
Yaw Rate Sensor

MARKET FOR SENSORS IN SUSPENSION CONTROL APPLICATIONS
TABLE 44 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS IN SUSPENSION CONTROL APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)
FIGURE 32 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS IN
SUSPENSION CONTROL APPLICATIONS, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

SENSORS IN TIRE AND WHEEL CONTROL APPLICATIONS

TABLE 45 SENSORS IN TIRE/WHEEL CONTROL APPLICATIONS

Wheel Slip Sensor
Wheel Spin Sensor
Wheel Speed Sensor
Tire Pressure Warning Sensors

MARKET FOR SENSORS IN TIRE AND WHEEL CONTROL APPLICATIONS
TABLE 46 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS IN TIRE AND WHEEL CONTROL APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)
FIGURE 33 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS IN TIRE AND WHEEL CONTROL APPLICATIONS, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

SENSORS IN COMFORT/CONVENIENCE APPLICATIONS

TABLE 47 SENSORS IN COMFORT/CONVENIENCE APPLICATIONS
MARKET FOR SENSORS IN COMFORT/CONVENIENCE APPLICATIONS
TABLE 48 MARKET FOR VARIOUS SENSORS IN
COMFORT/CONVENIENCE APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2015 ($MILLIONS)
FIGURE 34 MARKET FOR VARIOUS SENSORS IN COMFORT/CONVENIENCE APPLICATIONS, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)
SENSORS IN VEHICLE ENVIRONMENT APPLICATIONS
TABLE 49 SENSORS IN VEHICLE ENVIRONMENT APPLICATIONS

In-Car Sensor
Air Conditioning Pressure Sensor
Air Conditioning System Sensor
Air-Conditioning Temperature Sensor
Ambient Humidity Sensor
Ambient Temperature Sensor
Cabin Humidity Sensor
Icing Protection Switch

MARKET FOR SENSORS IN VEHICLE ENVIRONMENT APPLICATIONS
TABLE 50 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS IN VEHICLE ENVIRONMENT APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)
FIGURE 35 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS IN VEHICLE ENVIRONMENT APPLICATIONS, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

SENSORS IN VEHICLE LIGHTING CONTROL APPLICATIONS

TABLE 51 SENSORS IN VEHICLE LIGHTING CONTROL APPLICATIONS

Adaptive Front-Lighting Sensor
Ambient Light Sensor
Headlamp Leveling Sensor
Automatic Headlight Brightness Control Sensor
High Beam Assist Sensor

MARKET FOR SENSORS IN VEHICLE LIGHTING CONTROL APPLICATIONS
TABLE 52 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS IN VEHICLE LIGHTING CONTROL APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)
FIGURE 36 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS IN VEHICLE LIGHTING CONTROL APPLICATIONS, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)
SENSORS IN DRIVER CONVENIENCE APPLICATIONS
TABLE 53 SENSORS IN DRIVER CONVENIENCE APPLICATIONS

Power Window Sensor
Park/Reverse Assist Sensor
Solar Sensor
Sunroof Control Sensor

MARKET FOR SENSORS IN DRIVER CONVENIENCE APPLICATIONS
TABLE 54 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS IN DRIVER CONVENIENCE APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)
FIGURE 37 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS IN DRIVER CONVENIENCE APPLICATIONS, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

SENSORS IN VEHICLE SAFETY/SECURITY APPLICATIONS

TABLE 55 SENSORS IN VEHICLE SAFETY/SECURITY APPLICATIONS
MARKET FOR SENSORS IN VEHICLE SAFETY/SECURITY
APPLICATIONS
TABLE 56 MARKET FOR SENSORS IN VEHICLE SAFETY/SECURITY APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)
FIGURE 38 MARKET FOR SENSORS IN VEHICLE
SAFETY/SECURITY APPLICATIONS, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)
SENSORS IN VEHICLE SAFETY APPLICATIONS
TABLE 57 SENSORS IN VEHICLE SAFETY APPLICATIONS
TABLE 57 (CONTINUED)

Seat Weight Sensor
Seat Position Sensor
Occupant Detection Sensor
Side Airbag Pressure Sensor
Occupant Sensing Sensor
Occupant Airbag System
Anti-Pinch Sensor
Child Seat Presence and Orientation Detection Sensor
Seat Belt Reminder Sensor

MARKET FOR SENSORS IN VEHICLE SAFETY APPLICATIONS
TABLE 58 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS IN VEHICLE SAFETY APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)
FIGURE 39 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS IN VEHICLE SAFETY APPLICATIONS, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

SENSORS IN VEHICLE COLLISION CONTROL APPLICATIONS

TABLE 59 SENSORS IN VEHICLE COLLISION CONTROL APPLICATIONS

Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor (ACC)
Lane Departure Warning Sensor
Pedestrian Protection Sensor
Pedestrian Detection Sensor
Crash Sensor
Blind Spot Sensor
Rollover Detection Sensor
Lateral Acceleration Sensor

MARKET FOR SENSORS IN VEHICLE COLLISION CONTROL APPLICATIONS
TABLE 60 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS IN VEHICLE COLLISION CONTROL APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)
FIGURE 40 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS FOR VEHICLE COLLISION CONTROL, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

SENSORS IN VEHICLE SECURITY APPLICATIONS

TABLE 61 SENSORS IN VEHICLE SECURITY APPLICATIONS

Alarm/Anti-Theft System Sensor
Driver ID Sensor
Remote Keyless Entry System Sensor

MARKET FOR SENSORS IN VEHICLE SECURITY APPLICATIONS
TABLE 62 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS IN VEHICLE SECURITY APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)
FIGURE 41 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS IN VEHICLE SECURITY APPLICATIONS, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

SENSORS IN ROAD VISIBILITY APPLICATIONS

TABLE 63 SENSORS IN ROAD VISIBILITY APPLICATIONS

Windshield Rain Wiper Sensor
Night Vision Sensor

MARKET FOR SENSORS IN ROAD VISIBILITY APPLICATIONS
TABLE 64 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS IN ROAD VISIBILITY APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)
FIGURE 42 MARKET FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SENSORS IN ROAD VISIBILITY APPLICATIONS, 2009-2015 ($ MILLIONS)

SENSORS IN ALTERNATE FUEL VEHICLE APPLICATIONS

TABLE 65 SENSORS IN ALTERNATE FUEL VEHICLE APPLICATIONS

The Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor
The Fuel Rail Temperature Sensor
Flexible Fuel Sensor
Low Pressure Fuel Rail Sensor
High Pressure Fuel Tank Sensor
MARKET FOR SENSORS IN ALTERNATE FUEL VEHICLE APPLICATIONS

TABLE 66 MARKET FOR SENSORS IN ALTERNATE FUEL VEHICLE APPLICATIONS, THROUGH 2015 ($ MILLIONS)
FIGURE 43 MARKET FOR SENSORS IN ALTERNATE FUEL
VEHICLE APPLICATIONS, 2009- 2015 ($ MILLIONS)
AUTOMOBILE APPLICATIONS OF MEMS SENSORS
TABLE 67 AUTOMOBILE APPLICATIONS OF MEMS SENSORS

MEMS Sensor for Engine Management
MEMS Sensors for Occupant Safety Systems
MEMS Sensors for Chassis Control Systems
MEMS Yaw-Rate Sensors
Manufacture of MEMS Sensors
Manufacture of …(Continued)

CHAPTER SEVEN: TECHNOLOGY
TECHNOLOGY
NOTE ON SOME IMPORTANT SENSORS

SENSORS FOR INTELLIGENT HVAC SYSTEMS

Intelligent Controller for Refrigerating and Air
Conditioning Systems
Evaporator Sensors
Integral Sensors
External Temperature Sensors
SENSORS FOR ACTIVE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS)

SENSORS FOR TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS (TPMS)

Direct Monitoring Systems
Indirect Monitoring Systems

OXYGEN SENSORS
SENSORS FOR MASS AIRFLOW
SENSORS FOR ANTILOCK BRAKING AND TRACTION CONTROL
SENSORS FOR EXHAUST GASES
Sensors for Exhaust Gases (Continued)
SENSORS FOR ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) AND
COLLISION AVOIDANCE

DEVELOPMENTS IN AUTO SENSORS

PREDICTIVE SENSORS
SENSOR INTEGRATION AND FUSION
DATA FUSION AND VIRTUAL SENSORS

DEVELOPMENTS IN AUTOMOBILE ELECTRONICS
NEW TYPES OF AUTOMOBILE SENSORS

Window Pinch Force Sensor
Wireless Torque Sensor
Inertial Sensor Combining a Gyroscope and an Accelerometer
Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Torque Sensor
Acoustic Engine Oil Quality Sensor
Urea Dosing Sensor
Multi-Sensor Modules
On-Line Pressure Sensor
Programmable CMOS Integrated Pressure Sensor
Side Airbag Sensor
Micro-Safing Sensor
Advanced Sensing System
Variable Reluctance Speed Sensor
Thick Film Oxygen Sensor
Radar-Based Distance Sensor
Seat Belt Sensor
Wireless Wheel Torque Sensor
Steering Effort Sensor
Force Sensors to Check Obstruction Detection Systems
Programmable Sensors
CMOS Sensor
Lidar Sensor
Radar Sensor
Millimeter Wave Automotive Sensors

DEVELOPMENTS IN AUTOMOBILE SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES

Ultrasound Technology
Vision and Image Based Technology
Capacitive Proximity Sensor Technology
Acoustic Wave Sensor Technology
Vehicle Black Box
Micro-system Technology (MST)
Surface Acoustic Wave Technology Torque Sensing (SAW)
Infrared Sensing
Fiber Optics Technology Sensing
Nano Materials in Automobile Sensing
MEMS Technology

SENSORS FOR AUTOMOTIVE TELEMATIC SYSTEMS

Vehicle Highway Systems
Loop Detectors
Infrared Detectors
Microwave Detectors:
Piezoelectric Detectors
Video Image Processing

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R&D) IN AUTOMOTIVE SENSORS
SENSOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (ARDC)
AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH CENTER (ARC)

Automotive Research Center (ARC) (Continued)

THE BERKELEY SENSOR & ACTUATOR CENTER (BSAC)
APPLIED SENSOR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (ASR&D)
ROBERT BOSCH LLC RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
CENTER, NORTH AMERICA 4009 MIRANDA AVENUE
THE CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH (CAR)
ENGINEERING RESEARCH CENTER FOR WIRELESS
INTEGRATED MICROSYSTEMS (WIMS ERC)
TOYOTA CENTRAL R&D LABS
PATENT ANALYSIS
TABLE 68 U.S. PATENTS BY COUNTRY FOR SENSORS AND SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES (UNITS)
TABLE 69 U.S. PATENTS BY APPLICATIONS FOR SENSORS AND SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES (UNITS)
TABLE 69 (CONTINUED)
TABLE 70 U.S. PATENTS BY YEAR OF ISSUE FOR SENSORS AND SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES, 1980-2009 (UNITS)
TABLE 71 U.S. PATENTS BY COMPANIES FOR SENSORS AND SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES (UNITS)
TABLE 71 (CONTINUED)
TABLE 72 U.S. PATENTS BY INDIVIDUALS FOR SENSORS AND SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES (UNITS)

CHAPTER EIGHT: INDUSTRY STRUCTURE AND COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS

CHALLENGES IN THE SENSOR INDUSTRY
COMPETITIVE FACTORS IN THE SENSOR INDUSTRY
DRIVING FORCES IN THE SENSOR INDUSTRY
MERGERS, ACQUISITIONS AND JOINT VENTURES IN THE SENSOR INDUSTRY
TABLE 73 MAJOR ACQUISITIONS AND MERGERS IN THE SENSOR INDUSTRY
TABLE 73 (CONTINUED)
TABLE 73 (CONTINUED)
TABLE 74 MAJOR COLLABORATIONS/JOINT VENTURES IN
SENSOR INDUSTRY
TABLE 74 (CONTINUED)

CHAPTER NINE: INTERNATIONAL ASPECTS
MARKET FOR SENSORS IN NORTH AMERICA
MARKET FOR SENSORS IN EUROPE
MARKET FOR SENSORS IN JAPAN
MARKET FOR SENSORS IN CHINA
MARKET FOR SENSORS IN THE REST OF ASIA
MARKET FOR SENSORS IN INDIA

AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY REGULATIONS IN INDIA

Automobile Industry … (Continued)

COMPARISON OF INDIAN AND CHINESE AUTOMOBILE COMPONENT INDUSTRIES

PROFILES OF LEADING AUTOMOBILE SENSOR
MANUFACTURERS

AB ELECTRONIC LIMITED
ALEPH AMERICA
ALLEGRO MICROSYSTEMS, INC.
AMERICAN ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS, INC.
AMERICAN SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
ANALOG DEVICES INC.
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATES
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL INC

Automotive Technologies … (Continued)

AUTOLIV INC.
AUTOLIV ELECTRONICS AMERICA

Autoliv Electronics America (Continued)

BOSCH SENSORTEC GMBH
BOSCH SENSORTEC
BOURNS SENSORS GMBH
BOURNS, INC.
CASCO PRODUCTS CORPORATION

CASCO … (Continued)

CHINA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC.
COLIBRYS SA
COMUS BELGIUM BVBA
CONTINENTAL AG

Continental AG (Continued)

CROSSBOW TECHNOLOGY, INC.
DELPHI CORPORATION

Body Electronics Product Group
Mechatronics, Switches and Controls Product Group

DENSO CORPORATION

Principal Automotive Divisions

Electric Systems Group
Electronic Systems Group
Information and Safety Systems Group
Industrial Systems Group
Power-train Control Systems Group
Thermal Systems Group

ELESYS NORTH AMERICA INC.
ZHONGSHAN ELESYS CO., LTD.
FREESCALE SEMICONDUCTOR INC.
GE SENSING

Core Products/Services

HAMLIN ELECTRONICS
HANS TURCK GMBH & CO. KG
HELLA KGAA HUECK & CO.

Business Divisions

HITACHI AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS

List of Products

List of Products (Continued)

HONEYWELL SENSING AND CONTROL
INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG
Infineon … (Continued)
INTERSEMA SENSORIC SA
JEWELL INSTRUMENTS, LLC
JUMO GMBH & C0. KG
KAVLICO CORP.
KEY SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC.
KISTLER INSTRUMENTE GMBH
KISTLER INSTRUMENT CORP.
MEASUREMENT SPECIALTIES, INC.

MEAS Company History

MELEXIS MICROELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
MEMSIC INC.
MEMSIC SEMICONDUCTOR (WUXI) CO. LTD.
MICRALYNE, INC.
MICROSTRAIN, INC.
MOTION SENSORS, INC.
MTS SYSTEMS CORPORATION
NOVOTECHNIK U.S., INC.
NXP SEMICONDUCTORS
OMRON CORPORATION

OMRON Corporation (Continued)

PROXIMITY CONTROLS
RALTRON ELECTRONICS CORP.
SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES B.V
SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
SENSONAR TECHNOLOGIES AS
SILICON SENSING SYSTEMS LTD.
SSI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
STANDEX ELECTRONICS, INC.
ST MICROELECTRONICS
THE SHANGHAI NICERA SENSOR CO. LTD.
TT ELECTRONICS PLC.
VISTEON CORPORATION
XENSOR CORPORATION

       

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