Advanced microsystems for automotive applications 2004 : [8th AMAA international conference, taking place in March 2004 in Berlin

Microsystems applications (MST) in automobiles have become commonplace: they enable the introduction of a series of new functions and at the same time the replacement of existing technologies offering improved performance and better value for money. Microsystems are indispensable for fulfilling a complete transition from the mechanically driven automobile system to a mechanically based but ICT-driven system as part of a likewise complex environment. With the introduction of micro-systems a series of challenges arise regarding complexity, systems design, reliability, serviceability, etc. These challenges have to be addressed in order to meet high customer expectations concerning performance and price. 1......Page 1 2......Page 13 3......Page 14 4......Page 20 5......Page 32 6......Page 47 7......Page 59 8......Page 71 9......Page 92 10......Page 102 11......Page 115 12......Page 125 13......Page 143 14......Page 170 15......Page 186 16......Page 206 17......Page 216 18......Page 228 19......Page 236 20......Page 248 21......Page 267 22......Page 278 23......Page 291 24......Page 308 25......Page 320 26......Page 330 27......Page 344