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MEMS Driving Innovation in Automotive Sector, Says In-Stat/MDR
January 29, 2003 |Estimated reading time: 1 minute
Scottsdale, Ariz. -- Despite the considerable opportunity that the automotive sector offers for many different uses of MEMS technology, In-Stat/MDR reports that only a few devices have, to date, been integrated in high volume in a small number of applications.
The slow rate of integration of the technology into cars to begin with, and the amount of time it takes for the trickle-down effect to take place, has meant that the potential for MEMS in this sector has barely been tapped. However, the high-tech market research firm reports that a number of current niche-level applications are now reaching a higher volume threshold and, as a result, the number of MEMS per car will nearly double to an estimated 9.1 per vehicle in 2007, up from an average of 5.0 per vehicle in 2002.
In-Stat/MDR has also found that:
- The areas in which MEMS will play a key role over the next five years include: electronic stability control and rollover systems, occupant detection, and tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS). The demand for TPMS is certainly being helped by current US legislative mandates. Regulatory efforts under consideration may also have a similar effect for electronic stability and occupant detection systems.
- Two applications of note that are looming on the market's horizon are biometric sensors for comfort programs and keyless entry, and optical MEMS for heads-up and entertainment displays. Beyond that, it won't be long before RF MEMS find their way into cars, as the convergence of GPS, satellite radio and other telematics programs will be a strong driver.
The report, "MEMS in Automotive: Driving Innovation" (#IN030598EA), takes a look at the successes of 2002, addresses the factors behind the market pull that is emerging, discusses the market hurdles that suppliers face, and looks at both device and application trends that are providing increased opportunity for MEMS technology in the cars of tomorrow.