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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication DataFrank, Randy.Understanding smart sensors / Randy Frank.—2nd ed.p. cm.—(Artech House sensors library)Includes bibliographical references and index.ISBN 0-89006-311-7 (alk. paper)1. Detectors—Design and construction. 2. Programmable controllers.3. Signal processing—Digital techniques. 4. Semiconductors.5. Application specific integrated circuits. I. Title.TA165.F724 2000681’.2—dc21 00-021296CIPBritish Library Cataloguing in Publication DataFrank, RandyUnderstanding smart sensors.—2nd ed.—(Artech House sensors library)1. Detectors—Design and construction 2. Programmable controllers3. Signal processing—Digital techniques 4. Application specific integrated circuitsI. Title681.2ISBN 1-58053-398-1Cover and text design by Darrell JuddCover image courtesy of Sandia National Laboratories© 2000 ARTECH HOUSE, INC.685 Canton StreetNorwood, MA 02062All rights reserved. Printed and bound in the United States of America. No part of this bookmay be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, includingphotocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permissionin writing from the publisher.All terms mentioned in this book that are known to be trademarks or service marks havebeen appropriately capitalized. Artech House cannot attest to the accuracy of this information.Use of a term in this book should not be regarded as affecting the validity of any trademark orservice mark.International Standard Book Number: 0-89006-311-7Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 00-02129610987654321