NIST-03.02: Software for IEEE 1451-Based Smart Sensor Networks

Market Research NIST-03.02: Software for IEEE 1451-Based Smart Sensor Networks

Competitors http://www.sensotec.com/pressreleases/plug-play-sensors.htm Sensotec has launched its Identity Technology plug and play systems for its sensors and signal conditioning. The system is compliant to the soon to be published IEEE 1451.4 standard for connectivity of sensors and associated signal conditioning. http://digital.ni.com/worldwide/bwcontent.nsf/web/all/D911CF38D1F404D886256C3A00646EC6 National Instruments today announced the TEDS library for LabVIEW and the NI Plug & Play Sensors Development Kit, two new development tools that engineers can use to quickly and easily integrate IEEE P1451.4 smart TEDS analog sensors into their computer-based data acquisition systems http://www.eetimes.com/sys/news/OEG20021003S0042 National Instruments (Austin, Texas) announced the latest backers for 1451.4 at last month's Sensors Expo Conference in Boston. Hoping to smooth the transition, the company also announced development tools. The Teds Library for LabView implements basic Teds management functions into LabView apps and can read and write Teds information from them. The company also created the Sensors Development Kit as "one of the ways of supporting legacy devices in the smart sensors program," Potter said. Sensor vendors who joined National's Plug & Play Sensors Program are Celesco, Endevco, Kistler, Lebow, Macro Sensors, Measurement Specialties, PCB Piezotronics, Sensotec, Transducer Techniques, Watlow, Weed Instrument and Wilcoxon. The goal of the IEEE smart sensors program is to make transducers function like plug-and-play devices on a network with measurement instruments, industrial controls and other data-acquisition systems. In principle, a sensor should be able to tell a host the kind of measurements it can make, its range, accuracy, linearization and signal conditioning requirements. Each sensor thus becomes an entire electronic system — complete with transducer, amplifier, analog-to-digital converter, microprocessor and lookup table. http://www.endevco.com/data-sheets/28xx/2801.pdf

Contains a Smart Sensor Interface; Chip for TEDS IEEE P1451.4 Compliant Self-Identification; An Economical In-line Upgrade to Existing SEPE Sensor Inventory for Smart Sensor Use; Low Noise; 10-32 Input/Output Connectors; Wide Frequency Response ENDEVCO is the world's leading manufacturer of dynamic instrumentation for vibration, shock, inertial motion and dynamic pressure measurements. ENDEVCO is releasing a Remote Charge Convertor With Teds Self-Identification, Model 2801 In addition to our well-known component and system calibration expertise, we have decades of experience working with a broad range of piezoelectric, variable capacitance and piezoresistive technologies. http://www.eetimes.com/sys/news/OEG20000515S0056 Several big suppliers have joined the effort to back IEEE 1451 and provide standardized technology. Hewlett-Packard Co. (Palo Alto, Calif.) has announced it will make NCAPs. And Analog Devices Inc. (Norwood, Mass.) worked with sensor makers to develop the Microconverter, a 16-MHz, 12-bit and 24-bit microcontroller that serves as the on-board intelligence for smart sensors.

Customers http://www.eetimes.com/sys/news/OEG20000515S0056 With 1451 technology, engineers say they can vastly simplify the wiring process for any sensor application, and can obtain more accurate results in many situations. Boeing, for example, plans to use 1451-based systems for flight-test applications on Boeing 777 aircraft. By using the new technology on so-called pressure belts, Boeing engineers can measure forces on the top and bottom surfaces of the 777's wings. The pressure belts, designed in conjunction with Endevco Corp. (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.), use transducers at intervals of every 2 inches along their length. Some experts believe that the technology offered by IEEE 1451 could change the power balance of the $10 billion-a -year sensor market. "Right now, the majority of the revenues are generated by about 20 percent of the sensor companies," said Bryzek of Transparent Optical MEMS. "With this standard, a lot of the smaller companies could compete more effectively because they could focus more on the technology once they find the right market niche." http://www.isa.org/Content/ContentGroups/Show_Daily/20013/SensorsandNum8217;_importance_keeps_ growing/SensorsandNum8217;_importance_keeps_growing.htm The Navy wants sensors for jobs that range from detecting oil leaks to finding hidden corrosion. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is funding development of a “laboratory on a chip,” a button- sized device that will warn soldiers of hazardous gases or bioweapons. The Department of Agriculture wants to detect the moisture content of crops as they tumble through delivery chutes. The National Institute for Standards and Technology is funding development of sensors that assess material properties, such as hardness, that once were susceptible to determination by only destructive methods. The Bureau of Prisons is helping to develop and road test sensors used for security and drug detection. In fact, some analysts predict the global sensors market will grow to $42 billion by 2008, estimates that reflect the importance attached to automation and the role of sensors in controlling the cost, quality, and delivery of the products.

Market Size http://ieee1451.nist.gov/IEEE1451.pdf The sensor market, which is expected to grow to $43 billion by 2008, is extremely diverse. Sensors are used in most industries and are going global [5]. In this very competitive market, sensor manufacturers are seeking ways to add new technology to build low-cost, smart sensors that meet the continuous demand for more sophisticated applications and ease of use. Networking is becoming pervasive in various industrial settings. http://www.isa.org/Content/ContentGroups/InTech2/Departments/Sensors1/200122/Infrared_sensors_hit_t he_mark.htm In a worldwide market report on temperature sensors, Frost & Sullivan, a Silicon Valley-based management consulting firm, said the global infrared temperature sensor market reached $300.6 million in revenue in 1999. Frost & Sullivan sees steady growth for the infrared sensors market, predicting revenues will grow on the order of $200 million in just the next two years.

Title: Smart sensors expected to gain ground -- Greater need for process, system data will boost growth, report says; Source: EBN: 40, September 23, 2002. ISSN: 0164-6362 Publisher: CMP Media, Inc. Frost and Sullivan says revenue from smart sensors in North America will grow at a compound annual rate of 3.8%, from $302 million in 2002 to $364.1 million in 2007, with unit shipments growing at a 9.1% compound rate, from 300,000 this year to 508,600 in 2007. Smart sensors, which have built-in intelligent functions to provide diagnostic and process data, have been around for about 15 years but have been slow to take off, in part due to a lack of standards and high manufacturing costs, said Frost & Sullivan analyst Daniela Carillo. A spokesperson for Honeywell Inc.'s Control Products Business in Freeport, Ill., a manufacturer of smart sensors, agreed with the Frost & Sullivan report, noting that smart sensors were replacing older sensors in industrial applications requiring preventive maintenance, and were finding more use also in medical and automotive applications. Process control accounts for slightly more than 20% of smart sensor applications, but the report noted the emergence of consumer electronic products such as game controllers that require smart sensors Carillo said that the pending implementation of the IEEE 1451.4 standard should solve some of the computer interfacing problems smart sensors have faced, easing their implementation. Suppliers of smart sensors will also overcome high manufacturing costs as they increasingly use MEMS techniques, Carillo added.

Title: Technological advances trigger sensor needs; Source: R&D Magazine, 43 (10): 11, October 2001. ISSN: 0746-9179; Publisher: Cahners Business Information; Document Type: Journal Demand for sensors in the semiconductor industry will accelerate, according to a market study by Frost & Sullivan, San Antonio. The introduction of smart technology will boost demand for magnetic sensors, according to the report, as new silicon-based ultrasonic sensors offer the semiconductor industry superior performance and solutions. The ultrasonic, capacitive, and magnetic sensor market generated $124.9 million in 2000 and is projected to reach $201 million in 2007. R&D is a top priority, and continues to spur demand.

Title: European Sensor Market Growth Continues; Source: Automotive Industries, 180 (12): 22, December 2000. ISSN: 0886-4675; Publisher: Cahners Business Information; Document Type: Journal A report published by Frost & Sullivan documents a $180 million growth in sensor revenue between 1996 and 1999, and projects a compound annual growth rate of 6.3 percent through 2006. New Euro 2005 legislation for emissions and safety requirements is creating a strong opportunity for oxygen sensors, which already hold the second largest share of the sensor market. Technological developments and improvements, such as micro-mechanical and silicon micro-mechanical techniques, combined with reduced costs are other factors contributing to sensor growth. Product segments expected to stagnate or lose market share due to price reductions and/or lack of new applications are speed sensors, pressure sensors, temperature sensors and accelerometers. Price will become even more of a key issue for companies competing in this market as many sensors reach near-commodity status. Smaller manufacturers will find it increasingly difficult to compete with larger companies that can produce higher volumes at lower prices. In order to stay competitive, smaller manufacturers will turn to joint research and development and form alliances with other companies to expand product lines through technology sharing. More than 35 companies manufacture and supply sensors to the European automotive market- a market characterized by high volume orders, small margins and declining prices. And competition between suppliers relies heavily on automotive manufacturers' preferences. As more foreign companies vie for a place in the supply chain, the suppliers who survive will be the ones who embrace new technologies. European Sensor Market Revenues (in billions) 1996 $0.97 1999 $1.15 2006 $1.76

Projected Changes in European Sensor Market Share 1999 Share 2006 Share Position 7.9% 10.4% Speed 25.2% 20.0% Oxygen 18.1% 31.9% Pressure 10.2% 10.6% Temperature 7.8% 5.5% Level 12.6% 8.3% Accelerometers 15.2% 9.5% Source: Frost & Sullivan

Title: Fast Turnaround Times Drive Successful Sensor Manufacturers; Source: Electronic Design, 49 (1): 26, January 08, 2001. ISSN: 0013-4872; Publisher: Penton Publishing, Inc.; Document Type: Journal A recent study by Venture Development Corp., Natick, Mass., says the proximity and photoelectric sensor market industry totaled $614 million in 1999. Also, its 6.7% compound average annual growth rate (CAGR) will carry it to about $847 million by 2004. Overall unit consumption will increase at an 8% CAGR during this same period. Specifically, customers use price, availability, and delivery as key criteria in selecting a sensor vendor. Reputation, brand recognition, and ease of purchase followed in the criteria list. Application assistance, stock quantity, test sample availability, and training availability were cited as well

Title: Sensor Market to Exceed $1 Billion in 4 Years; Source: Assembly, 43 (10): 12, October 2000. ISSN: 1050-8171; Publisher: Cahners Business Information; Document Type: Journal According to a market survey by Venture Development Corp., the U.S. market for sensors totaled $910 million in 1999 and could reach $1.25 billion in 2004. The survey found that sensor users want new features, improved performance and smaller models. However, meeting those needs could be a challenge for sensor manufacturers, who also have to deal with pressure to keep their prices low. The features and performance improvements most sought in sensors include: * greater range from smaller packages * automatic setup * automatic calibration * indicator lights * quick-disconnect connectors * faster operation * greater durability * ability to sense a wider variety of materials and colors.

U.S. Sensor Market (million dollars) Source: Venture Development Corp 1999 910 2000 969 2001 1,032 2002 1,100 2003 1,172 2004 1,250

Title: Research Reports: "Sensor Markets 2008"; Source: Sensors, 16 (9): 13, September 1999. ISSN: 0746-9462; Publisher: Advanstar Communications, Inc.; Document Type: Journal According to the report "Sensor Markets 2008," by Intechno Consulting (Basel, Switzerland), the non- military world market for sensors exceeded expectations with $32.5 billion in 1998, a figure that comprises about $29.3 billion for housed and ready-to-use sensors and $1.7 billion for sensor elements without housing. Western Europe was the leading consumer of sensors in 1998 with 31.7% of the world market, followed by the U.S. with 31.0% and Japan with 19.4%. Until 2003, the market promises to grow at an annual rate of 5.3% to reach $42.2 billion. Under very conservative assumptions it is expected to reach $50-51 billion by 2008 (or, assuming more favorable but still realistic conditions, up to $54 billion). These forecasts take into account expected price slumps for many sensors. The world market for semiconductor-based sensors should grow from the 1998 figure of $12.6 billion to $21.8 billion in 2008, by which time the world market for fiber-optic sensors (now close to $175 million) will reach ~$350 million. Leading sectors are motor vehicles with around 20% of the global demand for sensors in 1998 (MEMS- based sensor demand is growing particularly fast), process industries with 18.5%, general machinery (with the manufacturing industries, including the relevant supplier industries), and industrial device manufacturers with a total of 12.6% of the non-military sensor market worldwide. The process and manufacturing industries are expected to show increasing demand for smart sensors and sensors with bus capability.

Title: Chip and mini-technologies will lead steady sensor market growth; Source: Control Engineering International, 1 (6): 18, July 1999. ISSN: 0010-8049; Publisher: Cahners Business Information; Document Type: Journal The world market for sensors will grow 4.5% annually during the next 10 years, increasing from US $32.5 billion in 1998 to US $50.6 billion by 2008, says an Intechno Marketing report. Regional market share for sensors should also remain steady. Europe currently has 32.96, while the U.S. share is 31.156 and Japan's is 19.496. Other nations' shares are expected to grow by 1-2% to a combined 19% of the worldwide total in 2008. The report adds most of the demand for sensors will continue to come from the automotive industries, followed by the process industries. Intechno adds that sensors' prospects in the telecommunications industries are also excellent. Ranked by most popular technologies, semiconductor-based sensors will increase market share from 39% in 1998 to 43% in 2008. Strong growth is also expected for sensors based on microelectromechanical (MEM) technologies, smart sensors, and sensors with bus capabilities.