1 1. 1 Introduction The (signal processing and storage) capacity ofthe human brain enables us to become powerful autonomous beings, but only if our brains operate in conjunction with (at least some of) our senses and muscles. Using these organs, we can interact with our environment, learn to adapt, and improve important aspects of our life. Similarly, the signal processing capabilities of modern electronics (computers) could be combined with electronic sensors and actuators to enable interaction with, and adaptation to, the (non-electrical) environment. This willlead to smarter and more...

The calibration procedure required for manufacturing accurate sensors is, presently, time consuming and hard to automate. Hence, it contributes considerably to the sensor fabrication costs. This book explains how to include a digitally programmable calibration function in an integrated smart sensor. Calibration circuits, using analog signal processing, digital signal processing, or a mixed-mode technique based on sigma-delta modulation, are presented, as well as the other circuits needed in a smart sensor. The combination of a programmable calibration circuit and a digital bus interface,...

1 1. 1 Introduction The (signal processing and storage) capacity ofthe human brain enables us to become powerful autonomous beings, but only if our brains operate in conjunction with (at least some of) our senses and muscles. Using these organs, we can interact with our environment, learn to adapt, and improve important aspects of our life. Similarly, the signal processing capabilities of modern electronics (computers) could be combined with electronic sensors and actuators to enable interaction with, and adaptation to, the (non-electrical) environment. This willlead to smarter and more...