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Accident Reconstruction News Article Texas Instruments Sensors
and Controls Introduces New Occupant Weight Sensor for Advanced Airbag Deployment
Systems ATTLEBORO, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 8, 2005-- Texas Instruments Sensors and Controls (TI S&C) today announced a new force-based occupant weight sensor (OWS) for advanced passenger airbag deployment systems. Based upon the strain gauge micro-fused technology proven in other TI Sensor applications, this new OWS is an innovative force sensor that is targeted at occupant classification applications. Advanced airbag deployment systems rely on these Occupant Classification Systems to adjust the deployment for each class of passenger, a function Automotive OEM's are being required by law to implement into their vehicles. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, FMVSS 208, mandates that passenger vehicles sold in North America by model-year 2006 offer advanced airbag deployment systems to increase the safety and security of passengers, especially children. This regulation requires classification of the passenger by their physical weight and that the OEM adjust airbag deployment for each class. Given its direct weight measurement approach many OEM's are evaluating TI's OWS, which by nature of its physical design, is also easily integrated into their current manufacturing processes and seat structures. In fact, several OEM's have already made the decision to install these sensors in their vehicles for model year 2006. TI's OWS is derived from TI S&C's portfolio of proven automotive pressure sensing technologies, widely used for braking and electronic vehicle stability control systems. The OWS measures force of a physical object rather than pressure from a fluid or gas. Designed for Manufacturers The sensor is available in two, low cost, robust packages: an axial version and a flange version. Either package can be easily integrated into existing seat structures above or below the seat track. Analog and Digital Outputs Both the axial and flange occupant sensors are available with analog or digital outputs. Traditional weight sensors provide an analog signal to the occupant classification module. TI's digital version allows the sensor to communicate directly to the airbag module, eliminating the need and cost of a dedicated classification module. Further information about TI S&C and their full line of automotive products can be found by visiting www.tisensors.com or by calling (248) 305-5721. About Texas Instruments and Sensors & Controls Texas Instruments Incorporated is the world leader in digital signal processing and analog technologies, the semiconductor engines of the Internet age. The company's businesses also include sensors and controls, and educational and productivity solutions. TI is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and has manufacturing or sales operations in more than 25 countries. Texas Instruments is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol (NYSE: TXN - News). More information is located on the World Wide Web at www.ti.com. TI Sensors & Controls is a market leader in sensor, control, protection, and radio frequency devices for the worldwide HVAC, transportation, automotive, aerospace, electronics, and industrial markets. Through the research, design, and manufacture of custom-engineered devices, Sensors & Controls products control or protect advanced systems, motors, and electronic products by sensing temperature current or pressure. Headquartered in Attleboro, Mass., Sensors & Controls employs more than 6,000 people in ten countries. For more information, please contact TI S&C at 1-888-438-2214, or visit http://www.ti.com/snc. Contact: Source: Texas Instruments ### |
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