
Miniaturization of integrated circuits is likely to provide an impetus to the development of automotive exhaust sensors in the near future. Adoption of microelectromechanical system (MEMS) sensors, a miniaturized form of conventional ICs manufactured by using microfabrication technology, is witnessing a tremendous surge. Use of microfabrication technology enables automotive exhaust sensors in being more accurate and reliable, meanwhile enhancing their response time, efficiency, communication capabilities, and robustness. In addition, a large number of automotive exhaust sensor manufacturers are making enormous investments in research & development activities for coming up with better microfabrication technologies, which in turn will help them in boosting their revenue generation.