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Smart sensor systems/ edited by Gerard C.M. Meijer.

          p. cm.

      Includes bibliographical references and index.

      ISBN 978-0-470-86691-7 (cloth)

      1. Detectors–Design and construction. 2. Detectors–Industrial applications. 3. Microcontrollers.

I. Meijer, G. C. M. (Gerard C. M.)

      TA165.S55 2008

      681′.25–dc22

2008017675

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ISBN: 9780470866917

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