The arrival of the sensor era

This is an era that is about to enter intelligence. Apple has released a series of smart phones. Tablets have given us a glimpse into the mysteries. The big sales of products also indicate that this is an unstoppable historical process. Scenes in many science fiction works may soon be reproduced in real life.

When it comes to the smart age, we must mention the Internet of Things and sensors. The Internet of Things is the entire intelligent network. Sensors are an important part. If the Internet of Things is likened to a person, then the sensor is a nerve ending and it is the most essential element for comprehensively sensing the outside world. The sensor converts various information from the outside world into measurable and calculable electrical signals. After the set program outputs the results, the instructions are sent so that all kinds of things can be controlled by changes in the external conditions.

In the Internet of Things, sensors have already penetrated every area of ​​daily life, up to the oceans of the universe, down to medical daily use, and almost every modern project cannot be separated from a variety of sensors. Now is just the initial stage of smart technology, such as: image sensors, fingerprint sensors, pressure sensors, etc. The continuous improvement of human needs will inevitably lead to the continuous advancement and innovation of its technology.

It can be seen that the important role of the Internet of Things sensor technology in the development of economy and the promotion of social progress is very obvious. All countries in the world attach great importance to the development of this field. As early as 1999, the United States

The International Conference on Mobile Computer Networks convened in the United States puts forward that "the sensor network (ie, the Internet of Things) is another development opportunity facing mankind in the next century." In 1999, the Chinese Academy of Sciences began research on the Internet of Things.

Due to the weak research foundation and the gap between research ability and practical application, although China's sensor technology and products have been greatly improved after decades of development, they still have a big gap with foreign countries. It is still only at the level of foreign countries in the early 1990s. It can't fully satisfy domestic demand for the time being. This is also a common problem in China's high-tech products.

But the pace of sensors and the Internet of Things can't be blocked. Like Moore's Law, the electronic information industry is constantly progressing. Generally, computing technology is upgraded once every 10-15 years. What is the next "curve"? when? (If it happens in 2018, it will confirm the semiconductor circulation again.) Who should turn over? China's high-tech products should also seize the opportunity to take the lead in the development of sensors and change the status quo that has always lagged behind that of foreign countries.