The BOSCH Handbook series on different automotive technologies has become one of the most definitive sets of reference books that automotive engineers have at their disposal. Different topics are covered in a concise but descriptive way backed up by diagrams, graphs and tables enabling the reader to comprehend the subject matter fully. The rapid pace of development in automotive electrics and electronics has had a major impact on the equipment fitted to motor vehicles. This simple fact necessitated a complete revision and amendment of this authoritative technical reference work.This fourth edition goes into greater detail on electronics and their application in the motor vehicle. Additional sections have been added on microelectronics and sensors, as a result, the basics and components used in electronics and microelectronics are now part of this book. It also includes a review of the measured quantities, measuring principles, a presentation of the typical sensor, and finally a description of sensor-signal processing.