International frequency sensor association (IFSA): goals and activities

Abstract

International Frequency Sensor Association (IFSA) is non- profit association, create din 1999 year with the aim to promote research, development, production and application of modern sensor with frequency or digital output throughout worldwide, thus preparing industries for the world market in this promising field. This objective can be achieved by both simulating the information exchange and dissemination through the Internet, and the creation of strong links between industry and research. Presently, IFSA comprises 48 percent industry members and 52 percent academia members form 16 European and Asian countries and USA. This paper describes the IFSA and gives an overview of its specific activities.