Smart sensors are analog/digital transducers that have been combined with a processing unit and communication interface, allowing them to perform input, output, and processing functions. A smart sensor consists of a transduction element, signal conditioning electronics, and a controller/processor integrated into a single package, giving it some level of intelligence to make basic decisions. The integrated design of a smart sensor, with the transduction element and electronics on a single silicon chip, is known as a system on chip that enables it to function as an intelligent sensor.