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An initiator assembly for use with a propellant-actuated device located in a vehicle is provided. In one embodiment, the initiator assembly includes circuitry and an integral, one-piece insert member that are injection molded with insulating material to an initiator. The insert member suitably engag

An initiator assembly for use with a propellant-actuated device located in a vehicle is provided. In one embodiment, the initiator assembly includes circuitry and an integral, one-piece insert member that are injection molded with insulating material to an initiator. The insert member suitably engages an initiator adapter for holding the initiator assembly in place relative to the inflator housing both before and after the initiator assembly is ignited. The circuitry is capable of receiving and processing a signal to determine whether to send an ignition signal to ignite the propellant within the inflator.

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1. In a propellant-actuated device, an initiator assembly, comprisingan initiator having an initiator charge and a cap member having a lateral extent, said initiator including at least a first conductive pin having a length for use in triggering; and activation circuitry connected to said initiator

1. In a propellant-actuated device, an initiator assembly, comprisingan initiator having an initiator charge and a cap member having a lateral extent, said initiator including at least a first conductive pin having a length for use in triggering; and activation circuitry connected to said initiator for receiving a control signal and including processing circuitry that processes said control signal to determine whether the propellant-actuated device is to be activated, said activation circuitry including a circuit board that is disposed relative to said initiator to have a lateral extent greater than said lateral extent of said cap member, said circuit board for supporting said processing circuitry and said circuit board being located substantially perpendicular to said length of said at least first conductive pin.