SIMULATION-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS FOR AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS CHALLENGES

Automotive electronics, critical to modern vehicle success, face challenges that require innovative solutions like simulation to ensure reliability, safety, and compliance, writes Sudheer Reddy, Sales Director, Ansys Software Pvt. Ltd.

- Sudheer Reddy

The automotive industry is in the middle of a technological revolution driven by quick technological advancements, evolving regulatory requirements, and changing consumer demands. With the growth of Electric Vehicles (EV), autonomous driving, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and connected technologies, the traditional boundaries of the automobile as we knew it are being redefined. Today, there is a growing dependency on automotive electronics. Automotive electronics includes all electronic systems in vehicles, including chips or semiconductors, engine management, sensors, computers, ignition, and infotainment systems.

From advanced safety systems and multifaceted infotainment to autonomous driving technologies, automotive electronics are crucial to the success of modern vehicles. Rest assured, the industry adapts swiftly to these changes, ensuring a promising future for automotive electronics.

➤ The growing importance of automotive electronics

In the past few decades, with the shift from mechanical to electronic systems, the role of electronics in vehicles has considerably increased. In 1980, electronics made up only about 10 per cent of the total car cost; in 2010, this share became 35 per cent (Statista). By 2030, electronics are projected to make up around 50 per cent of the cost of a car. However, with the progression in automotive electronics, some challenges have emerged, especially in reliability and safety. Acknowledging that outdated testing and design tactics are insufficient to guarantee reliable and safe automotive electronics is crucial. This is where the role of automotive engineers becomes even more significant.

➤Business imperatives for automotive electronics