AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS: PAVING THE WAY TO THE FUTURE OF AUTOMOBILE SAFETY, COMFORT, AND CONVENIENCE

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The electronics content in a vehicle today has increased significantly compared to the previous decade. According to Allied Market Research, the global market is estimated to reach $382.16 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 7.3 percent from 2019 to 2026. In 2019, the global automotive electronics market accounted for $228.34 billion. New age vehicles are transforming into smart electronic devices on the move.

As the comfort and convenience quotient increases in the cars of today, the incorporation of the advanced electronics is on a gradual rise too. These electronics ensure multi-functionality and are packed with powerful performance. Electronics power almost all the functionalities of the modern cars today, for instance, electronic braking system, airbag control units, body control module, keyless entry, power windows, and so on. The more sophisticated features are, the functionality requires higher computational power, and to enable this, advanced electronics play a crucial role.

ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS TRENDS ECUS:

Modern-day vehicles feature numerous electronics responsible for various functions. These electronics are overseen and powered by Electronic Control Units (ECUs). In some luxury cars, more than 100 ECUs are installed to look after various functions, improving the car's electronic performance.

An ECU will typically control the anti-lock braking system, electronic fuel injection setup, and other car's electronic features. Some systems have their own ECUs, whereas in some cases, one ECU may be responsible for many associated systems.