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Specially tailored PCBs are much needed to bolster the efficiency of high-performing automotives.
FREMONT, CA: Embedded electronic components have an increasingly significant role to play in the making and working of automotive. Presently, a top-level vehicle contains more than 200 electronic control units. Among all other electronic components, PCBs are revolutionizing the way people use their vehicles. From engine control to GPS support, modern conveniences in a vehicle rely on PCBs. As a backbone of the automotive industry, PCBs have to meet certain design and development requirements to come up with a high-performing result. Know more here.
• Quality Assurance
A prime demand for long-term quality assurance for automotive manufacturers lies in a sound quality management system. Technical regulations for automotives integrate special needs and focuses on defects prevention, quality fluctuation, and waste reduction in the supply chain. Therefore, the first thing PCB manufacturers need to achieve is quality certification, even before their entry into the auto market.
• Reliability
Reliability can be considered in terms of service span. The average service life of vehicles is from 10 to 12 years, during which components can be replaced. It is important for the automotive industry to ensure the high reliability of PCBs and other units in the vehicular framework.
• Light Weight and Miniaturization
Lightweight and miniaturization in automotives are beneficial for fuel-saving. This results from the miniaturization of each component and circuit board. Lightweight and miniaturization of PCBs roots from density improvement, area reduction, thinness, and multiple layers.
The most significant aspect of automotive system creation is developing a safe-to-use end product. While automotive manufacturers can get carried away with vehicle performance, the above considerations can help PCB developers in ensuring safety and reliability, catering to the automotive industry.
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