Safety is critical in automotive design. Cars aren’t cheap, so it’s necessary to protect the investment of the vehicle’s owner. Most important, people’s lives are at stake. That’s why modern ...

A circuit powered from an automotive electrical system must survive in a harsh environment. Voltage transients can be either random or repetitive. Repetitive transients, such as a cranking the engine, ...

In the automotive industry, reliability and high quality are key attributes for electronic automotive systems and controls. Naturally, they are particularly crucial when developing functional safety ...

When the battery voltage falls below the lockout threshold, the circuit monitors the voltage of a Li-Ion battery and disconnects the load to prevent deep discharge. A vehicle that runs on batteries ...

If a poll was taken to determine what aspect of the hot rod hobby enthusiasts dislike the most, there’s a high likelihood that “diagnosing electrical issues/gremlins” would be the popular answer. An ...

Automotive electrical systems are undergoing a major overhaul as a result of evolving vehicle powertrains and related systems. Three major considerations are the new 12-V plus 48-V electrical systems, ...