Abstract
Today, as we enter the twenty-first century the automobile is the focus of major research and development initiatives. The degree of complexity in electronic systems within the automobile is increasing as more and more electronic components and systems are being added to vehicles. Consequently more power is needed to supply this new wave of innovation. Developments such as electrical suspension, electromagnetic value actuation, electrical power steering and complex navigation systems will greatly increase the power requirements. This increasing demand for power in automobiles has resulted in the international automotive industry agreeing that the next-generation automotive electrical system should include a higher voltage bus operating at 42Vdc. The Consortium on Advanced Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems and Components at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology was formed in 1994 to investigate the transition to 42 Volts. The introduction of this new voltage system facilitates the replacement of electromechanical controls with purely electronic controls. Also, there maybe additional requirements for automotive applications in the electrical system to improve electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) in the new system. This paper describes the role of solid state switches in replacing bulky and expensive electromechanical relays.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 797-801 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Publication status | Published - 2001 |
| Event | UPEC 2001, 36th Universities' Power Engineering Conference - Swansea, United Kingdom Duration: 12 Sep 2001 → 14 Sep 2001 |
Conference
| Conference | UPEC 2001, 36th Universities' Power Engineering Conference |
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| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | Swansea |
| Period | 12/09/01 → 14/09/01 |
