PCBA stands for Printed Circuit Board Assemblies and they are widely used in the automobile industry. PCB’s have managed to bring a change in the way people drive. GPS navigation systems, anti-lock brake systems, ECU systems that control engines and several safety and security features all require PCB’s. It is estimated that as the owners of vehicles start demanding more accessories for their vehicles, they need for PCB’s will go up as well. A few examples of this can be televisions that can be viewed by the passengers.
The number of electronic content used in automobiles today is increasing rapidly because a lot of different applications and systems use PCB’s. Applications ranging from comfort and entertainment in automobiles; they all are using Printed Circuit Boards for better performance and reliability. PCB forms the basic foundation for packaging and interconnecting in any electronic circuits. It is important that a PCB used in an automobile should be long lasting, super reliable and highly competitive in price. Automobiles should use PCB’s that have been precisely designed to endure the harsh conditions that are often exposed to automotive electronics.
PCB’s used in automobiles were as simple as windshield wipers and headlights. But as time passed and advanced automobiles were introduced, they started taking advantage of electronic circuit technology. The radar signals found in military fighter aircraft such as blind spot detection, collision avoidance and adaptive cruise control systems are all because of the Printed Board Circuit functions. PCB offers an enhanced driving experience and greater safety for its passengers. For the manufacturers of automobiles, PCB’s offer them the potential of bringing advanced and high-frequency technologies to its users. As for the suppliers of this technology, they are faced with challenges of providing consumers with high-performance and reliable circuit materials that can help build up mass-market applications.
There are a number of factors which influence the use of PCB’s in automobiles. Through this technology, automobile drivers get to enjoy enhanced safety norms, availability of ready-made solutions, reduced assembly cost, low power consumption and comfort and ease of operation. Other factors influencing the use of PCB include:
- Stringent Pollution requirements
- Short development cycle time
- Rapid falling prices of electronics components
- Low Electro-Magnetic Interference
- Better fuel efficiency
A few examples of the application of PCB in automobiles is as follows:
- Climate control
- Times wiper
- Electronic lamp driving
- Blinkers
- Navigation system
- Engine management systems
- Electronic power steering
- Car radios
- Fan speed control
These advanced Printed Circuit Boards can be used in latest car models so that they can be designed with a full-perimeter electronic system built into the front, back and sides of the cars. These sensors have a kind of radar technology, although different from the ones used in those military electronic systems. These sensors are used to not only detect, but also provide information about fixed or moving objects around the automobiles. In simple words, PCBA’s can without a doubt make automobiles advanced and more high-tech.
Our design team here at Giltronics Associates would like to partner up with you on new and existing projects to cut your design & manufacturing cost in your PCBA’s design, prototype and manufacturing for the Automotive industry and/or the printed circuit board and electronics assembly –. Our engineering team can design in new cost cutting materials and enhance the electronics to overcome your competitors. Contact us today!