42 Volt challenges: technical potholes on the highway to success [automotive electrical systems]

Summary form only given. Electrical power demand in motor vehicles is expected to significantly exceed the four to five percent annual growth rate that has been characteristic over the past two decades. Because of the increase in power required, the 42 V PowerNet is rapidly gaining worldwide consensus as the next generation automotive electrical system. This presentation briefly summarizes the need for increased electrical power, discusses architecture alternatives available to provide the required power, identifies technical issues and challenges facing the automotive industry, and identifies some of the industry activity to provide cost effective technical solutions.