From clusters to center stacks and head-up displays, today’s vehicles are equipped with screens and interfaces to enhance the driving experience through useful data for navigation and integrations with wifi and music or entertainment apps.
Vehicles have evolved to provide many of the conveniences of home as well as technology to make it easier to get from A to B.
Several interfaces must work together seamlessly to provide reliable performance. A wide range of connectivity options are incorporated into the design, which is processed by the main microcontroller and displays relevant information on the display.
The overall design and its CAN/LIN buses, sensors, power supplies, memory devices, and other elements should be made to withstand harsh Automotive environments.
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Application Considerations
Power staging and reverse battery protection are just a few of the factors that go into designing an infotainment system. Engineers should also consider:
Overvoltage protection Transient protection ESD protection Power staging Electromagnetic capability