Zonal Power: 48V Architectures for the Software Defined Vehicle

About this episode

This episode discusses the transition to 48V architectures in software-defined vehicles and the role of zonal architecture in meeting increased power demands.

With advanced safety features, sophisticated sensors, and personalized temperature controls, software-defined vehicles require more power than ever before. Traditional automotive power systems simply can’t keep up with the demand. As the industry moves toward the adoption of 48-volt technology, a zonal architecture will play a critical role in this transition. This podcast covers why auto industry is undergoing a big E/E transition and the zonal architecture fundamentals, covering 48V power architectures, zonal E/E architecture, software-defined vehicles (SDV), and how integrated solutions such as 48V e‑fuses enable this transition.

People in this episode

Host: EE Times

Topics covered

• automotive power systems
• 48V power architectures
• zonal E/E architecture
• software-defined vehicles
• E/E transition

Keywords

• 48V technology
• zonal architecture
• software-defined vehicles
• automotive power systems
• E/E transition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: auto industry

Products: 48V technology, 48V e‑fuses

Books & works: software-defined vehicles

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