TE Connectivity’s Helio Wu on high performance and efficiency with 48-volt auto electrical systems.
In the automotive industry, the wiring harness has always been the nervous system of vehicles on and off the road. System architecture has used 12 volts DC since the 1950s, and for years, automotive engineers looked at a future of higher voltages, to generate more power for accessory laden vehicles, and to reduce cost and weight. However, as vehicles evolve with greater electrification and increasingly complex systems, the need for a more robust electrical architecture has become apparent.
Enter 48V technology, a game-changer poised to redefine automotive electrical systems. With its ability to deliver higher power for advanced vehicle systems while reducing cost, weight, and energy loss, a shift to 48V offers an efficient and practical solution to the demands of modern automotive design. Is the industry ready for its first major electrical overhaul in decades?
Engineering.com’s Jim Anderton spoke with TE Connectivity’s Helio Wu, a product manager in their automotive business, about how now is the time for the first major revamp in auto electrical architecture in decades.
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Learn more about TE Connectivity’s 48V electrical and electronic systems.
