One of the most challenging applications of dependable real-time electronics is the field of automotive electronics. These safety-critical applications require very high dependability and low maintenance and warranty costs. CIMTEK ensures that quality automotive components and sub-assemblies are produced quickly and cost-effectively with long-term reliability.

Examples of automotive sub-assemblies we have provided solutions for include:

• Active suspension
• Mobile media
• Electric vehicle power
• Wireless applications
• Engine management
• Instrument display
• Climate control
• Security and safety systems

CASE STUDY:

A customer in the Electric Vehicle market with a high speed roadster style vehicle, needed a solution for quality control and testing of the voltage conversion unit. CIMTEK provided guidance on the testing strategy, working with the supply chain for the vehicle deliverable. CIMTEK’s solution centered around the high quality requirements in the transfer function. CIMTEK’s solution simulated the functional operation of the converter, while capturing high speed data for analysis using the Magellon software platform. The customer was provided the testing information as it occurred, real time, and was able to manage the manufacturing variability requirements through their supply chain by ensuring the quality metrics were maintained.