Automotive electronics reliability

With the increasing use of electronics in automobiles, the need for information on the reliability of various components, parts, systems, and subsystems is essential. Accompanying the growth of electronics has been the building of a knowledge database containing information on which reliability methods work, what specific components are most apt to be unreliable, and how to address problems and increase the reliability of electronics systems. 'Automotive Electronics Reliability' contains 63 technical papers and articles that demonstrate the progress that has been made in this area.

The book is broken down into four sections: Reliability Design Methodologies - covers computer platforms, fault tolerance systems, time-triggered protocol (TTP), and system accidents.

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) , Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Considerations in Design - includes details on how designers have dealt with these problems and solutions including R/C networks, L/C networks, and multilayer varistors. Examples of Reliable Product Designs - includes papers covering the latest technology including mechatronics, microcontrollers, time-triggered operating systems, high power surface mount packages, and multichip modules.

Reliability Test Procedures - this section covers accelerated reliability testing failure analysis, Multiple Environment Overstress Test, FMECA, FMEA, Weibull analysis, and other testing methods.

The book concludes with a chapter on the future of automotive electronics reliability and the changing automotive environment due to 42 Volt operating systems, vehicle PCs and control software, the ITS Data Bus, and more.