42 V-PowerNets

The performance of automotive electrical equipment requires new technologies. 42-volt electrical systems will be introduced within 5 years, but still the safety and reliability of such systems need to be tested and further improved. The book examines several aspects of testing and safety of these new components and systems, specifically dealing with safety and testing of powerlines and components, fault diagnosis and precautions to avoid systems failure. The contributors have expertise in industrial development of such systems and discussed their approaches at a workshop held in Aachen, Germany, where leading European suppliers addressed problems and solutions. The results of the workshop are presented in this book.