Since the first automobile was built in the 19th century, manufacturing and automotive standards have progressed significantly. Today’s cars and trucks are nothing like they were a mere fifty years ago. Now all vehicles come complete with sophisticated electronic systems. Advanced driver assistance programs (ADAS), in-vehicle infotainment, and GPS are some of the many features that have become commonplace. With each new design concept, expect more regulations. These are critical to ensure drivers’ safety and to see that components do not compromise automotive standards.

Why Are Automotive Standards for Electronic Components Essential?

Industry standards governing devices in automobiles and electronic components are critical. Reasons for this include:

Automotive electronics standards protect customers. They ensure that vehicle production meets stringent quality requirements. People rely on their automotive dealers’ efficacy and trust to know and adhere to such requirements.

All automotive standards minimize the risk of widespread component failures. These will inevitably lead to production delays at manufacturing plants and costly recall notices, which no one wants.

Automotive standards protect the safety and reliability of electronic systems, a part of every modern vehicle. When components fail, there is a greater risk of road accidents.

Automotive standards provide a unified global marketplace for all electronic components.

Electronic tests are crucial to ensure the reliability of electronic components. These tests are all critical to meet and exceed requirements, which include:

Dielectric Withstand Test – This test measures the ability of an electronic device to withstand a high voltage between its terminals and a ground connection.

Current Leakage Test – This test measures the amount of leakage current flowing between a component’s DC source and a ground connection.

Electrical Safety Testing – All electronic components in a vehicle leave the driver and passengers at risk of electrical shock. It is essential to carry out electrical safety testing on all electronic products before, during, and after production.

Earth Continuity Test – This measures the reliability of the ground connection between a component’s ground pin and the very surface of that component.

Electrical testing requirements help the industry engineers toward more reliable, safer, and compliant electronics systems in all personal and commercial vehicles. At Test Products, Inc., we give you the power of capability, connection, and customization. TPI test equipment includes engineering, manufacturing, assembly, custom software, hardware design, prototype development, and real-time web-based reporting. And our 24/7 technical support is always here for you. For more information about TPI, contact us and see how we can help you.