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Modules are Taking Over Fresno CA

The average new car today has up to 80 or more modules that control more than 1,000 different functions — everything from powertrain management, anti-lock brakes, stability control, electronic suspension and airbag deployment to power windows, power seats, climate control, infotainment and navigation. Continue reading for more details.

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Modules are Taking Over



Modules are taking over the automotive world. The little electronic black boxes that were once limited to powertrain functions are now running almost every system on today’s vehicles. The automotive microcontroller (MCU) market is predicted to be a $6 billion a year business by 2012. That’s a lot of modules.

The average new car today has up to 80 or more modules that control more than 1,000 different functions — everything from powertrain management, anti-lock brakes, stability control, electronic suspension and airbag deployment to power windows, power seats, climate control, infotainment and navigation. According to industry estimates, the software in all of these different modules contains about 35 million lines of code.



Some of the fastest growing module applications today are driver assistance systems. These include such features as navigation, adaptive cruise control, parking assist, rear view cameras, night vision, obstacle detection/collision warning systems, blind spot detection, active lighting and automatic braking. Though some of these new features are still only available on high-end, luxury models, the price of the technology is coming down, allowing more and more electronic content to be offered in mid-range and even some entry-level models.



The demand for driver assistance systems is exploding, with an annual growth rate of around 14% (in spite of a down market). The usage of LCD displays and camera sensors in new v...

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