Automotive EMC – New strategies to ensure robustness

Presented by Andreas Gierstorfer, Electrical Engineer/EMC expert, BMW AG

In current vehicle generations, complex driver assistance systems with autonomous driving functions are being integrated. Customers also expect the constant availability of online services. What can EMC do in order to ensure safe operation and immunity to disturbances?

Vehicle manufacturers and suppliers are therefore working on the further development of their EMC test strategies. Not only interfaces to functional safety must be considered, but also the previous immunity requirements must be challenged: how can a sufficient test depth be achieved? Are the test methods and signals still up to date?