Vehicle architecture is undergoing rapid transformation driven by autonomous driving, IoT integration, AI implementation, and the shift toward Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs). The overall power consumption of vehicles is increasing due to the rise in electronic control units and the adoption of high-performance processors. While low-power design, wide bandgap semiconductors, and thermal management technologies are being developed, efforts are also underway to develop in-motion charging and transition to 48V architectures.

Requirements for electronic devices in new architectures and Murata’s initiatives will be reported.