Decades ago, the critical electronic components in a race car were the ignition coil and points. Race cars now feature advanced engine management systems, antilock brake systems, paddle shifters, dataloggers, radios, electric pumps, fans, and lights. All components need to be controlled at the correct moment, and all components require circuit protection to prevent damage or fire. Traditionally, fuses and relays served all of those purposes, but they have many disadvantages like complicated wiring looms, sensitivity to vibration/temperature, and difficult diagnostics. All of these problems can be solved by using intelligent power management units (PMUs). Our newly developed PMU unit is at the forefront of technology. It provides 16 high current outputs (and use of multiple units if more outputs are required). Temperature rangeAECQ100 GRADE1 (-40 to +125˚C)CPU32 bits automotive, 90MIPSOperating voltage6-22V, immunity to transients according to ISO 7637EnclosureIP 60, bespoke CNC machined aluminiumSize (mm) and weight(g)131x112x32.5, 370gConnectors1 x 39 Automotive connector, 1 x M6 stud for battery connection PC communicationCAN (ECUMASTER USBtoCAN, PEAK CAN, KVASER)
