This new control-loop architecture, usable with both linear and switching regulators, is designed to generate very low noise voltages and the level of noise becomes independent of the set output voltage.
The need to move beyond 12 V in automotive systems has been apparent for years, but now, finally, consensus seems to have emerged that 48 V is the answer. Making the transition brings huge opportunities as well as many challenges.
To achieve the weight savings and footprint reduction demanded in advanced vehicle systems, using a 48-V zonal architecture becomes an attractive choice.
