Automotive Electronics-A Boon for Safety

Electronics play a key role in improving vehicles safety. Use of electronics has made possible the introduction and integration of a wide range of new safety and environmental devices in cars. Nowadays, both customer demands and government legislation continue to improve traffic safety. Safety awareness for vehicles has been increasing strongly since the 1980s. It started with simple seat-belt systems continued with airbags, and has now led to the first really intelligent safety systems. With today’s advances in sensor and processor technology, the possibilities are growing rapidly. Governments are also viewing these as ways to decrease traffic casualties, and legislation is starting to demand that car manufacturers make use of the technology. The paper highlights the recent technology used in the vehicles for purpose of safety. Electronics & Communication field has expanded remarkably in the last few years with the development in safety of vehicles. Carmakers are constantly seeking new ways of helping drivers to avoid accidents.