The automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation that presents both opportunities and challenges. These include the reduction of emissions, the development of autonomous electric vehicles and the establishment of a reliable charging infrastructure.
Multi-CB is helping to drive innovation in automotive technology. Through cost-effective PCB prototypes and series as well as PCBs specially tailored to the needs of the automotive industry, such as flex, rigid-flex, thick copper or Rogers PCBs for high frequency.
For example, Rogers or Rogers hybrid designs are essential for automotive radar and aerospace applications where low signal loss, stable dielectric properties and precise impedance / impedance control are required. These solutions are tailored to meet the growing demands of the industry and play a key role in shaping the future of vehicle technology and sustainability.
Printed circuit boards in the automotive industry
In the automotive industry, PCBs are required for a range of applications. One main task is the networking of subcomponents within the vehicle via bus systems such as the CAN bus or via radio. PCBs are also required for the following sub-areas, for example:
- Charging electric vehicles - PCBs for high power output with precise control. The requirements for this application are reliable function, large copper cross-sections and thermal management.
- Electric vehicle propulsion - PCBs for motor control, battery management, high power distribution, motion control and cooling systems. The requirements for this application are reliable function, large copper cross-sections and thermal management
- Heavy duty transport support systems - PCBs for instrument/dashboard clusters, on-board video, navigation, communication and cargo cooling systems.
- Fossil-free propulsion for heavy transport - PCBs for vehicles with fuel cell and battery propulsion systems. The requirements are a robust environment and long service life.
- Interior electronics - PCBs for navigation systems, instrument/display panel clusters and interior lighting.
- Automotive radar (77 GHz) - PCBs for environment detection or autonomous driving.
Why choose Multi-CB for automotive projects?
The automotive industry is under pressure. Reducing emissions, developing electric vehicles, expanding the charging infrastructure. We supply the printed circuit boards for these applications – from prototypes to series production.
What you, as a buyer, should know:
- Prototypes available quickly – short lead times for samples and pre-production runs
- Cost-effective mass production – scalable pricing from small batches
- Wide range of materials – Flex, rigid-flex, thick copper, including Rogers for high-frequency
- Impedance control – precision-manufactured, with measurable documentation
Typical applications in the automotive industry
Charging electric vehicles
This is all about high performance combined with precise control. You need large copper cross-sections and effective thermal management. We manufacture thick copper circuit boards that can handle these demands.
Electric drive
Motor control, battery management, high-power distribution, cooling systems. The requirements are similar to those for charging: reliability, plenty of copper, and effective thermal management.
Automotive radar (77 GHz)
For environmental sensing and autonomous driving. Rogers and Rogers hybrid buildups are essential here. Why? Low signal loss, stable dielectric properties, precise impedances.
Commercial vehicles and heavy-duty vehicles
Dashboard clusters, on-board video, navigation, communication, freight refrigeration. Plus fossil-free powertrains using fuel cells or batteries. These applications require robust circuit boards with a long service life.
Interior electronics
Navigation, display panels, interior lighting. Often flex or rigid-flex solutions, as installation space is limited.
Your point of contact for automotive printed circuit boards
Whether it’s CAN bus networking, radar or power electronics: we understand the requirements. Get in touch – we’ll review your layout and recommend the most suitable material.