Performance of Electronics in the Automobile to Date at Chrysler

Electronics in today's automobile plays a vital factor in performance, service life, and reliability of the components in which they are used.

High-volume usage is found in automotive charging and ignition systems. This paper deals with the performance in the field to date at Chrysler Corporation of semi-conductor devices in these applications. The importance of diagnostic equipment is also covered, and two specific examples designed for the quick diagnosis of trouble in electronic voltage regulators and electronic ignition systems, respectively, are presented.