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Introduction The global automotive marketplace is expanding, 1 with projections indicating growth to the end of this decade and beyond. At the heart of this expansion are new and disruptive innovations in electrification, autonomy, in-vehicle experience, and connectivity. These technologies are complelling manufacturers to change their approach to electrical/electronic (E/E) architectures, as conventional techniques are ill-equipped to handle the burgeoning capabilities expected by users. Conventional vehicles are based on a domain architecture, in which systems are grouped by function, with large and complex cable harnesses. But a new concept in vehicle design has emerged: zonal architecture. Offering a more efficient solution, zonal architecture streamlines the introduction of new technology. This eBook will highlight the advantages of zonal architecture and ways that designers can exploit these advantages in the automotive and other industries. TE Connectivity is a global leader in the design and manufacture of interconnection products that deliver performance and reliability for a broad range of markets. With more than 75 years of experience in the automotive industry, TE Connectivity has the technology to drive the next generation of E/E architectures. Microchip Technology is a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog, and Flash- IP solutions, including an extensive array of automotive-grade products. Microchip's innovative solutions are engineered to support the rigorous requirements of the automotive industry. Together, Microchip and TE Connectivity deliver groundbreaking connectivity for the challenges of zonal architecture, combining high speed, robust design, and advanced features for tomorrow's automotive applications. Mighty Guides make you stronger. Credible advice from top experts helps you make strong decisions. Strong decisions make you mighty. Reading a Mighty Guide is kind of like having your own team of experts. These authoritative and diverse guides provide a full view of a topic. They help you explore, compare, and contrast a variety of viewpoints so that you can determine what will work best for you. Mouser Electronics is an authorized semiconductor and electronic component distributor focused on New Product Introductions from its leading manufacturer partners. Serving the global electronic design engineer and buyer community, the global distributor's website, www.mouser.com, is available in multiple languages and currencies and features more than 6.8 million products from over 1,200 manufacturer brands. Mouser offers 28 support locations worldwide to provide best-in-class customer service in local language, currency and time zone. The distributor ships to over 650,000 customers in 223 countries/territories from its 1 million-square-foot, state-of-the-art distribution facilities in the Dallas, Texas, metro area. For more information, visit www.mouser.com. 4 Zonal Architecture: Delivering New Standards of Connectivity for Automotive and Beyond