Car electronics

Car electronics (audio and video) are considered to be an essential part of any car. Electronics components of a car have been rising every year. But getting to know how much content is in the average vehicle now and how much will be there in the future is not as simple as we can imagine. Studies have shown that the use of electronics in cars is growing every year. However, this data enlightens and confuses at the same time. It has been estimated that the number of microprocessors found in our cars are increasing. The intent is to demonstrate an astounding amount of computing power. I’ve seen estimates ranging from a few dozen microprocessors up to a hundred microprocessors per vehicle in some luxury models.

The main reason of the increasing number of car audio and video electronics is due to the massive addition of car accessories and functions especially in luxury car. Now you can make phone calls right from your car without having to use your actual phone. More car speakers and sound power have been implemented in new cars.

Well known car manufactures such as pioneer, kenwood, Sony, Kicker audio have even introduced new car audio and video technology for those who are looking to upgrade their car sound capabilities. Kenwood for example, has introduced their P-NAV6019 navigation system where they combined the high-end mobile DVD Receiver and Navigation system into an aggressively priced product. Moreover, Pioneer has presented the new TS-SW3041D subwoofer with multiple patent-pending features to deliver the big bass performance of a full-size subwoofer, but in a compact design that can be installed either behind or under seats depending on the type of vehicle. Sony has introduced the new CDX-GT110 CD receiver that features aux-in and a removable faceplate with a blue 13-segment LED display.
Car audio and video electronics plays an important role in car technology and electronic components are increasing yearly to provide comfort and luxury to our cars.

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