Technical Considerations on the Development of Grounding Terminals for Automotive Applications

This work presents important technical considerations regarding the development of grounding terminals for automotive applications. Aspects involving the electrical architecture of vehicles are considered for the development of grounding terminals, since the integrity of the electrical system is critical for performance, safety, and reliability. Relevant concepts about the project development flow are presented, as well as strategies for preventing the formation of whiskers, which can lead to failures. Furthermore, the main tests required by standards are described in order to provide a more comprehensive and applied approach to the factors that ensure the conformity, efficiency, and robustness of grounding terminals for automotive applications. Thus, it is expected that the content presented here will serve as a basis for the development of safer, more reliable automotive grounding terminals aligned with the demands of new technologies currently found nowadays.