Next-Generation Automotive Body Electronics
19 May 2026 - 20 May 2026
online
Power, Intelligence & Zonal Architectures
As automotive designs transition toward Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs), the role of body electronics is being fundamentally redefined. This evolution requires a strategic shift in how we manage both advanced lighting systems and precision power control at the edge node, moving away from legacy distributed systems toward highly integrated, zonal architectures.
Join Avnet Silica and our leading technology partners for a two-day technical webinar series. We will explore the "intelligence" driving modern body systems, focusing on cutting-edge LED technologies, PMICs, smart high-side drivers, and integrated motor controllers that enable scalable and robust designs. This event is specifically tailored for engineers and designers focused on the next generation of interior and exterior lighting, motor applications, and efficient power management.
Technical Highlights:
- Next-Gen Lighting Solutions: Discover the latest in illumination-grade LEDs and the shift toward MCU-less, edge-node lighting architectures.
- Smart Power Distribution: Implementing eFuses and intelligent switches to enhance safety, diagnostics, and monitoring at the edge.
- Precision Motor Applications: Optimising footprint and reliability for body control modules using advanced integrated semiconductor solutions.
- Zonal Architecture Integration: Addressing the technical requirements for 12V and 48V loads in the modern SDV ecosystem.
Date and Time
19th - 20th May 2026 - 10 am CEST
Agenda
Day 1: Tuesday, 19th May
- 10:00 – 10:05 - Introduction to Avnet Silica (Avnet Silica)
- 10:05 – 10:45 - How onsemi Solutions Support the Transition to 12V/48V Zonal Architecture and Software-Defined Vehicles (onsemi)
- 11:00 – 11:40 - Power Systems in Body Electronics (Nexperia)
- 13:00 – 13:40 - Smart Power Innovations with ST VIPower M0-9 and STi²Fuses (STMicroelectronics)
- 14:00 – 14:40 - End Node Applications in Modern Vehicles: Accelerating Development with the NXP FRDM Automotive Platform (NXP)
Day 2: Wednesday, 20th May
- 10:00 – 10:05 - Introduction to Avnet Silica (Avnet Silica)
- 10:05 – 10:45 - Power Architectures for Edge-Node, MCU-Less Automotive Exterior Lighting (MPS)
- 11:00 – 11:40 - Advanced Lighting & Intelligent Motor Control for Next-Generation Automotive Body Applications (Elmos)
- 13:00 – 13:40 - Intelligent Power Devices and Solutions for Automotive Body Applications (ROHM)
- 14:00 – 14:40 - The Shift to 48V: Powering Interior and Exterior Lighting in Modern EVs (Diodes Inc.)
- 15:00 – 15:40 - Lumileds LEDs for Automotive, Transportation, and Mobility Applications (Lumileds)
Presenters
Member of Technical Staff, Automotive EMEA, AMG
onsemi
Biography:
Jonathan Harper is Member of Technical Staff within the Analog and Mixed-Signal Group at onsemi. He has over thirty years of experience in marketing and applications roles, working on the market development and definition of power and mixed-signal products.
He has BSc and MEng degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Bath and an MBA from the University of Warwick. He is based in Munich, Germany.
Automotive Applications Engineer
Nexperia
Biography:
Nandor gained a PhD and postdoctoral research experience from Liverpool John Moores University looking into multiphase machines in automotive applications such as integrated on-bord chargers. After spending some time designing AC choppers for grid connected applications Nandor joined Nexperia. He looks at the Nexperia automotive low-voltage system-level competency, recommending products suitable for different applications, and thereby influencing design creation and product roadmaps.
EMEA Technical Marketing
STMicroelectronics
Biography:
With his 25 years experience in ST, Luigi has a consolidated background in low voltage systems in Automotive and is contributing to set new roadmaps in the arena of Intelligent Power Swithes which are a core market segment for ST. Luigi is in constant contact with OEMs and Tier 1s following the migration for hardware to software defined vehicles. Luigi has a Master Degree in Electric Engineering at Politecnico di Bari, Italy.
Product Marketer, BL AAES, NXP Semiconductors
NXP
Biography:
Sneha is a marketing professional with a focus on automotive microcontrollers, leading go-to-market strategies and mass market enablement initiatives. She is based in Austin, Texas.
Business development Manager
MPS
Biography:
Alfonso Furio is an Automotive Business Development Manager at Monolithic Power Systems with over eight years of experience in the semiconductor industry. A specialist in automotive power management, his background spans ADAS, power distribution, and exterior lighting applications. Alfonso is an ISO 26262 Functional Safety Practitioner and co‑author of a patent for a CAN FD light controller driver. In this webinar, he will discuss MCU‑less power architectures enabling efficient, edge‑node exterior lighting systems.
Director Product Segment Lighting ICs
Elmos
Biography:
Artur Biernatowski is an accomplished business leader with over two decades of experience in the automotive industry, specializing in product management and strategic leadership. He holds an International Diploma in Business Administration from the International Business School, equipping him with a strong foundation in global business practices.
Beginning his career in 2002 at HELLA/FORVIA in the Aftermarket division, he quickly demonstrated expertise in automotive lighting systems. In 2010, he transitioned to the Special Original Equipment (SOE) segment, taking on global product management roles - first for interior lighting and later for exterior rear lighting systems. His strategic vision and leadership led to his appointment as Head of Product Management for Rear Lighting SOE at HELLA/FORVIA, a position he held from 2017 to 2023.
In January 2024, he advanced his career by joining Elmos Semiconductor as Director of the Product Segment Lighting ICs, where he drives innovation and business growth in semiconductor solutions for the automotive lighting sector.
Director Product Segment Motor Control
Elmos
Biography:
Arne is the Head of Product Segment Motor Control at Elmos, where he drives strategies that shape the company’s motor control portfolio. With a strong focus on delivering maximum customer value, he is committed to developing innovative products that combine highest motor‑control performance with minimized BOM costs.
Bringing nearly 20 years of experience in automotive electronics, Arne has a deep understanding of semiconductor technologies and their application in modern vehicle systems. His expertise spans product development, strategic planning, and shaping long‑term technology directions that anticipate emerging market needs.
Arne holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering as well as an MBA from the University of Mannheim, equipping him with a unique blend of technical insight and business acumen that drives his leadership in the automotive semiconductor industry.
Product Marketing Engineer
ROHM
Biography:
In 2015, joined ROHM HQ in Japan and worked on LSI design for logic and analog circuit.
Since 2023, serving as a Product Marketing Engineer at ROHM semiconductor GmbH, supporting the European region.
Senior Application Marketing Manager/Senior Product Manager
ROHМ
Biography:
Jochen Hüskens has been working in the semiconductor market more than 30 years. Amongst others in charge of ROHM's product marketing division as Senior Product Manager for discrete components (diodes, transistor) and opto devices (Led, sensors, LD), including distribution DACH responsibility for power products (SiC Mosfets & SBDs), IGBT. In recent years worked also as a business development manager for automotive accounts. Current responsible as a Senior Application Marketing Manager for Industrial Applications and Senior Product Manager for GaN, power diodes, HV Mos, LV-Mos for the industrial and automotive market.
SSG – Automotive Segment Marketing
Diodes Incorporated
Biography:
Roger has over 30 years of industry experience designing, implementing, and debugging automotive electronics. He spent 12 years as an Application Engineer supporting Braking, EPS, Passive Safety, and ADAS applications for a global leader in automotive semiconductors. He also has experience leading go‑to‑market strategy for embedded software solutions, supporting a broad portfolio of multi‑core embedded software development tools.
Regional Sales & Distribution Management
Lumileds
Biography:
A qualified Mechanical Engineer, with over 24 years of working in the LED industry and 20 years at Lumileds, Allan has worked in customer facing Sales as well as Marketing roles and has followed the marketplace as it transitioned from traditional lamp & incandescent technology towards the rapidly evolving LED products. Having supported customers in the transportation segment, Allan brings a practical element to this session with many real-life examples of enabling customers to successfully adopt and capitalise on LED technology.
Business Development Director – Automotive Products
Lumileds
Biography:
With a degree and PhD in Electrical Engineering, Holger has more than 25 years of experience in the automotive lighting industry. He began his career at Philips Automotive Lighting as a development engineer working on xenon bulbs. He later moved into a marketing role, where he gained early exposure to LED technology. Building on this experience, he transitioned into several technical business development positions, including roles with global responsibility. This has enabled him to develop a deep understanding of the entire value chain – from automotive end-user applications to the LED light source and the technologies required to realize them. In his current role, he is also expanding this expertise beyond the automotive sector, connecting new opportunities for LED applications in additional industries.
Partners
Topics
How onsemi Solutions Support the Transition to 12V/48V Zonal Architecture and Software-Defined Vehicles (onsemi)
May 19th, 2026 - 10:05 CEST
Presenter: Jonathan Harper
This session reviews the technical challenges of zonal controllers and the increasing shift toward 48V loads. We will explore how onsemi Smart Power Switches and the new Treo Platform enable advanced fault monitoring and reduced software complexity via 10BASE-T1S connections. Finally, we will demonstrate these software-defined solutions through practical examples in front and rear automotive lighting.
Power Systems in Body Electronics (Nexperia)
May 19th, 2026 - 11:00 CEST
Presenter: Dr. Nandor Bodo
As vehicle architectures transition to zonal designs, Nexperia provides the essential building blocks needed to manage increasing power complexity within Body Control Modules. Our high-performance MOSFETs and power-management ICs ensure the dependable operation of DC motors and electromechanical loads across body electronics. These compact, reliable solutions enable cost-optimised and scalable designs for the next generation of automotive platforms.
Smart Power Innovations with ST VIPower M0-9 and STi²Fuses (STMicroelectronics)
May 19th, 2026 - 13:00 CEST
Presenter: Luigi Guarrasi
This session explores essential power management solutions for new E/E architectures in autonomous vehicles. Discover how ST’s latest VIPower M0-9 high-side drivers offer superior power density and scalability. We will also introduce the innovative STi²Fuse eFuse, which enables wire downsizing to significantly reduce vehicle weight and cost.
End Node Applications in Modern Vehicles: Accelerating Development with the NXP FRDM Automotive Platform (NXP)
May 19th, 2026 - 14:00 CEST
Presenter: Sneha Vadde
As vehicles evolve toward software-defined architectures, the role of automotive end nodes is being fundamentally redefined. This session explores how the NXP FRDM automotive platform streamlines the development and integration of these critical components. Participants will learn how to leverage this ecosystem to accelerate time-to-market and simplify complex design requirements for next-generation vehicles.
Power Architectures for Edge-Node, MCU-Less Automotive Exterior Lighting (MPS)
May 20th, 2026 - 10:05 CEST
Presenter: Alfonso Furio
As exterior lighting shifts toward MCU-less architectures, power management is now a critical enabler of system performance. This session examines key trends and design challenges, specifically regarding thermal behaviour and PCB footprint. Discover how integrated MPS solutions can be utilised to build compact, highly efficient lighting power architectures.
Advanced Lighting & Intelligent Motor Control for Next-Generation Automotive Body Applications (Elmos)
May 20th, 2026 - 11:00 CEST
Presenter: Artur Biernatowski & Arne Bürger
In this session, Elmos presents advanced lighting and intelligent motor control solutions tailored for next-generation automotive body applications. We will explore how these technologies address the increasing demand for precision and efficiency in modern vehicle systems. Attendees will gain insights into Elmos' innovative semiconductor solutions that drive enhanced performance and reliability in the evolving automotive landscape.
Intelligent Power Devices and Solutions for Automotive Body Applications (ROHM)
May 20th, 2026 - 13:00 CEST
Presenters: Shimpei Satomi & Jochen Hüskens
As automotive body systems evolve, this session explores ROHM’s comprehensive portfolio of Intelligent Power Devices and advanced body control solutions. We will examine practical applications for both passenger and commercial vehicles, highlighting how an abundant lineup of innovative technologies enhances system reliability. The goal is to provide participants with a robust overview of how these devices effectively address current design challenges in next-generation automotive architectures.
The Shift to 48V: Powering Interior and Exterior Lighting in Modern EVs (Diodes Inc.)
May 20th, 2026 - 14:00 CEST
Presenter: Roger Smith
As modern electric vehicles adopt 48V architectures, lighting systems are evolving to support higher power levels and improved efficiency. This session explores EV lighting from a system-level perspective, highlighting how 48V architectures enable scalable, cost-effective designs. Discover how Diodes Incorporated’s portfolio of power management and LED-driving solutions simplifies design and accelerates time-to-market for next-generation platforms.
Lumileds LEDs for Automotive, Transportation, and Mobility Applications (Lumileds)
May 20th, 2026 - 15:00 CEST
Presenters: Allan Horn & Holger Weinert
As the automotive and mobility sectors expand, Lumileds continues to evolve its portfolio to support these dynamic market segments. This application-focused session explores a diverse range of LED solutions designed to meet stringent AEC-Q102 and PPAP requirements. Attendees will gain insights into high-quality, illumination-grade LEDs utilised in modern exterior lighting applications.
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