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3 In 1964, The Beach Boys hit song I Get Around, spoke of the freedom, joy, and fun of the automobile. Decades later, we all still love our cars and what they mean for us. However, unlike in decades past, more and more the vehicles of the future are being powered and propelled by electrons rather than internal combustion engines (ICE) burning carbon- based fuel. Regardless of the engine employed, cars and trucks are also incorporating growing quantities of electronic components and solutions over mechanical ones to improve performance, safety, reliability, convenience, and effectiveness. This development is the electrification of the vehicle. Bourns ® is a leading manufacturer and supplier of automotive sensors, power conversion and circuit protection solutions, magnetic products, microelectronic modules, trimming and precision potentiometers, panel controls, encoders, and resistive products. Bourns serves a broad range of markets, including automotive, telecommunications, computer, industrial, instrumentation, consumer, non-critical life support medical, audio, and various other market segments. Bourns automotive products are manufactured in accordance with the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) 16949:2016 standard. Bourns is paving the road for the electrification of the vehicle by providing proven component solutions that help stabilize voltage levels for power supplies. Demonstrating its commitment to service and quality even after components get integrated into electronics designs, Bourns works with its automotive customers throughout the approval process to provide the necessary documentation for required approvals and supports their efforts to meet quality targets. Bumper-to-bumper, inside-or-outside, Bourns remains focused on making sure electronic parts and systems are reliable, effective, and economical. In the following pages, you will see how Bourns delivers on its pledge to advance the electrification of the vehicle. So take a look inside, and afterwards, when you next find yourself in the car, roll down your windows, turn up the volume and sing out loudly with me: Round round get around, I get around, yeah. | 3 | Electrification of the Vehicle By Paul Golata, Mouser Electronics Paul Golata joined Mouser Electronics in 2011. As a Senior Technology Specialist, Paul contributes to Mouser's success through driving strategic leadership, tactical execution, and the overall product-line and marketing directions for advanced technology related products. He provides design engineers with the latest information and trends in electrical engineering by delivering unique and valuable technical content that facilitates and enhances Mouser Electronics as the preferred distributor of choice. FOREWORD