Digital Relay Box: A High-Power Control Device for Automotive Load Management
The Digital Relay Box is a compact electronic device designed to handle extra electrical loads in vehicles safely and efficiently. It allows high-power components to be controlled without overloading standard vehicle wiring systems.
Industry:
Automotive Electronics
Technology Stack:
C / C++
Embedded Systems
Category:
Product Development
Start Date:
23 January 2021
Handover Date:
05 March 2021
Executive Summary
Modern vehicles require reliable control of high-power electrical loads such as lights, motors, and auxiliary equipment. Traditional relay systems often struggle with efficiency, safety, and scalability.
Digital Dividend, a software development company, partnered on this project to design and develop a smart digital relay box capable of managing multiple high-power outputs with precision. The solution combines embedded firmware with scalable architecture, allowing future expansion through IoT application development and custom software development if required.
The Challenge
- Vehicles require safe handling of high electrical loads
- Conventional relays lack flexibility and control
- Wiring complexity increases risk of failure
- Manual systems reduce reliability and efficiency
- Compact design was required for automotive environments
Our Solution
We developed a digital relay box built for high-power automotive use.
Key features include:
High-Power Load Handling
Safely manages multiple high-current outputs without stressing vehicle wiring.
Embedded Control System
Firmware developed in C/C++ for stable, real-time operation.
Modular Output Design
Supports multiple inputs and outputs for flexible vehicle integration.
Compact Automotive-Grade Hardware
Designed to fit easily within vehicle systems.
Scalable Architecture
Ready for future enhancements such as mobile app development, data analytics solutions, and system monitoring through integrations.
(Services applied from our expertise include embedded software development, IoT application development, custom software development, ASP.NET development for backend dashboards, and data engineering concepts for diagnostics.)
System Highlights
- Designed for automotive electrical systems
- Handles extra loads with high power efficiency
- Durable and vibration-resistant hardware
- Reduced wiring complexity
- Long-term operational reliability
Outcome
The Digital Relay Box successfully delivered a reliable and scalable solution for managing high-power electrical loads in vehicles. The final product improved safety, reduced wiring stress, and provided precise control over multiple outputs.
By combining embedded firmware, robust hardware design, and scalable software thinking, the project met all functional and technical requirements and was delivered on time.