1. Railways and electronics: a race between sustainability and constant evolution
Electronic components are used on a massive scale in the railway sector. They have become indispensable in on-board systems for train operation, where real-time traffic control is essential to avoid collisions. In addition, electronics are necessary for passenger services such as continuous Internet access and on-board recharging of electronic devices. This section looks at the problems posed by the obsolescence of electronic components, and shows how they can be tackled.
1.1 Different life spans
The railway sector demands particular attention to operating safety, as it is a critical area where people's lives can be at stake. That's why components, whether used on board or not, have to be reliable and durable to ensure that safety and signaling systems function...
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