Aptiv Rapid Power Reserve

Aptiv Rapid Power Reserve

FAIL-OPERATIONAL BACKUP POWER FOR SAFETY-CRITICAL SYSTEMS

An Integrated Approach to Backup Power

INSTANT POWER RESERVE DESIGNED FOR NEXT-GENERATION SYSTEMS

As devices such as vehicles and robots rely more heavily on electronics to support automated functionality, maintaining continuous power becomes more critical. Aptiv Rapid Power Reserve (ARPR) delivers instant backup power when primary electrical sources are disrupted, helping safety-critical systems remain operational long enough to maintain control and reach a safe state.

REDUNDANCY

Steer-by-wire, brake-by-wire, and other automated systems require uninterrupted power for safety-critical operation

VOLTAGE STABILITY

Voltage sags must be prevented from impacting critical controllers or reducing the life of the main battery

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Functional safety standards and OEM/ODM requirements increasingly mandate redundant power for safety-critical systems

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Functional safety standards and OEM/ODM requirements increasingly mandate redundant power for safety-critical systems

Benefits of Aptiv Rapid Power Reserve

Enabling instant backup power when electrified systems need it most

Low Cost

Low Cost

ARPR offers a cost-effective alternative for backup power, helping reduce costs without sacrificing performance.

High Performance

High Performance

ARPR delivers consistent performance across a wide operating range – from -40°C to 65°C – and weighs up to 60% less than lead-acid batteries.

Long Lifespan

Long Lifespan

Because ARPR stores energy without chemical reactions, it experiences minimal degradation over time – ensuring long-lasting performance throughout the device lifecycle.

Introducing Aptiv Rapid Power Reserve

A HIGHLY RELIABLE, REDUNDANT POWER SOURCE

Aptiv Rapid Power Reserve (ARPR) works within electrical architectures to provide an immediate source of power during critical moments. Learn how the ARPR integrates ultracapacitors to support control functions and enable safer outcomes when primary power is disrupted for vehicles.
Safety-Critical Systems

Safety-Critical Systems Demand New Approach to Backup Power

PROVIDING REDUNDANCY, RELIABILITY AND SYSTEM-LEVEL SAFETY

As automation and electrification increase across a wide range of use cases, traditional battery-based approaches to electrical redundancy are showing their limitations. This white paper explores why vehicle safety-critical systems require a new approach to backup power and how ultracapacitor-based approaches enable solutions for emerging safety and architecture demands.

What Is an Ultracapacitor?

A CLOSER LOOK AT FAST, LONG-LIFE ENERGY STORAGE

Ultracapacitors store and release energy differently than traditional batteries, enabling much faster charge and discharge times with significantly longer lifecycles. This article explains how ultracapacitors work and what makes them well suited for applications that require quick bursts of reliable power.
Ultracapacitor