Understanding automotive electronics : an engineering perspective / William Ribbens.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ribbens, William.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Automobiles--Electronic equipment.

Automobiles.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (617 p.)

Edition:

7th ed.

Place of Publication:

Waltham, Mass. : Elsevier, 2012.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Understanding Automotive Electronics is the first port of call for control engineers, system engineers and electronic engineers in the automotive industry needing a thorough grounding in automotive electronics and control. From simple automotive electronic circuits to the latest developments in telematics, active safety, entertainment and communications, the book is also an ideal resource for more senior automotive engineers without a background in electronics or control needing to work in the area or supervise specialists. Thoroughly updated throughout, this new editio

Contents:

Front Cover; Dedication; Understanding Automotive Electronics: An Engineering Perspective; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Introduction; Chapter 1 - The Systems Approach to Control and Instrumentation; Overview; Concept of a System; Linear System Theory: Continuous Time; Steady-State Sinusoidal Frequency Response of a System; State Variable Formulation of Models; Control Theory; Stability of Control System; Closed-Loop Limit-Cycle Control; Instrumentation; Basic Measurement System; Filtering; Chapter 2 - Discrete Time Systems Theory; Digital Subsystem; Sinusoidal Frequency Response

Discrete Time Control SystemClosed Loop Control; Example Discrete Time Control System; Summary; Chapter 3 - Electronics Fundamentals; Semiconductor Devices; Rectifier Circuit; Integrated Circuits; Use of Feedback in Op Amps; Summing Mode Amplifier; Digital Circuits; Binary Number System; Logic Circuits (Combinatorial); Logic Circuits with Memory (Sequential); Synchronous Counter; Integrated Circuits; The Microprocessor; Chapter 4 - Microcomputer Instrumentation and Control; Microcomputer Fundamentals; Microcomputer Tasks; Microcomputer Operations; CPU Registers; Reading Instructions

Example Use of a MicrocomputerProgramming Languages; Microcomputer Hardware; Microcomputer Applications in Automotive Systems; Instrumentation Applications of Microcomputers; Microcomputers in Control Systems; Chapter 5 - The Basics of Electronic Engine Control; Motivation for Electronic Engine Control; Exhaust Emissions; Fuel Economy; Federal Government Test Procedures; Concept of an Electronic Engine Control System; Definition of Engine Performance Terms; Exhaust Catalytic Converters; Electronic Fuel-Control System; Analysis of Intake Manifold Pressure; Idle Speed Control

Electronic IgnitionChapter 6 - Sensors and Actuators; Automotive Control System Applications of Sensors and Actuators; Throttle Angle Sensor; Temperature Sensors; Typical Coolant Sensor; Sensors for Feedback Control; Knock Sensors; Automotive Engine Control Actuators; Variable Valve Timing; Electric Motor Actuators; Stepper Motors; Ignition System; Chapter 7 - Digital Powertrain Control Systems; Introduction; Digital Engine Control; Digital Engine Control Features; Control Modes for Fuel Control; Discrete Time Idle Speed Control; EGR Control; Variable Valve Timing Control

Electronic Ignition ControlIntegrated Engine Control System; Summary of Control Modes; Chapter 8 - Vehicle-Motion Controls; Representative Cruise Control System; Cruise Control Electronics; Antilock Braking System; Electronic Suspension System; Electronic Steering Control; Four-Wheel Steering; Summary; Chapter 9 - Automotive Instrumentation and Telematics; Modern Automotive Instrumentation; Input and Output Signal Conversion; Advantages of Computer-Based Instrumentation; Display Devices; LED; LCD; VFD; Fuel Quantity Measurement; Coolant Temperature Measurement; Oil Pressure Measurement

Vehicle Speed Measurement

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9781283860390

1283860392

9780080970981

0080970982

OCLC:

823726405