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Automotive Electronics II

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Course Unit Code430-8753/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated6 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *Second Cycle
Year of Study *First Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites There are no prerequisites or co-requisites for this course unit
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
SIM01doc. Ing. Petr Šimoník, Ph.D.
Summary
The main goal of the subject is to obtain the knowledge for good orientation in branch of electronic parts, measuring apparatus, communication possibilities and control in automotive industry. The knowledge gained forms part of general knowledge of electrical engineer especially if focused on applications in the automotive electronics industry.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
The main goal of the subject is to obtain the knowledge for good orientation in branch of electronic parts, measuring apparatus, communication possibilities and control in automotive industry. The knowledge gained forms part of general knowledge of electrical engineer especially if focused on applications in the automotive electronics industry.
Course Contents
LECTURES
1. System solutions and co-operation of electronic units of motor vehicles, electronic data link systems.
2. Bus for communication of electronic systems in motor vehicles.
3. Electronic systems for energy management board batteries, electronics, voltage control board network circuits.
4. Drive for alternators, principles, structures, circuits.
5. Electronics systems, engine starting and operating principles, circuit solutions.
6. The structure of gasoline engine control unit (ECU), design and performance.
7. The structure of diesel engine control unit (ECU), design and performance.
8. Electronic transmission control, electronic control clutch and gearbox.
9. Regulation and control gear, the properties of control systems, circuit solutions.
10. Comfort systems, adaptive speed control, circuit solutions.
11. Control and signaling devices, features and peripheral solutions.
12. The restraint and protection systems, features of control systems, circuit solutions.
13. Parts of electronic security systems, circuit solutions.
14. Information, communication and navigation systems

EXERCISE
1. Starting the first exercise (training principles used equipment, exercise overview)
2. Communication means of internal block management systems (design and implementation of circuits for use UART, SPI)
3. Serial diagnostics, communication with controllers via CAN bus communication analysis (new extended version on the model)
4. Serial diagnostics, communication with controllers via K-line analysis of communication (new extended version on the model)
5. Serial diagnostics, communication with controllers through the LIN bus, communication analysis (new extended version on the model), TEST #1
6. Serial diagnostics, communication with FlexRay controllers through analysis of communication (new extended version on the model)
7. Detonation combustion - spark-ignition engine knock control (analysis of principles to the vehicle)
8. Electronic ignition, ignition coils (analysis of principles to model)
9. Properties of air mass sensors with hot-film (principles calculations and analysis on the model)
10. Comfort systems - electric windows displacement (analysis of principles to model), TEST #2
11. Properties of speed and position sensors (analysis of principles to model)
12. Assistance chassis systems ABS (analysis of principles and model of the vehicle ABS)
13. Technical means of electronic control systems (measurement and analysis - PID and surge signals, A / D, D / A, U / f, f / U)
14. Technical means of electronic control systems (measurement and analysis - isolation amplifier, frequency synthesizers)

Note. Except the first introductory exercise is exercise filling consists of the design of the device (or. Assembly according to the instructions) and his subsequent verification of measuring the laboratory sample or vehicle.
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
[1] ERJAVEC, J.: Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach, 4th Edition, USA 2004, Thomson Learning, 1401 str., ISBN 1-4018-4831-1
[2] RIBBENS, B., W.: Understanding Automotive Electronics, Sixth Edition, USA 2003, Elsevier Science, 480 str., ISBN 0-7506-7599-3
[1] ERJAVEC, J.: Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach, 4th Edition, USA 2004, Thomson Learning, 1401 str., ISBN 1-4018-4831-1
[2] RIBBENS, B., W.: Understanding Automotive Electronics, Sixth Edition, USA 2003, Elsevier Science, 480 str., ISBN 0-7506-7599-3
[3] ŠTĚRBA, P.: Elektronika a elektrotechnika automobilů: Elektrická zařízení, diagnostika a odstraňování závad. Praha 2004, Computer Press, ISBN 80-251-0211-4
Recommended Reading:
Bosch Technical Library, 1996-2009
[1] VLK, F.: Elektrická zařízení motorových vozidel. Prof. Ing. František Vlk, DrSc., nakladatelství a vydavatelství, Brno 2005, ISBN 80-239-3718-9
[2] VLK, F.: Elektronické systémy motorových vozidel 1, 2. Prof. Ing. František Vlk, DrSc., nakladatelství a vydavatelství, Brno 2002, ISBN 80-238-7282-6
[3] BOSCH technické brožury, žluté sešity 1996-2009
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Tutorials, Experimental work in labs, Teaching by an expert (lecture or tutorial)
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Exercises evaluation and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        Exercises evaluationCredit40 (40)25
                Test č.1Written test10 5
                Test no.2Written test10 5
                Laboratorní úlohyLaboratory work20 10
        ExaminationExamination60 (60)20
                Písemná zkouškaWritten examination30 10
                Ústní zkouškaOral examination30 0