AP4091 Automotive Electronics Syllabus:
AP4091 Automotive Electronics Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To explain the principle of electronic management system and different sensors used in the systems.
To know the concepts and develop basic skills necessary to diagnose automotive electronic problems.
To know Starting, and charging, lighting systems, advanced automotive electrical systems.
To include electronic accessories and basic computer control.
To explore practically about the components present in an Automotive electrical and electronics system.
UNIT I FUNDAMENTALS
Components for electronic engine management system, open and closed loop control strategies, PID control, Look up tables, introduction to modern control strategies like Fuzzy logic and adaptive control. Switches, active resistors, Transistors, Current mirrors/amplifiers, Voltage and current references, Comparator, Multiplier. Amplifier, filters, A/D and D/A converters.
UNIT II MODERN SENSORS
Film sensors, micro-scale sensors, Particle measuring systems, Vibration Sensors, SMART sensors, Machine Vision, Multi-sensor systems Applications of Sensors: Applications and case studies of Sensors in Automobile Engineering, Aeronautics, Machine tools and Manufacturing processes.
UNIT III CHARGING SYSTEM
Generation of Direct Current- Shunt Generator Characteristics- Armature Reaction- Third Brush Regulation- Cutout. Voltage and Current Regulators- Compensated Voltage Regulator Alternators Principle and Constructional Aspects and Bridge Rectifiers- New Developments.
UNIT IV AUTOMOTIVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Transmission control – Cruise control – Braking control – Traction control –Suspension control – Steering control – Stability control – Integrated engine control.
UNIT V ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS
Current Trends in Automotive Electronic Engine Management System- Types of EMS Electromagnetic interference Suppression- Electromagnetic Compatibility- Electronic Dashboard Instruments- Onboard Diagnostic System- Security – Warning System infotainment and Telematics.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES:
1. Testing of battery, starting systems, charging systems, ignition systems and body controller systems
2. Study of various sensors and actuators used in two wheelers and four wheelers for electronic control.
3. Study of Development of Embedded Systems projects.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of this course the students will be able to:
CO1: Explain the fundamentals, operation, function of various sensors and actuators in engine management systems.
CO2: Explain the Automotive Transmission Control Systems.
CO3: Enumerate the principles, application, construction and specification of different sensors and actuators usable in typical automobile by suitable testing.
CO4: List out the principles and characteristics of charging system components and demonstrate their working with suitable tools.
CO5: Describe the principles and architecture of electronics systems and its components present in an automobile related to instrumentation, control, security and warning systems.
REFERENCES
1. Allan Bonnick, “Automotive Computer Controlled Systems”, Butterworth- Heinemann, Elsevier, Indian Edition, 2011.
2. Eric Chowanietz, “Automobile Electronics” by SAE Publications, 1995
3. Tom Weather Jr and Cland C. Hunter, “Automotive Computers and Control System” Prentice Hall Inc.,1984 New Jersey.
4. R.K. Jurgen, “Automotive Electronics Handbook”, McGraw Hill 2 nd Edition,1995.
5. William B Ribbens, “understanding automotive electronics”, 5th edition – Butter worth Heinemann Woburn, 1998.