MR4011 Automotive Electronics Syllabus:
MR4011 Automotive Electronics Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021
OBJECTIVES:
To impart knowledge to the students in the principles of operation and constructional details of various Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems
To understand the need for starter batteries, starter motor and alternator in the vehicle.
To differentiate the conventional and modern vehicle architecture and the data transfer among the different electronic control unit using different communication protocols
To list common types of sensor and actuators used in vehicles.
To understand dash – Board Instruments, various sensors and networking in vehicles.
UNIT I FUNDAMENTALS OF AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS
Components for an electronic engine management system, open and closed-loop control strategies, PID control, Lookup 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 ELECTRONIC SENSORS IN AUTOMOBILE
Throttle position, mass air flow, crankshaft position, cam position, engine speed sensor, exhaust oxygen level (two step, linear lambda and wideband), knock, manifold temperature, and pressure sensors. Solenoid, relay (four and five pins), stepper motor
UNIT III ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOR ENGINE CONTROL
Cold start and warm-up phases, idle speed control, acceleration and full load enrichment, deceleration fuel cut-off. Fuel control maps, open loop and closed-loop control – Integrated engine control system, Electromagnetic compatibility – EMI Suppression techniques – Electronic dashboard instruments – Onboard diagnosis system.
UNIT IV ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOR IGNITION AND INJECTION SYSTEMS
Types of electronic ignition systems – variable ignition timing, distributor less ignition. Spark timing control. TBI, MPFI, GDI Systems. Engine mapping.
UNIT V MICROPROCESSOR IN AUTOMOBILES
Microprocessor and Microcomputer controlled devices in automobiles such as instrument clusters, Voice warning systems, Travel information systems, and Keyless entry system. Environmental requirements (vibration, Temperature, and EMI).
OUTCOMES:
At the end of this course the student should be able to
Explain the fundamentals, operation, function of various sensors and actuators in engine management systems.
Define the glossary related to vehicle electrical and electronic system
Understand the need for starter batteries, starter motor, and alternator in the vehicle.
Differentiate the conventional and modern vehicle architecture and the data transfer among the different electronic control units using different communication protocols
List common types of sensors and actuators used in vehicles.
Understand networking in vehicles.
REFERENCES:
1. Judge. A.W., Modern Electrical Equipment of Automobiles, Chapman & Hall, London, 1992.
2. William B. Ribbens -Understanding Automotive Electronics, 5th edition- Butter worth Heinemann, 1998.
3. Young. A.P., & Griffiths. L., Automobile Electrical Equipment, English Language Book Society & New Press, 1990.
4. Vinal. G.W., Storage Batteries, John Wiley & Sons inc., New York, 1985.
5. Crouse.W.H., Automobile Electrical Equipment, McGraw Hill Book Co Inc., New York, 1980.
6. Spreadbury.F.G., Electrical Ignition Equipment, Constable & Co Ltd., London, 1962.
7. Robert N Brady Automotive Computers and Digital Instrumentation, Prentice Hall, Eagle Wood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1988.