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Understanding Automotive Electronics, 7th Edition

by William Ribbens

December 2012

Intermediate to advanced

616 pages

16h 50m

English

Butterworth-Heinemann

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Chapter OverviewConcept of a SystemLinear System Theory: Continuous TimeSteady-State Sinusoidal Frequency Response of a SystemState Variable Formulation of ModelsControl TheoryStability of Control SystemClosed-Loop Limit-Cycle ControlInstrumentationBasic Measurement SystemFiltering
Digital SubsystemSinusoidal Frequency ResponseDiscrete Time Control SystemClosed Loop ControlExample Discrete Time Control SystemSummary
Semiconductor DevicesRectifier CircuitIntegrated CircuitsUse of Feedback in Op AmpsSumming Mode AmplifierDigital CircuitsBinary Number SystemLogic Circuits (Combinatorial)Logic Circuits with Memory (Sequential)Synchronous CounterIntegrated CircuitsThe Microprocessor

Microcomputer FundamentalsMicrocomputer TasksMicrocomputer OperationsCPU RegistersReading InstructionsExample Use of a MicrocomputerProgramming LanguagesMicrocomputer HardwareMicrocomputer Applications in Automotive SystemsInstrumentation Applications of MicrocomputersMicrocomputers in Control Systems
Motivation for Electronic Engine ControlExhaust EmissionsFuel EconomyFederal Government Test ProceduresConcept of an Electronic Engine Control SystemDefinition of Engine Performance TermsExhaust Catalytic ConvertersElectronic Fuel-Control SystemAnalysis of Intake Manifold PressureIdle Speed ControlElectronic Ignition
Automotive Control System Applications of Sensors and ActuatorsThrottle Angle SensorTemperature SensorsTypical Coolant SensorSensors for Feedback ControlKnock SensorsAutomotive Engine Control ActuatorsVariable Valve TimingElectric Motor ActuatorsStepper MotorsIgnition System
IntroductionDigital Engine ControlDigital Engine Control FeaturesControl Modes for Fuel ControlDiscrete Time Idle Speed ControlEGR ControlVariable Valve Timing ControlElectronic Ignition ControlIntegrated Engine Control SystemSummary of Control Modes
Representative Cruise Control SystemCruise Control ElectronicsAntilock Braking SystemElectronic Suspension SystemElectronic Steering ControlFour-Wheel SteeringSummary
Modern Automotive InstrumentationInput and Output Signal ConversionAdvantages of Computer-Based InstrumentationDisplay DevicesLEDLCDVFDFuel Quantity MeasurementCoolant Temperature MeasurementOil Pressure MeasurementVehicle Speed MeasurementHigh-Speed Digital Communications (CAN)Trip Information ComputerTelematicsGPS NavigationThe GPS System StructureAutomotive Diagnostics
Electronic Control System DiagnosticsService Bay Diagnostic ToolOnboard DiagnosticsModel-Based Sensor Failure DetectionDiagnostic Fault CodesOnboard Diagnosis (OBD II)Model-Based Misfire Detection SystemExpert Systems in Automotive DiagnosisOccupant Protection Systems
Chapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 4Chapter 5Chapter 6Chapter 7Chapter 8Chapter 9Chapter 10

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Chapter 3 Electronics Fundamentals

Chapter Outline

This chapter is for the reader who has little knowledge of electronics. It is intended to provide an overview of the subject so that discussions in later chapters about ...