Unit 1
Introduction to Electronic systems in Automotives: Introduction, Sensors and Actuators for body electronics, power train and chassis systems. Body electronics domain- Automotive alarms, Lighting, Central locking and electric windows, Climatic Control, Driver information, parking, etc. Power train and chassis control domain – Engine management , Transmission control, ABS, ESP, Traction Control, Active Suspension, passive safety, Adaptive Cruise Control, etc
Unit 2
Signal Processing and Converters: introduction – Discrete-Time Signals and Systems- Time-Domain Analysis- Digital Filters- Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) and Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs)- Sampling and Reconstruction. Network protocols- LIN, CAN, FlexRay, MOST etc.
Unit 3
Automotive Radar: Frequency Band Allocation and Standards – Elements of Automotive Radar – Antenna Systems and Requirements – Antenna Mounting – Radio Frequency Front End – Radar Signal Processors Requirements – Waveform Generation – Range Estimation – LIDAR: LIDAR based sensing-LIDAR Applications in Automotive systems. Vehicle network and communication buses – Digital engine control systems, Introduction to automotive controllers, On-Board Diagnostics (OBD). Introduction to BMS.