Course

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.

Course Objectives

1. To familiarize various sensors and actuators used in a vehicle
2. To introduce controller design control for drive by wire system
3. To familiarize usage of controllers and sensors for implementation of simple automotive electronic hardware
4. To familiarize the working of starting, charging system and vehicle networks

Course Outcomes

Skills acquired

Make use of controllers and sensors for implementation of simple automotive electronic hardware

Text Books / References

1. Bosch, “Automotive Electrics and Automotive System and components ,Networking and Hybrid drive”, Sixth edition, Springer, 2021
2. Najamuz Zaman, “Automotive Electronics Design Fundamental’’ first edition, Springer 2015
3. William B. Ribbens, “Understanding Automotive Electronics” Eighth Edition, Butterworth – Heinemann, 2017
4. Alan Oppenheim, Alan S. Willsky, and S. Hamid Nawab, Signals & Systems, 2nd Edition, 2018
5. Emmanuel Ifeachor and Barrie W. Jervis , “Digital Signal Processing: A Computer-Based Approach” , 4th Edition, 2018