Key Points in Automotive ECU Bootloader Development

Key Points in Automotive ECU Bootloader Development

Content Summary Introduction 1. Function of Bootloader 2. How to Establish Reliable Bus Communication? 3. Parsing Programming Files (S19/HEX/BIN) 4. NVM Driver Development 5. Other Key Points in Bootloader Development a. Relationship Between Bootloader and Application b. Methods to Jump from Bootloader to Application c. Knowledge and Debugging Techniques Required for Bootloader Development d. Download … Read more

Understanding ECU: From Simulink Model to Automotive Controller

Understanding ECU: From Simulink Model to Automotive Controller

The application software development for automotive controllers typically employs a model-based design approach. Most application software developers focus primarily on the Simulink model level and do not pay attention to how the generated code works and how it runs on the controller. In fact, it is essential for application software developers to understand these issues, … Read more

MCU Market Trends and Zone ECU Integration

MCU Market Trends and Zone ECU Integration

A few days ago, a friend mentioned some issues regarding the MCU microcontroller market. Currently, the main application fields for MCUs are divided into four major areas: automotive applications, industrial applications, consumer electronics, and the Internet of Things, with automotive applications being the most concentrated. This article extracts some data and briefly discusses the changes … Read more

Understanding ECU Tuning: What Works Best?

Understanding ECU Tuning: What Works Best?

In the previous article, I introduced some of the pros and cons of ECU tuning. If the last article discussed the principles, this one will focus entirely on methodologies. There are several types of ECU tuning available on the market, including small boxes, “original flashing”, external devices, and complete replacements. Which one is reliable? Where … Read more

How to Choose Fuel and Tune ECU for Engine Management Vol.04

How to Choose Fuel and Tune ECU for Engine Management Vol.04

Author / Crab Claw Facing Up # TECHNOLOGY # “I’m always gonna be the last one standing Because I’m never gonna give up trying” Engine Management Series Articles Are the knowledge crystallization that Crab Claw has painstakingly researched It is recommended to read and collect multiple times Knowing that it’s hard to understand the first … Read more

ECU Tuning: Beyond Just Power Enhancement

ECU Tuning: Beyond Just Power Enhancement

ECU is a term that is often heard but rarely practiced. It sounds simple to tune the ECU, with no risks involved, while enhancing horsepower, reducing fuel consumption, and even prolonging engine life? If it were that easy, those engineers at the manufacturers earning six figures should be fired. So today, let’s discuss some common … Read more

ECU Tuning vs. External Computers: Which is Better?

ECU Tuning vs. External Computers: Which is Better?

Sometimes you can see such statements online: “Do you feel your car’s power is weak? Just tune the ECU or get an external computer to significantly enhance the power.” “Only a fool buys a high-power car; buy a low-power one and tune the ECU to make it high-power.” Today, we will explain in the simplest … Read more

Can Tuning a 320 ECU Make It a 328? The Truth Revealed

Can Tuning a 320 ECU Make It a 328? The Truth Revealed

I’m starting a column to discuss specific tuning topics. Since this article serves as a welcome gift to all of you, it must be direct and tackle a hotly debated topic. Let’s talk about ECU tuning? Currently, the opinions on ECU tuning are divided into two distinct camps: don’t tune, or the engine will blow; … Read more

Does Upgrading ECU Really Enhance Power? What You Don’t Know!

Does Upgrading ECU Really Enhance Power? What You Don't Know!

Hello everyone, I’m BaoBao~ The simplest and most effective way to upgrade power is to upgrade the ECU, many friends have some questions and misunderstandings about upgrading the ECU, today BaoBao will thoroughly explain it to you! The Brain of the Car ▼ ECU (Electronic Control Unit). If the engine is the heart of a … Read more