Hardware Safety Analysis of Automotive Electronics

TÜV SÜD Academy Hardware Safety Analysis of Automotive Electronics Course Introduction 1 Course Background With the official release of ISO 26262 and the second edition of GB/T 34590 standards, the industry’s attention to functional safety of road vehicles has become more focused and broader, especially for new energy vehicles, whose core electronic controllers have higher … Read more

Understanding 28 Electronic Control Systems in Cars (EFI, EGR, ISC, EBD, ESP…)

Source: Automotive Maintenance Technology and Knowledge 1. Engine Electronic Control System The Engine Electronic Control System (EECS) electronically controls the ignition, fuel injection, air-fuel ratio, and exhaust emissions of the engine, allowing it to operate under optimal conditions to improve overall vehicle performance, save energy, and reduce exhaust emissions. 01 Electronic Ignition System (ESA) The … Read more

Common Issues in ECU Data Flashing

When everyone is flashing data for the new ECU and applying for data, this problem may occur. Current software version: 3.5.5.2 Error phenomenon: Data cannot be automatically issued. Cause of the problem: The latest version has added two necessary conditions when applying for data. 1. The ECU must have the engine number (which can be … Read more

An Introduction to ECU Firmware Upgrades

ECU firmware upgrades are similar to mobile firmware upgrades. The general process involves implementing a Bootloader and completing read/write operations on EEPROM/Flash. It is essential to understand the MCU used in the ECU, as well as the read/write operations for internal EEPROM/Flash and external EEPROM/Flash. The learning curve is steep; just the reverse engineering of … Read more

Standard Process for ECU Reprogramming and Data Retrieval

Author | Diagnostic Expert The ECU is the brain of our vehicle. When a fault occurs, the ECU will report the corresponding fault code, allowing technicians to diagnose and repair the issue. However, some fault codes that affect the normal operation of the vehicle cannot be cleared even after repairs, causing confusion and frustration for … Read more

Common Factors for Ulnar-Sided Wrist Pain in Athletes

MEM Introduction Ulnar-sided wrist pain is common among athletes, and the usual causes include independent or combined injuries to the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC), the extensor carpi ulnaris (ECU), and the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ). Sports that require repeated forearm pronation/supination, radial/ulnar deviation, and axial loading can easily lead to ulnar-sided wrist pain in athletes. … Read more

In-Vehicle Ethernet: ECU Communication Architecture for Autonomous Driving

Follow our official account, click the top right corner of the official account homepage “ ··· ”, set it as a star, and get real-time updates on the latest news in intelligent automotive electronics and software. Source: Yanzhi Intelligent Automotive Author: Yanzhi Follow our official account, click the top right corner of the official account … Read more

Evolution of Autonomous Driving ECU

With the transition from traditional fuel vehicles to hybrid and eventually pure electric vehicles, addressing global climate change and achieving carbon neutrality goals, the future of autonomous vehicles cannot be ignored. Today, autonomous driving capabilities are continuously evolving at the vehicle level. The automation levels defined by SAE are shown below: The majority of current … Read more

ECU Jumper Wiring Method and Steps

Many friends encounter issues when flashing data on the vehicle, often experiencing disconnections that interrupt the flashing process and result in failure. In such cases, it is necessary to remove the ECU from the vehicle and use manual jumper wiring to perform the flashing. Without further ado, let’s go straight to the steps. Step 1: … Read more