What Is an ECU? ECU, or Electronic Control Unit, also known as the “onboard computer”, is essentially a microcontroller for automobiles. It is composed of a microprocessor, memory, input/output interfaces, analog-to-digital converters, and other large-scale integrated circuits, similar to a regular computer. In simple terms, the ECU is the “brain” of the car. It is … Read more
In the New Electronic Architecture, How Does the Development Trend of Vehicle Controllers Evolve? 1. Controller (ECU): The Core of Functional Control, Assisting in Achieving Various Functions The central control hub for functions, processing input signals to achieve functional control. The automotive controller is a key component for implementing overall vehicle functional control, generally composed … Read more
If we compare the engine to the “heart” of a car, then the car’s “brain” should be the ECU. What is ECU? How does it work? This article provides a detailed analysis. What is ECU? ECU has two full names: Engine Control Unit and Electronic Control Unit. It is easy to see that the former … Read more
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Source: Electric Control Knowledge Transporter 5. MOST Bus MOST is a data bus technology specifically developed for in-vehicle use, serving multimedia applications. MOST stands for “Media Oriented Systems Transport”. Since BMW’s 7 Series first adopted MOST (Media Oriented Systems Transport) technology, the popularity of this technology has increased rapidly in recent years, enabling real-time transmission … Read more
The automotive bus we are most familiar with is CAN, while LIN and FlexRay may be somewhat unfamiliar to many. Next, let’s introduce these four types of automotive buses. The automotive bus is the communication network that connects automotive devices or instruments at the lower layer of the vehicle’s onboard network.Currently, there are four mainstream … Read more
When the CAN bus malfunctions or data transmission is abnormal, various strange fault phenomena often occur, such as abnormal dashboard displays, inability to start the vehicle, failure to turn off after starting, decreased vehicle performance, and loss of certain electronic control system functions. This is because relevant data or information is transmitted through the CAN … Read more
1. What is CAN Bus? CAN stands for Controller Area Network, developed by the German company BOSCH, known for its research and production of automotive electronic products, and has ultimately become an international standard (ISO 11898). It is one of the most widely used field buses internationally. In North America and Western Europe, the CAN … Read more
Group Chat | For joining the “Sensor Group/Skateboard Chassis Group“, please add WeChat ID: xsh041388 Group Chat | For joining the “Automotive Basic Software Group”, please add WeChat ID: ckc1087 Note: Group Name + Real Name, Company, Position Introduction When it comes to the main control SoC chip used in cockpit domain controllers, the first … Read more
Technology Popular Science Understanding OTA in Three Minutes Introduction With the increasing importance of electronics and software, as well as the rising complexity of vehicles, the lines of software code within automobiles are experiencing exponential growth, with software infiltrating even the most detailed sensor cores. Consequently, automotive companies have placed vehicle software quality, information security, … Read more