Automotive

Automotive Semiconductors: High-Performance Systems for ADAS and Autonomous Driving

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Automotive Semiconductors: High-Performance Systems for ADAS and Autonomous Driving

Overview Toyota and Denso announced in December 2019 that they would establish a company to research and develop the next generation of semiconductors by 2020. Against the backdrop of semiconductor research and development by automakers and electronic component manufacturers, the role of semiconductor technology in next-generation automotive systems is becoming increasingly important. This report will … Read more

Understanding ADAS Testing: Key Insights and Approaches

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Understanding ADAS Testing: Key Insights and Approaches

Concept of ADAS: Advanced Driving Assistance System (ADAS) utilizes various sensors installed in the vehicle (millimeter-wave radar, LiDAR, monocular and binocular cameras, and satellite navigation) to sense the surrounding environment during the vehicle’s operation, collect data, identify, detect, and track static and dynamic objects, and perform systematic calculations and analyses combined with navigation map data. … Read more

In-Depth Analysis of Automotive Electronic and Electrical Architecture

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In-Depth Analysis of Automotive Electronic and Electrical Architecture

Smart driving and intelligent cockpits are experiences that consumers can perceive, supported by powerful sensors and chips, as well as advanced electronic and electrical architectures. The electronic and electrical architecture determines the upper limit of the intelligent functions. Without advanced electronic and electrical architecture, no matter how many superficial intelligent functions are equipped, it cannot … Read more

Do You Really Understand Car Ignition Systems?

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Do You Really Understand Car Ignition Systems?

To reduce the environmental impact of automobiles, we must focus on making gas vehicles more “environmentally friendly”. In other words, we need to optimize the efficiency of the engine. The good design of the electronic ignition system is the best guarantee for control, safety, and optimization of combustion. Inductive Discharge Ignition System (IDI) To better … Read more

Analysis of Wiring Harness and Connector Development in Tesla Model 3

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Analysis of Wiring Harness and Connector Development in Tesla Model 3

Click the blue text to follow us The structure of vehicles is becoming increasingly complex, and the variety of functions is leading to an increase in the length and complexity of wiring harnesses. The wiring harness is the main network of the automobile’s electrical circuits, connecting various components of the car and responsible for the … Read more

Installation Locations and Functions of Main Sensors in Cars

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Installation Locations and Functions of Main Sensors in Cars

The role of sensors in automobile automatic control is becoming increasingly important and widely applied. In this issue, we will introduce various types of sensors that may be used in cars and their functions. 1 Air Flow Sensor The function of the air flow sensor is to convert the amount of air inhaled by the … Read more

Vehicle Communication Technology: Automotive Networking Technology

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Vehicle Communication Technology: Automotive Networking Technology

▍1. The Shift from Distributed to Domain-Centralized Architecture in Automotive EE, Driving Upgrades in Communication Architecture The concept of E/E architecture was first proposed by Delphi in 2007, specifically integrating the sensors, central processors, electronic and electrical distribution systems, and software and hardware in automobiles under specific constraints such as functional requirements, regulations, and design … Read more

Comprehensive Analysis of Automotive Electronic Control Technology

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Comprehensive Analysis of Automotive Electronic Control Technology

The Development of Automotive Electronic Control Technology The rapid development of automotive electronic control technology mainly depends on three factors: first, the rapid advancement of transistor technology, large-scale integrated circuit technology, computer technology, and network technology has continuously reduced costs and enhanced control functions, providing favorable conditions for the development of automotive electronic control technology; … Read more

Engine ECU Programming Instructions for 2007-2011 Changan Ford Focus

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Engine ECU Programming Instructions for 2007-2011 Changan Ford Focus

Due to the length of this article, it is divided into two parts. This is the first part, and the second part will be shared on WeChat tomorrow. Tested Model Ford Focus, 2008 model, VIN=LSSFCAAE28F*****, as shown in Figure 1 Figure 1 Applicable Models Model: Focus Year: 2007-2011 Displacement: 1.8L or 2.0L Region: China Module: … Read more

Understanding Automotive Programming and Coding Meaning

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Understanding Automotive Programming and Coding Meaning

In older cars, the number of control modules was minimal, with each module handling a specific function. If there was an issue with the ignition control module, whether hardware or software, the ignition control module would be replaced. As car models and features increased, the design of a single control module for a single function … Read more