Common Security Threats and Protections in Embedded Systems

Common Security Threats and Protections in Embedded Systems

Due to the uniqueness of embedded systems, there are many security threats. Firstly, because embedded systems have limited resources, with small RAM and ROM and limited processing speed, they cannot implement multiple security defense measures simultaneously, making them vulnerable to attacks. Secondly, the diverse deployment environments of embedded systems, such as industrial production environments, medical … Read more

Security in Embedded Design

Security in Embedded Design

Embedded systems are the core of modern electronic devices, and their security is crucial. These systems often contain sensitive data and critical functions, and if attacked, could lead to data breaches, system failures, or even physical damage. Therefore, security must be fully considered during the embedded design process. This article will delve into the security … Read more

Software Architecture of Automotive ECU

Software Architecture of Automotive ECU

01 What is ECU ECU (Electronic Control Unit) represents the electronic control unit. A single vehicle can have multiple ECUs, including BCM (Body Control Module), EMS (Engine Management System), ABS (Antilock Brake System), BMS (Battery Management System), and other ECUs related to specific subsystems within the vehicle. 02 Software Architecture of ECU Automotive software consists … Read more

Upgrading ECU and Turbo Boost for More Horsepower: Don’t Forget the Fuel Injectors

Upgrading ECU and Turbo Boost for More Horsepower: Don't Forget the Fuel Injectors

Author / Crab Claw Facing Heaven The Working Principle of Fuel Injectors in Most Vehicles During the period when fuel injection is needed, the valve body inside the injector is lifted under the control of electromagnetic force, opening the oil path between the internal high-pressure fuel and the nozzle, allowing high-pressure fuel to spray out … Read more

How Many CAN Channels Does an ECU Need? Should It Support Sleep Wake-Up?

How Many CAN Channels Does an ECU Need? Should It Support Sleep Wake-Up?

Source | Chip Xiao Er’s Afternoon Tea Knowledge Circle | Entering the Camera Lens/Module/CMOS Chip Group, Add WeChat yijijuechen2023 As a widely used communication bus between automotive ECUs, CAN has some fundamental questions related to its application, such as Since it is a bus, why aren’t all connected together, and why are so many CAN … Read more

Four Major Causes of ECU Damage

Four Major Causes of ECU Damage

When you open the aluminum alloy case of the ECU, you will see a PCB (a multilayer epoxy resin board) with various ICs (integrated circuits or commonly known as chips), resistors and capacitors the size of sesame seeds, power MOSFETs (field-effect transistors) and power diodes, as well as connectors for wiring harnesses, etc. The ECU … Read more

Enhancing Car Power with ECU Remapping

Enhancing Car Power with ECU Remapping

This article is an exclusive piece by Wu Pei Channel, authored by Rong Congrong, published with authorization from Autohome. For other reprints, please indicate Wu Pei Channel’s WeChat public account, and feel free to share it in your circle of friends. ECU, short for Electronic Control Unit, is the “brain” of the car. However, there … Read more

Industrial Control System Information Security

Industrial Control System Information Security

Quoted from: “Intelligent Manufacturing Information Security Technology” (Authors: Qin Zhiguang, Nie Xuyun, Qin Zhen) This book has been published, for details please see the end~ 「 1. Overview of Industrial Control Systems」 Industrial control systems (ICS) refer to a general term for various types of control systems, including monitoring and data acquisition systems and distributed … Read more

Understanding Industrial Control System Security Standards (GB/T 36324-2018)

Understanding Industrial Control System Security Standards (GB/T 36324-2018)

The security standards for industrial control systems are an important part of the security assurance system for industrial control systems. They play multiple roles in promoting, standardizing, and guiding the security protection work of industrial control systems in various industries. Due to the late overall start of the security protection construction for industrial control systems … Read more

Introduction to Industrial Control System Cybersecurity

Introduction to Industrial Control System Cybersecurity

Grade protection is an important policy for national information security construction, which focuses on constructing, managing, and supervising information systems according to their grade and standards. For industrial control security construction, it should center around moderate security and prioritize key protection, focusing on important business systems from a business perspective. The following principles should be … Read more