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Course Detail

Course Name Automotive Electronics
Course Code 25PR755
Program M. Tech. in Power & Energy Engineering(Smart Grids & Electric Vehicles) (For working professionals and regular students)
Credits 3
Campus

Objectives and Outcomes

Course Outcome

CO1

Analyze various vehicle electronic circuits and their roles in body, powertrain, and chassis subsystems.

CO2

Assess the functional principles and applications of automotive sensors and Electronic Control Units (ECUs).

CO3

Evaluate the importance of safety systems in enhancing automotive reliability and occupant protection.

CO4

Evaluate the working of batteries, starting systems, charging systems, ignition systems and auxiliaries. Assess the operation and diagnostics of batteries, starting systems, charging systems, ignition systems, and auxiliary electrical components.

Course Articulation Matrix: Correlation level [ 1: low, 2: medium, 3: High]

PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PSO1 PSO2

CO

CO1

3

CO2

3

3

3

2

CO3

3

3

3

2

1

CO4

3

3

3

1

Introduction to electronic systems in Automotives Overview of sensors and actuators used in body, powertrain, and chassis systems. Body electronics domain Automotive alarms, lighting, central locking and electric windows, climate control, driver information systems, and parking assistance. Powertrain and chassis control systems Engine management, transmission control, ABS, ESP, traction control, active suspension, safety systems, and adaptive cruise control. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). System integration and control Hardware implementation examples of simple automotive subsystems using sensors, controllers, and actuators; Electronics for vehicular energy systems-Batteries, alternators and starting motor systems. Vehicle communication and diagnostics Vehicle networks and communication buses, and On-Board Diagnostics (OBD).

Text Books / References

  1. Bosch,Automotive Electrics and Automotive Electronics. System and components ,Networking and Hybrid drive, Fifth edition, Springer Vieweg 2014
  2. Najamuz Zaman , Automotive Electronics Design Fundamental first edition, Springer 2015.
  3. Hilliers, Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle Technology on Chassis and Body Electronics, Fifth Edition, Nelson Thrones, 2007.
  4. William B. Ribbens, Understanding Automotive Electronics Sixth Edition, Elsevier Newnes, 2002

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