Understanding automotive electronics
by
 
Ribbens, William B.

Title
Understanding automotive electronics

Author
Ribbens, William B.

ISBN
9780750675994

Personal Author
Ribbens, William B.

Edition
6th ed.

Publication Information
Amsterdam ; Boston : Newnes, c2003.

Physical Description
ix, 470 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

General Note
Includes index.

Contents
Automotive Fundamentals; The Systems Approach to Control and Instrumentation; Electronics Fundamentals; Microcomputer Instrumentation and Control; The Basics of Electronic Engine Control; Sensors and Actuators; Digital Engine Control System; Vehicle Motion Control; Automotive Instrumentation; Diagnostics; Future Automotive Electronic Systems.

Abstract
In addition, the new edition explains new electronically controlled vehicle motion control systems including advanced suspension, electronically controlled electric power steering, 4-wheel steering and electronically controlled electric brakes. The braking systems are part of an integrated motion control system that couples ABS brakes; traction control and variable vehicle dynamics for enhanced stability are also described. The development of hybrid/electric vehicles and their associated electronic control/monitoring systems as well as the new technologies incorporated into conventional gasoline and diesel-fueled engines are also discussed. *Extensive revision of a popular text *Covers the shift from 14-volt to 42-volt systems *Includes information on future automotive elctronic systems.

Subject Term
Automobiles -- Electronic equipment.

Genre
Electronic books.

Added Author
Mansour, Norman P.

Added Corporate Author
ScienceDirect (Online service)

Electronic Access
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LibraryMaterial TypeItem BarcodeShelf NumberStatus
IYTE LibraryE-Book66986-1001TL272.5.R45 2003EBOnline