SYLLABUS: AUTOTRONICS
UNIT – I : INTRODUCTION
Evolution of electronics in automobiles – emission laws – introduction to Euro I,
Euro II, Euro III, Euro IV, Euro V standards – Equivalent Bharat Standards. Charging
systems: Working and design of charging circuit diagram – Alternators –
Requirements of starting system - Starter motors and starter circuits.
UNIT – II : IGNITION AND INJECTION SYSTEMS
Ignition systems: Ignition fundamentals - Electronic ignition systems - Programmed
Ignition – Distribution less ignition - Direct ignition – Spark Plugs. Electronic fuel
Control: Basics of combustion – Engine fuelling and exhaust emissions – Electronic
control of carburetion – Petrol fuel injection – Diesel fuel injection.
UNIT – III : SENSOR AND ACTUATORS
Working principle and characteristics of Airflow rate, Engine crankshaft angular
position, Hall effect, Throttle angle, temperature, exhaust gas oxygen sensors – study
of fuel injector, exhaust gas recirculation actuators, stepper motor actuator, vacuum
operated actuator.
UNIT – IV : ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMS
Control modes for fuel control-engine control subsystems – ignition control
methodologies – different ECU‟s used in the engine management – block diagram of
the engine management system. In vehicle networks: CAN standard, format of CAN
standard – diagnostics systems in modern automobiles.
UNIT – V : CHASSIS AND SAFETY SYSTEMS
Traction control system – Cruise control system – electronic control of automatic
transmission – antilock braking system – electronic suspension system – working of
airbag and role of MEMS in airbag systems – centralized door locking system –
climate control of cars