Understanding Automotive Electronics
by William B. Ribbens
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Author: William B. RibbensEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-01
ISBN: 076801221X
Number of pages: 295
Publisher: Society of Automotive Engineers Inc
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Book Review: Great choice for electrical engineers interested in automotive electronics
Summary: 5 Stars
Electronics has taken over control of the modern automobile, so much so that it is difficult to tinker with the car as we used to do in the old days, since all of the electronics is contained in embedded systems and diagnostics are usually performed by a PC. All the key functions are, or can be, controlled with electronics which has greatly benefited the driver.
There are 11 chapters and over 450 pages illustrated with diagrams, circuits and performance graphs, but very few photographs of the electronics. The chapters step the reader through fundamentals of combustion, controls, engine and motion control and diagnostics. After each chapter there is a multiple choice quiz relating to the chapter. You will have to read the text in detail to answer the questions, not speed-read. It's an interesting textbook and ideal for education in the topic. I found it to be easy to read and informative. The book shows how the electronics works to improve the safety and performance of the automobile. There is little coverage on the type of componentry, wiring or reliability of different forms of assembly, so the book is only of interest to manufacturing engineers if they want to understand the reasons behind the circuits built into automobiles. Instead there are quite a few block diagrams, equations, snippets of assembly language code, and even explanations of more elementary electronic devices and systems that will probably be most interesting to the electrical engineer who is interested in how electronics controls the modern automobile.
Summary of Understanding Automotive Electronics
In today's cars, electronic systems are more complex than simple electrical wiring. They now affect almost every operating aspect of the automobile. The sixth edition of Understanding Automotive Electronics covers the most recent technological advances in operation and troubleshooting of electronic systems and components, including low-emission standards, on-board diagnostics and communication, digital instrumentation, and digital engine control.With extensive revisions, the sixth edition of this popular book is a practical text, suitable for the automotive technician, student, enthusiast, or professional who wants to upgrade his or her background in electronic systems found in the automobile.
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