Understanding Automotive Electronics - Softcover

Ribbens, William B.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 076801221X ISBN 13: 9780768012217

Publisher: Sae Intl, 2003

Synopsis

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.

About this title

Book Description

This comprehensive classic covers the most recent technological advances in operation and troubleshooting of automotive electronic systems and components.

From the Back Cover

*Extensive revision of a popular text
*Covers the shift from 14-volt to 42-volt systems
*Includes information on future automotive elctronic systems

Essentially all automotive electrical systems are effected by the new electrical system voltage levels (the shift from 14-volt systems to 42-volt systems.) As in all previous editions, this revision keeps Understanding Automotive Electronics up-to-date with technological advances in this rapidly evolving field.

This sixth edition of Understanding Automotive Electronics covers the most recent technological advances in operation and troubleshooting of electronic systems and components. This is a practical text, suitable for the automotive technician, student or enthusiast. It includes low-emission standards, on-board diagnostics and communications, digital instrumentation, and digital engine control.

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sae Intl
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 076801221X
• ISBN 13: 9780768012217
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 295