Syllabus - Autotronic (AU803 (A))

Fundamentals of Automotive Electronics

Microprocessor and micro Computer applications in automobiles; components for engine management System; electronic management of chassis system; vehicle motion control; electronic panel meters.

Sensors & Actuators

Introduction; Basic sensor arrangement; Types of Sensors such as oxygen sensors, Crank angle position sensors, fuel metering/vehicle speed sensors and detonation sensors, altitude sensors, flow Sensors, throttle position sensors, solenoids, stepper motors, relays.

Electronic Fuel Injection & Ignition System

Introduction; feedback carburetor system; throttle body injection and multi point fuel injection System; injection system controls; advantage of electronic ignition systems; types of solid state system and their principle of operation; electronic spark timing.

Digital Engine Control System

Open loop and closed loop control system; engine cooling and warm-up control; acceleration, deceleration and idle speed control; integrated engine control system; exhaust emission control engineering; on-board diagnostics; future automotive electronic systems.

Automotive Electrical

Batteries; starter motor & drive mechanism; D.C. generator and alternator; regulation for charging; lighting design; dashboard instruments; horn, warning system and safety devices. The system approach to control &instrumentation: Fundamentals, electronic components and circuits, digital electronics, microcomputer instrumentation and control, sensors and actuators, digital engine control systems, vehicle motion control, automotive instrumentation and telematics, new developments.