Automotive Engineering

  1. Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems
    1. Vehicle Electrical Architecture
      1. Power Generation Systems
        1. Alternator Design
          1. Stator and Rotor Construction
            1. Rectifier Circuits
              1. Voltage Regulation
              2. Generator Control
                1. Load Response
                  1. Voltage Stability
                2. Power Storage Systems
                  1. 12V Lead-Acid Battery
                    1. Battery Construction
                      1. Charging Characteristics
                        1. State of Health Monitoring
                        2. 48V Systems
                          1. Mild Hybrid Applications
                            1. Power Distribution
                          2. Power Distribution
                            1. Wiring Harnesses
                              1. Wire Sizing and Selection
                                1. Connector Design
                                  1. Routing and Protection
                                  2. Fuse and Relay Systems
                                    1. Circuit Protection
                                      1. Load Switching
                                      2. Ground Systems
                                        1. Grounding Points
                                          1. Ground Loops
                                            1. Electromagnetic Compatibility
                                        2. Sensors and Actuators
                                          1. Position Sensors
                                            1. Potentiometric Sensors
                                              1. Hall Effect Sensors
                                                1. Optical Encoders
                                                  1. Inductive Sensors
                                                  2. Speed and Motion Sensors
                                                    1. Wheel Speed Sensors
                                                      1. Magnetic Pickup
                                                        1. Hall Effect
                                                        2. Engine Speed Sensors
                                                          1. Transmission Speed Sensors
                                                          2. Temperature Sensors
                                                            1. Thermistors
                                                              1. Thermocouples
                                                                1. Integrated Circuit Sensors
                                                                2. Pressure Sensors
                                                                  1. Manifold Absolute Pressure
                                                                    1. Tire Pressure Monitoring
                                                                      1. Brake Pressure Sensors
                                                                      2. Flow Sensors
                                                                        1. Mass Air Flow Sensors
                                                                          1. Fuel Flow Sensors
                                                                          2. Actuator Systems
                                                                            1. Solenoid Actuators
                                                                              1. Linear Solenoids
                                                                                1. Rotary Solenoids
                                                                                2. Electric Motors
                                                                                  1. DC Motors
                                                                                    1. Stepper Motors
                                                                                      1. Servo Motors
                                                                                      2. Relay Systems
                                                                                        1. Electromechanical Relays
                                                                                          1. Solid State Relays
                                                                                      3. Electronic Control Units
                                                                                        1. Engine Control Unit (ECU)
                                                                                          1. Fuel Injection Control
                                                                                            1. Ignition Timing Control
                                                                                              1. Emissions Control
                                                                                                1. Diagnostic Functions
                                                                                                2. Transmission Control Unit (TCU)
                                                                                                  1. Shift Control Logic
                                                                                                    1. Torque Converter Control
                                                                                                      1. Adaptive Learning
                                                                                                      2. Body Control Module (BCM)
                                                                                                        1. Lighting Control
                                                                                                          1. Door Lock Control
                                                                                                            1. Window Control
                                                                                                              1. Security Systems
                                                                                                              2. Diagnostic Systems
                                                                                                                1. On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
                                                                                                                  1. Diagnostic Trouble Codes
                                                                                                                    1. Readiness Monitors
                                                                                                                      1. Emissions Monitoring
                                                                                                                      2. Scan Tool Interface
                                                                                                                        1. Remote Diagnostics
                                                                                                                      3. Vehicle Communication Networks
                                                                                                                        1. Controller Area Network (CAN)
                                                                                                                          1. CAN Protocol Basics
                                                                                                                            1. Message Arbitration
                                                                                                                              1. Error Detection and Handling
                                                                                                                                1. High-Speed and Low-Speed CAN
                                                                                                                                2. Local Interconnect Network (LIN)
                                                                                                                                  1. Single-Wire Communication
                                                                                                                                    1. Master-Slave Architecture
                                                                                                                                      1. Cost-Effective Applications
                                                                                                                                      2. FlexRay
                                                                                                                                        1. Time-Triggered Communication
                                                                                                                                          1. Fault Tolerance
                                                                                                                                            1. High-Speed Applications
                                                                                                                                            2. Automotive Ethernet
                                                                                                                                              1. 100BASE-T1
                                                                                                                                                1. Time-Sensitive Networking
                                                                                                                                                  1. Bandwidth Requirements
                                                                                                                                                  2. Network Security
                                                                                                                                                    1. Cybersecurity Threats
                                                                                                                                                      1. Encryption Methods
                                                                                                                                                        1. Intrusion Detection
                                                                                                                                                      2. Body Electronics
                                                                                                                                                        1. Lighting Systems
                                                                                                                                                          1. Headlight Technologies
                                                                                                                                                            1. Halogen Headlights
                                                                                                                                                              1. HID (Xenon) Headlights
                                                                                                                                                                1. LED Headlights
                                                                                                                                                                  1. Adaptive Headlight Systems
                                                                                                                                                                  2. Taillight Systems
                                                                                                                                                                    1. Incandescent Bulbs
                                                                                                                                                                      1. LED Arrays
                                                                                                                                                                        1. Dynamic Turn Signals
                                                                                                                                                                        2. Interior Lighting
                                                                                                                                                                          1. Dome Lights
                                                                                                                                                                            1. Ambient Lighting
                                                                                                                                                                              1. Reading Lights
                                                                                                                                                                            2. Climate Control Systems
                                                                                                                                                                              1. Heating Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                1. Coolant-Based Heating
                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Electric Heating Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Auxiliary Heaters
                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Air Conditioning Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Refrigeration Cycle
                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Compressor Types
                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Evaporator and Condenser Design
                                                                                                                                                                                          2. HVAC Control
                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Manual Controls
                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Automatic Climate Control
                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Zone Control Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Air Quality Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Cabin Air Filters
                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Air Purification
                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Recirculation Control
                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Power Accessories
                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Power Windows
                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Window Regulator Mechanisms
                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Motor Control
                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Safety Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Power Seats
                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Seat Adjustment Motors
                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Memory Functions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Heating and Cooling
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Power Mirrors
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Mirror Adjustment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Heating Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Auto-Dimming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Infotainment and Connectivity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Audio Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Head Unit Design
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Speaker Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Driver Types
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Crossover Networks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Amplifier Integration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Sound Processing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Digital Signal Processing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Noise Cancellation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Connectivity Interfaces
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Bluetooth Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Audio Streaming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Hands-Free Calling
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Device Pairing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. USB Interfaces
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Data Transfer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Device Charging
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Protocol Support
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Wireless Charging
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Inductive Charging
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Qi Standard
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Communication
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Safety Applications
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Traffic Coordination
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Traffic Light Communication
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Road Sign Information
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Vehicle-to-Pedestrian (V2P)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Pedestrian Detection
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Warning Systems

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