Chassis & Suspension
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Training engineers: Designing embedded control systems for auto apps
A new undergraduate course at the University of Michigan focuses on designing embedded control systems for automotive applications like adaptive cruise control.
Copper-based piezo-actuators offer improved durability
Piezo fuel injection systems have become established as the state of the art in passenger vehicles. A new generation of actuators based on an innovative ceramic technology with copper inner electrodes now offer much better performance and durability.<
Using the Fibex XML format in Autosar development
Engineers planning to start Autosar projects can in many cases use existing Fibex tools.
Book excerpt: Defect-free production through static and dust elimination
A book excerpt tells the story of how Trinc Corp. convinced Toyota to adopt is ionizer technology to reduce static electricity and dust in its manufacturing operations.
Model-driven development supports eco-friendly car design
The selection of a power source for a vehicle is simple is it? If the boundary conditions call for eco-friendliness and cost-effectiveness there are difficult trade-offs to consider.
The LIN-Bus and its contribution to eco-friendly vehicles
In order to drive down the fuel consumption of cars, intelligent electronics play a leading role. When it comes to bus systems, the LIN bus is of particular interest since it does also help to save weight. With the right bus drivers and controllers, the LIN bus can be used in many application fields.
Auto electronics innovation through co-development
Ninety percent of innovation in new vehicles is in electronic technology.
SMD package for PowerMOSFETs in automotive applications
Low-voltage PowerMOSFETs have taken over numerous applications in the power train, body, and chassis area. With SMD packaging, these devices offer several advantages over through-hole packages.
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About the Automotive Chassis & Suspension How-To Section
Automotive DesignLine's Chassis and Suspension How-To section delivers detailed engineering articles on automotive suspension design, automotive chassis design, and the design of automotive stability control systems. Topics covered in Chassis and Suspension include antilock braking systems (ABS), vehicle stability control systems, active suspensions, adjustable shock absorbers, roll control systems, active steering, all-electric steer by-wire, and other x by-wire developments.
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