Embedded Systems in Automotive Industry

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Embedded systems in automotive industry

Table of Contents

� 01 Introduction to embedded systems

02 Different Application of embedded systems in automobile

03 Automotive embedded systems engineer roles

04 Conclusion
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Introduction to
embedded systems
The First Embedded System: The Apollo Guidance Computer

One of the very first recognizably modern embedded systems was the Apollo Guidance
Computer, developed by Charles Stark Draper at the MIT Instrumentation Laboratory.

Apollo Guidance Computer and DSKY (the display and keyboard)


What is embedded system ?

Embedded system is a combination of hardware and software intended to perform a specific task.

software hardware
Task of capturing
image
Digital Camera
Applications of embedded :

Embedded systems are used in a wide range of technologies across an array of industries.
Some examples include:
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Application of embedded systems in automobile
● The first apparition of automotive
embedded systems were in 1968 with
Volkswagen.

● One vehicle contains around 25 TO


35 microcontrollers.

● A luxury vehicle contains 60 to 70


microcontrollers
T Vehicle Network protocols:
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T Vehicle Network protocols:
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2 Classification of automotive embedded systems :

Power tain and chassis Body electronics Multimedia applications


control
Automotive systems :
technology in today’s vehicles
Engine control unit:
Anti-breaking system:
Airbag Control Unit :
Automatic parking system:
Manual Diagnostics Vs Computer Diagnostics :
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Roles of an automative embedded
systems engineer
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What are the roles of an automative embedded systems
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engineer ?

● Software development : includes software for engine management


systems , transmission control systems, and other onboard systems
● System integration : includes integrating sonsors, actuators and other
componant to create a complete system
● Testing and validating : involves creating test plans, conducting tests and
analysing data to identify issues and make improvements
● Research and development : involves research, prototyping, and testing of
new technologies
Communication Protocols Debugging and
Testing

Basics that every engineer


in embedded systems should
Microcontrollers and
know
Real-Time Operating
Microprocessors
Systems

Programming Digital Sensors and


Languages Electronics Actuators
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Conclusion
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“Embedded systems are the black


boxes that make the modern world
work.”

— Niall Murphy

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