Automotive Mechatronics

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Konrad Reif leitet den Studiengang Fahrzeugelektronik und Mechatronische Systeme an der Dualen Hochschule Baden-Württemberg, Ravensburg, Campus Friedrichshafen, ist Lehrbeauftragter an der Technischen Universität München und verantwortet die inhaltliche Herausgabe der Bosch Fachinformation Automobil.

Basics of mechatronics.- Architecture.- Electronic control unit.- Software development.- Basic principles of networking.- Automotive networking.- Bus systems.- Automotive sensors.- Sensor measuring principles.- Sensor types.- Electric actuators.- Electrohydraulic actuators.- Electronic transmission control.- Electronic transmission control unit.- Modules for transmission control.- Antilock braking system.- Traction control system.- Electronic stability program.- Automatic brake functions.- Hydraulic modulator.- Electrohydraulic brake.- Overview of common-rail systems.- Electronic Diesel control.- Active steering.- Drive and adjustment systems.- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning.- Vehicle security systems.- Electromagnetic compatibility and interference suppression.- Fault diagnostics.