Electronic Control Units - ECU Design
ECE offers a full range of design services for Engine Control Units (ECU) that includes System Architecture and Design, Electronic Circuit Design & Analysis, Real-Time Software Design, GUI and Tool Development, Printed Circuit Board Design, Mechanical Packaging Design, and documentation. Our programs range from individual tasks to “clean sheet” designs which require hardware and software development, qualification testing, and system integration support.
ECE specializes in compact rugged electronic control systems that meet demanding automotive and military environments that include extended temperatures, vibration, shock, acceleration, EMC, ESD, and others.
Our experienced team of engineers has developed controllers for automated manual transmissions, continuously variable transmissions, engines, hybrid electric vehicles, and various vehicle based motor and actuator applications. In addition we have also developed Hardware-in-the-loop engine simulators and hardware test sets.
ECE’s ECU design experience includes:
- Core Processors
- Power Supplies for On-Vehicle Applications
- Various Analog & Digital Sensors
- Multiplexed Communication Links (J1939, J1850, OBD II, and more)
- Fuel Control System (Direct, Indirect with Gas, Diesel, and other Fuel Types)
- Battery and Energy Management
- Integrated or Distributed Process Control
- Static and Dynamic Control
- Diagnostics/Prognostics
- System Analysis
ECE has Developed ECUs for a variety of Applications:
- Engine Controls
- Transmission Controls
- Hybrid Vehicle Controls
- Motor and Actuator Controls
- Off-Road Vehicle Controls
- Turbine Engine Controls
- among others