What products are included in automotive electronics

The automotive electronic system is a core component of modern automobiles, covering multiple fields from basic control to advanced autonomous driving. The following is a detailed analysis of the core categories and functions of automotive electronic systems:
1、 Engine electronic system
Core components: Engine management ECU, sensors (such as intake pressure, oxygen concentration, speed sensors), actuators (such as fuel injectors, ignition coils).
Function:
Optimize combustion efficiency and reduce emissions through electronic ignition system (ESA) and electronic fuel injection system (EFI).
The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system reduces nitrogen oxide emissions, while the Idle Control System (ISC) ensures smooth engine operation.
2、 Chassis electronic system
Core components: Electronic Braking System (ABS/ESP), Electronic Automatic Transmission, Drive Anti Slip System (ASR), Electronic Suspension, Electronic Power Steering System.
Function:
The electronic braking system monitors the stroke of the brake pedal and adjusts the braking force in real time to ensure safe parking.
The electronically controlled suspension automatically adjusts its hardness according to road conditions, improving handling and comfort.
The electronic power steering system reduces the operating force during low-speed steering and enhances driving convenience.
3、 Auto drive system
Core components: millimeter wave radar, LiDAR, camera, AI chip ECU。
Function:
Sensor fusion technology integrates multi-sensor data to achieve 360 ° environmental perception.
Combining high-precision maps for path planning and behavioral decision-making to ensure the safety and efficiency of autonomous driving.
AI chips handle complex computing tasks such as image recognition and sensor data fusion.
4、 Vehicle electronic appliances
Core components: Body Control Module (BCM), wiring harness, lighting system (headlights, taillights, LED lights), electric actuators (window lift motor, sunroof motor).
Function:
BCM manages power distribution and circuit protection, and the wiring harness serves as a "neural network" to connect various electronic components.
The lighting system enhances nighttime visibility, and the electric actuator realizes automatic functions such as rearview mirror adjustment and window lifting.
5、 Safety and Comfort System
Core components: airbag control unit, collision sensor, seat adjustment motor, air conditioning system (HVAC).
Function:
Airbags and collision sensors provide protection in accidents, while seat adjustment and air conditioning systems enhance passenger comfort.
6、 Information entertainment and networking system
Core components: In car infotainment system (central control screen, rear display screen), HUD head up display, streaming media rearview mirror, vehicle networking module (T-Box, Bluetooth, etc.) GPS）。
Function:
Provide navigation, entertainment, and connected car services to enhance the driving experience.
HUD projects key information onto the windshield, reducing the driver's gaze shift.
Technological development trends
Electrification: Promote the development of battery management, electric drive, and charging control technologies to enhance the performance of new energy vehicles.
Autonomous driving: relying on advanced sensors and algorithms to achieve safe driving in complex environments.
Connected vehicles: Real time communication between vehicles and infrastructure, other vehicles, and networks to optimize traffic flow.
Centralized architecture: ECU evolves from distributed to centralized, simplifying hardware and decoupling software and hardware, reducing system complexity.
Expansion of application areas
New energy vehicles: integrated electric drive transmission, high-capacity battery system, bidirectional OBC module, etc. enhance power performance and charging flexibility.
Autonomous driving: Sensor fusion, high-precision maps, path planning algorithms, etc. ensure safe and efficient driving.
Intelligent networking: In car information entertainment systems and connected car devices promote information sharing and collaboration, creating an intelligent travel ecosystem.
Automotive electronic systems have become an indispensable part of modern cars, and with the continuous advancement of technology, they will play a more critical role in areas such as electrification, autonomous driving, and the Internet of Vehicles, driving the automotive industry towards intelligence and greenness.