How to Evaluate an ECU for Suitability to My System: Diagnostic Needs
The difficulty with diagnostics is in the definition.
- Do the diagnostics report simple wire harness shorts and opens checks?
- Do the diagnostics report ECU pin function checks and possible... View More
Misfire detection with OpenECU
An engine misfire can be defined as a combustion event where the air fuel mixture within a cylinder fails to ignite properly. The most common causes of misfire are:
- Incorrect air/fuel ratio, generally caused by a... View More
BLDC Control Architecture – Part One
This article provides an overview of the hardware and software architecture of a sinusoidal field oriented controller for a brushless DC motor (BLDC). Brushless DC motors are becoming much more common in automotive applications due... View More
