Engine control unit
part · 1968 · Digital age
A microcomputer that controls the engine.
What it is made of
- Microprocessor — has part. A microprocessor.
Principles and materials it uses
- Feedback control — uses. Control based on sensors.
- CAN bus — uses. Linking the units.
- Silicon — is made of. The chips are silicon.
- Aluminium — is made of. The housing is aluminium.
Where it is used
- Internal combustion engine — is part of. An engine control unit.
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS) — is used in. The ABS unit.