Instrumentation and Test Systems

Course content

- Types of test beds - Fast actuators and measurements - Software architecture and interfaces - Emulation of e-powertrain components - High dynamic control (SoC realtime platforms and related software design) - Test automation

Learning outcomes

Graduates - are familiar with current topics of automotive engineering - understand the interactions in modern automotive electronics (control units, communication networks, control of key electric actuators) - are familiar with current topics of autonomous driving

Recommended or required reading and other learning resources / tools

Books: - Bosch. Automotive Handbook - Bosch. Automotive Electrics and Automotive Electronics -System and components, networking and hybrid drive. Springer Vieweg 5th edition. - J. Schäuffele, T. Zurawka. Automotive Software Engineering: Principles, processes, methods and tools. SAE International - K. Reif (Ed.), Automotive Mechatronics. Bosch Professional Automotive Information, Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden 2015 - M. Paulweber, K. Lebert. Powertrain Instrumentation and Test Systems: Development, hybridization and electrification. Springer 2016. Journals: - SAE: International Journal of passenger Cars /Electronic and electrical systems

Mode of delivery

Integrated course

Prerequisites and co-requisites

All courses of the 1st and 2nd semesters

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment