Sensor play vital role in the
automobile manufacturing. Here we will see different sensors used in cars.
Modernised
cars make decision based on data provided by different sensors which are
interfaced with onboard computer systems . Many of these sensors operate in
rough and harsh conditions that involves temperature , vibrations and
environmental contaminants.
In
older vehicles , engine sensors and instruments were simple. Modern cars are
built with complex electronics sensors. Digital circuits now controls engine
through various sensors.
Sensors
play important role in automotives. These enables greater facility and
futuristics designs. For example at manufacturing unit robot arms are used
to paint the cars and measuring the thickness of the coatings. Sensors
monitor vehicle engines, fuel consumption and emissions along with aiding and
protecting drivers and passengers.
All the sensors are connected with
ECU which contains the hardware and software. Hardware is the consists of
electronics components on a PCB with a micro controller chip as the main component.
All the mechanical and pneumatic controls have been replaced by ECU and various
sensors. Thus Controlling and monitoring in the modern vehicles is much easier
with ECU.
Some leading automobile Sensors Manufacturing Companies
Bosch , Continental , Delphi Automotive, Denso, First Sensor AG, Honeywell,
Luminar Technologies Inc., Micro Epsilon ,Sensata Technolgies, Wells Behicle
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