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1 AUTOMOTIVE FUNDAMENTALS

Once electronics had achieved successful application in engine control,
the ball was rolling, so to speak, for the introduction of electronics in a variety
of systems in the automobile. It will be seen that the very high cost-effectiveness
of electronics has strongly motivated their application to various other systems.
SUMMARY
In this chapter, we have briefly reviewed the major systems of the
automobile and discussed basic engine operation. In addition, we have
indicated where electronic technology could be applied to improve
performance or reduce cost.
The next few chapters of this book are intended to develop a basic
understanding of electronic technology. Then we’ll use all this knowledge to
examine how electronics has been applied to the major systems. In the last
chapter, we’ll look at some ideas and methods that may be used in the future.

26 UNDERSTANDING AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS