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control systems, (continued) throttle actuator, 261-263, 267,
microcomputers in, 138-143 269-272, 276-277
multivariable systems, 141 cutoff, transistor, 75, 81, 410
objectives, 56-57 cylinder head, 7-8
control variable, 410 cylinder pressure
Controller Area Network (CAN), measurements, control based on,
338-339 370-372
controllers, 56. See also sensors, 372
microcontroller cylinders, 7, 155, 156, 170, 182
frequency and deviation of, 173- ignition sparking and, 240
175 shock absorber, 22
inputs to, 157
multimode, 223
outputs from, 157-158 D
proportional, 60-66, 263-265,
271-272
serial digital link from, 339 D/A converter. See digital-to-analog
conversion efficiency (catalytic converter (DAC)
converter), 410 damping, 43-45, 285-291
coolant temperature (CT), 157, 189, coefficient, 410
229, 253 high, 291
failure, 229-230 low, 286, 288, 291
measuring, 308-309 optimal, 412
sample period, 305 ratio, 264-266
sensors, 167, 207-208, 226, 228 data bus (DB), 104, 110, 111, 133,
spark timing and, 242 321, 389
counter circuits, 200 data latches. See flip-flop circuits
crankshaft, 7, 10 dead reckoning system, 397-398
angular velocity, measurement of, deceleration, 254-255
194 deceleration leaning, 237, 238
throw, 156 demultiplexer (DEMUX), 303-304,
crankshaft angular position, 167, 307, 311, 328, 410
189, 411 diagnostics, 252, 335-366
ignition timing and, 337, 368 electronic control system, 339-
sensors (CPS), 194-206, 226, 354
228 engine analyzer, 337-338
critical damping, 45, 264, 266 inputs, 298-299
CRT (cathode ray tube) display, 318- instrumentation, 330-331
327 off-board, 338, 352-360
CRT controller, 321 on-board, 252, 338, 339-352, 386
cruise control system, 261-277 timing light, 335-337
digital, 266-269 diagrams, block. See block diagrams
electronics, 271-277 diesel engines, 18, 410
speed response curves, 265-266 differential, 19-20, 68

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