Chapter 1 introduction to automotive electrical and electronic system

University of Technical Education
Ho Chi Minh City

INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC
SYSTEMS
Le Thanh Phuc
Faculty of Automotive Engineering
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Automotive electrical and electronic systems


Main systems
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Starting
Charging
Ignition
Lighting and signal
Information
Engine control

Automotive control
Air conditioning
Accessories


Components of a circuit


Series Circuits


Series Circuits
•A series circuit has only one path for current.
That means current is the same through every
part of the circuit.
• If any part of the circuit is broken or
disconnected, the whole circuit will stop
working.
•No current is present in a series circuit unless
there is continuity through the entire circuit.
•You can use Ohm's Law to predict the
behavior of electricity in a circuit.


Voltage Drops in a Series Circuits


Parallel Circuits

Parallel Circuits
A parallel circuit has these key features:
• Total current equals the sum of the branch currents.
• Resistance of each branch determines the current
through each branch.
• If the branch resistances are the same, branch
currents will be the same.
• If the branch resistances are different, the current in
each branch will be different.
• The voltage drop across each load resistance is the
same. This is because the source voltage is applied
equally to each branch.
• The equivalent resistance of the circuit is less than
the smallest branch resistance.


Circuit Connection


Source Control and Ground Control Circuits


Electrical Symbols


Wiring Diagram


Inductors

A Simple Electromagnet
A simple electromagnet
can be made from a
length of wire, a battery,
and a nail. Depending on
the size of the battery,
this circuit might require
some added resistance to
keep excess current from
burning the wire.


Voltage Generated by Induction
When a current flowing
through a coil is cut off,
the collapsing magnetic
field generates a
voltage spike.


Ignition Coil
An ignition coil takes
advantage of the
collapsing magnetic field
to generate a high voltage
pulse for the spark plugs.


Relay

Relays are used throughout the automobile.
Relays which come in assorted sizes, ratings,
and applications, are used as remote control
switches


Relay
A relay uses an
electromagnetic
coil to move a set
of contacts.


Relay