Product Description

The BOSCH handbook series on different automotive technologies has become one of the most definitive sets of reference books that automotive engineers have at their disposal.

Different topics are covered in a concise but descriptive way backed up by diagrams, graphs and tables enabling the reader to comprehend the subject matter fully. The rapid pace of development in automotive electrics and electronics has had a major impact on the equipment fitted to motor vehicles. This simple fact necessitated a complete revision and amendment of this authoritative technical reference work.

This fourth edition goes into greater detail on electronics and their application in the motor vehicle. Additional sections have been added on microelectronics and sensors, as a result, the basics and components used in electronics and microelectronics are now part of this book. It also includes a review of the measured quantities, measuring principles, a presentation of the typical sensor, and finally a description of sensor-signal processing.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #812425 in Books
• Published on: 2005-07-12
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 504 pages

From the Back Cover
Automotive Electrics

Automotive Electronics

The rapid pace of development in automotive electrics and electronics has had a major impact on the equipment fitted to motor vehicles. This simple fact necessitated a complete revision and amendment of this authoritative technical reference work. The 4th Edition goes into greater detail on electronics and their application in the motor vehicle. The book was amended by adding sections on "Microelectronics"and "sensors". As a result, the basic and the components used in electronics and microelectronics are now part of this book. It also includes a review of the measured quantities, measuring principles, a presentation of the typical sensors, and finally a description of sensor-signal processing.

Contents

Automotive electrical systems, including calculation of wire dimensions, plug-in connections, circuit diagrams and symbols - Electromagnetic compatibility and interference suppression - Batteries - Alternators - Starters - Lighting technology - Windshield and rear-window cleaning - Microelectronics - Sensors- Data Processing and transmission in motor vehicles.

This book addresses

• Automotive technicians in training or advanced training
• Master mechanics and technicians in automotive repair workshops
• Instructors and lecturers at vocational schools
• Students at universities and technical colleges and all those with an interest in automotive technology

Publishers

Ranked among the world's major automotive equipme3nt suppliers, Robert Bosch GmbH demonstrates its leading competence in automotive technology through the sheer number of its applications for patents and patented designs.

About the Author
Ranked among the world's major automotive equipme3nt suppliers, Robert Bosch GmbH demonstrates its leading competence in automotive technology through the sheer number of its applications for patents and patented designs.