Title :
On demand dependent deactivation of automotive ECUs
Author :
Schmutzler, Christoph ; Simons, Martin ; Becker, Jürgen
Author_Institution :
Daimler AG, Sindelfingen, Germany
Abstract :
We describe details of a technology under development that allows selective deactivation of electronic control units in automotive networks as a means to increase a vehicle´s energy efficiency: intelligent communication controllers. In particular, we provide details on an ICC´s estimated energy savings potential, prove by experiment that ICCs are unique enablers for deactivation of FlexRay ECUs, and describe a prototypical implementation.
Keywords :
automotive electronics; energy conservation; intelligent control; peripheral interfaces; FlexRay ECUs; ICC estimated energy savings potential; automotive ECU; automotive networks; electronic control units; intelligent communication controllers; on demand dependent deactivation; prototypical implementation; vehicle energy efficiency; Automotive engineering; Current measurement; Estimation; Power demand; Semiconductor device measurement; Transceivers; Vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
Design, Automation & Test in Europe Conference & Exhibition (DATE), 2012
Conference_Location :
Dresden
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-2145-8
DOI :
10.1109/DATE.2012.6176435
