Electronic Control Unit (ECU) - Practical Vector

• Basic understanding of automotive systems and ECUs
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as CAN or LIN
• Experience with software tools in automotive diagnostics

Audience

• Automotive engineers
• Embedded systems developers
• Technicians working with automotive ECUs

Electronic Control Units (ECUs) are essential components in modern vehicles, responsible for controlling and managing various systems such as engine performance, braking, and communication networks.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level automotive engineers and technicians who wish to gain hands-on experience in testing, simulating, and diagnosing ECUs using Vector tools like CANoe and CANape.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the role and function of ECUs in automotive systems.
• Set up and configure Vector tools such as CANoe and CANape.
• Simulate and test ECU communication on CAN and LIN networks.
• Analyze data and perform diagnostics on ECUs.
• Create test cases and automate testing workflows.
• Calibrate and optimize ECUs using practical approaches.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction to ECUs and Vector Tools

• Overview of ECUs and their role in modern vehicles
• Introduction to CANoe and CANape tools
• Installing and setting up the Vector toolchain

Configuring and Simulating ECU Networks

• Understanding CAN, LIN, and FlexRay communication protocols
• Configuring and simulating communication networks in CANoe
• Testing ECUs with simulated network environments

Diagnostics and Analysis

• Performing ECU diagnostics with CANoe
• Analyzing and interpreting network traffic
• Identifying and troubleshooting common issues in ECUs

Test Automation

• Creating and managing automated test cases
• Integrating automated testing workflows
• Executing and evaluating test results

Calibration and Optimization

• Introduction to ECU calibration concepts
• Using CANape for real-time parameter tuning
• Optimizing ECU performance and behavior

Practical Applications and Case Studies

• Practical scenarios of ECU testing and validation
• Case studies from the automotive industry

Summary and Next Steps