Engine Control Unit

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Automotive component
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:ECU
gptkbp:canBeReprogrammed Yes
gptkbp:communicatesVia gptkb:OBD-II
gptkb:CAN_bus
gptkbp:component gptkb:Engine_management_system
gptkbp:contains gptkb:microprocessor
gptkb:Memory
Input/output interfaces
gptkbp:controls gptkb:Fuel_injection
gptkb:Variable_valve_timing
Idle speed
Ignition timing
gptkbp:enables Diagnostics
Performance tuning
Emission regulation compliance
Fuel efficiency optimization
gptkbp:failureMode Electrical faults
Physical damage
Software corruption
gptkbp:function Controls engine operation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Engine Control Unit
gptkbp:introducedIn 1970s
gptkbp:location Engine bay
Passenger compartment
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Delphi
gptkb:Bosch
gptkb:Siemens
gptkb:Denso
gptkbp:mayInclude gptkb:Emission_control
Transmission control
Turbocharger control
gptkbp:monitors Emissions
Engine performance
Sensor data
gptkbp:output Actuators
gptkbp:provides gptkb:Vehicle_electrical_system
gptkbp:receivesInputFrom Sensors
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Body_Control_Module
gptkb:Powertrain_Control_Module
gptkb:Transmission_Control_Unit
gptkbp:requires gptkb:software
gptkbp:subject Automotive standards
Regulatory requirements
gptkbp:usedIn Automobiles
Motorcycles
Trucks
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:ECU
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5