In modern engineering, electronics plays a very important role. Nearly all of the mechatronic systems are controlled by a microcontroller. In short, a microcontroller is a miniaturized computer which is programmed to perform several tasks. In automotive industry, microcontrollers are used in a massive proportion, nearly all the systems in a vehicle has a microcontroller.
Modern vehicle have between 30 and 100 or more microcontrollers. They are used in systems as:
*Braking: Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), *Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
*Chassis: ride height control system
*Powertrain: Engine Management System (EMS)
*Automatic Transmissions: gear shift control
*Infotaiment: radio control
