Understanding Automotive Electronics - Softcover

Ribbens, William B.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0750670088 ISBN 13: 9780750670081

Publisher: Newnes (an imprint of Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd ), 1998

Synopsis

The fifth edition of the guide for automotive technicians, students and enthusiasts. Covering the most recent technological advances in operation and troubleshooting of electronic systems and components. Includes information on low-emission standards, on-board diagnostics and communications, digital instrumentation and digital engine control.

About this title

About the Author

Professor Ribbens received his B.S.E.E. degree in 1960, his M.S.E.E. degree in 1961, and his Ph.D. degree in 1965, all from the University of Michigan. From 1962-69, he was an assistant research engineer, associate research engineer, and research engineer. He was appointed assistant professor in 1969 and was promoted to associate professor in 1972 and professor in 1993. He was appointed professor of aerospace engineering in 1995. His research most recently has focused on electronic systems and devices that are applicable to all vehicles. His particular emphasis has been on engine control applications, mathematical models for drive-train systems, computer-assisted diagnostics for electronically controlled engines, and failure detection systems. His work in these areas has substantially advanced the art of automotive electronics, and he is recognized as a world leader in this area. He served on the Hitachi Science Board, a distinction given to few U.S. academics. He was also a visiting scientist at the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory, General Motors Technical Center, and the Technical University of Berlin.

Edition details

• Publisher: Newnes (an imprint of Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd )
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750670088
• ISBN 13: 9780750670081
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 392