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MICROPROCESSOR CONTROL UNIT [2 records]

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Record 1 2016-05-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
DEF

A computer-based ignition system which is usually a part of the electronic engine control unit (ECU).

OBS

ECU consists of a central control unit(CPU) or a microprocessor, random access memory(RAM), read only memory(ROM), and input/output interfaces. Based on information from input sensors(engine air flow, coolant temperature, crank position, throttle position, etc.), ECU determines optimum settings for the output actuators of fuel injection, ignition timing, idle speed, etc.

OBS

computer-controlled ignition system; digital ignition system: terms and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
DEF

Système d'allumage commandé par ordinateur généralement utilisé comme composant de l'unité de contrôle électronique du moteur (ECU).

OBS

L'ECU se compose d'une unité de contrôle centrale (CPU) ou d'un microprocesseur, d'une mémoire vive (RAM), d'une mémoire morte (ROM), et d'interfaces entrée/sortie. Selon les informations issues des capteurs d'entrée (débit d'air moteur, température du liquide de refroidissement, position de vilebrequin, position de l'accélérateur, etc.), l'ECU détermine les paramètres optimaux pour les actionneurs d'injection de combustible, d'avance à l'allumage, de ralenti, etc.

OBS

système d'allumage commandé par ordinateur; système d'allumage à commande numérique : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 2 2016-05-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Household Utensils and Appliances (General)
  • Internet and Telematics
DEF

A home appliance that contains a microprocessor capable of receiving and sending signals to a home automation system control unit or to a remote control point, such as a utility.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement ménager (Généralités)
  • Internet et télématique
DEF

Électroménager à microprocesseur capable de recevoir et de transmettre des signaux à l’unité de commande d’un système domotique ou à un poste de commande à distance, comme une entreprise de service public.

Spanish

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