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Vehicle Control Unit
Introduction to Vehicle Control Unit
Our Specialization
- Vehicle Control Unit is the master controller for electric vehicles.
- VCU receives Driver inputs, calculates driver demand torques and sends to MCU.
- Driver assistance can be part of VCU
- VCU provides the required protection against theft
- VCU can be equipped with Wi-Fi and GPS connections that can be used for fleet management applications i.e., e-scooter sharing applications.
Purpose of Vehicle Control Unit
- VCU has lots of Functionality requirements.
- OEM will have wide range of portfolio for 2/3Wheeler EV.
- In case any requirements is considered in BMS or MCU, then will be applicable for particular vehicle configuration.
- BMS performs acquisitions of Cells voltages and communicates (SOC, SOH etc) with VCU.
- Any new vehicle variant or change in component supplier means, all requirements again to re-consider in MCU or BMS.
- Each OEM has different features available in vehicles or has different E/E architecture connected to vehicle, So Motor and BMS is not yet standardized
- MCU performs only Motor control functions.
- For each variant, OEM purchases different suppliers for BMS, MCU
- Additional functions adaptations Consumes lots of energy (Discussions, Change in SW, HW, Validation).
- In case any requirements is considered in BMS or MCU, then will be applicable for particular vehicle configuration.
- Consumes lots of energy (Discussions, Change in SW, HW, Validation). Will affect in Time to Market.
- Additional functions adaptations take lots of energy (Change in SW, HW, Validation)
VCU Variant 24 pin & 48 pin
VCU Features
Vehicle Control Unit for 2-3-4-wheeler Application
- Vehicle Control Unit is the master controller for electric vehicles.
- Controlling of Various Loads (Solenoid Valves/ Relays/ locks/ lamps)
- Smart Power Management to achieve low power consumption
- Fall Detection for 2-wheeler
- Driver Behaviour detection
- Low / High side driver solution
- Range Calculations
- IP67 Protection
- Designed as per ASIL-QM Standards
- Battery management: The VCU monitors the battery of the vehicle, including charging and discharging, to ensure optimal performance and extend battery life
- Vehicle communication The VCU communicates with other electronic control units in the vehicle, such as the instrument cluster and infotainment system, to provide the driver with information about the vehicle's performance.
VCU Functionality
Driver Inputs
System Inputs
CAN
LIN
Strat up Coordination
Regeneration
Drive mode determinations
Charging Detections
DC Charging
Torque Management
Fault Diagnosis
RTC
User action outputs
Energy Management
BLE
Vehicle fall detection
TPMS
NFC
Steering Lock
Charge gun lock
Shutdown Coordination
Thermal Management
OBD
VCU Specification Table
| SL.No | Particulars | CAN | Analog Input | Digital I/O | Low Side Switch | High Side Switch | Temperature Range | IMU | ASIL Standard | Total Pins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Variant 24 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | -40°C to 105°C | Yes | ASIL-QM | 24 |
| 2. | Variant 48 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 6 | -40°C to 105°C | Yes | ASIL-QM | 48 |
VCU Applications
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VCUs for 2/3/4 wheeler applications are widely used in the automotive industry and can be found in a range of vehicles, including motorcycles, scooters, and cars. Some of the applications of a VCU for 2/3/4 wheeler application include
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Electric vehicles: VCUs are used in electric vehicles to manage the battery and motor, optimizing performance and improving range
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Hybrid vehicles: VCUs are used in hybrid vehicles to manage the engine and electric motor, optimizing performance and improving fuel efficiency.
VCU Connector Details
24 pin Connector
48 pin Connector
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