Electronic Control Unit
From automotive wiki
In the AUTOSAR sense an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) means a microcontroller plus peripherals with corresponding software. For software configuration each microcontroller requires its own ECU Configuration.
There are many different ECUs working inside a vehicle as the following list of examples shows:
| Abbr. | Full name | German full name |
| ABS | Anti-Lock Brake System | Anti Blockiersystem |
| ACC |
Adaptive Cruise Control |
Abstandsregel-Tempomat |
| AFS |
Active Front Steering |
|
| BCM |
Body Control Module |
|
| BJB | Battery Junction Box | |
| BMS | Battery Management System | |
| CCM | Climate Control Module | Klima-Steuergerät |
| CMC | Cell Module Controller | |
| ECM | Engine Control Module | |
| EPAS | Electronic Power Assisted Steering | |
| ESC, ESP | Electronic Stability Control (Program) | Elektronisches Stabilitätsprogramm |
| (E)SCL | (Electronic) Steering Column Lock | ELV = Elektronische Lenkverriegelung |
| EMS | Engine Management System | Motormanagement |
| ESS | Energy Storage System | |
| HU | Head Unit | |
| SBC | Sensoric Brake Control | Elektrohydraulisches Bremssystem |
| IPC | Instrument Panel Cluster | |
| LSM | Light Switch Module | |
| PAM | Park Assist Module | Parkassistent |
| PDC | Park Distance Control | |
| RSM | Rain Sensor Module | |
| TBM | Trailer Brake Module | |
| TRM | Trailer Module | |
| TCS | Traction Control System | |
ECUs might also be grouped into
- Powertrain
- Chassis
- Body
- Multi Media
- etc.
