Automotive
Networking
WMG MSc Module
This is one of three modules related to automotive
electrical and electronic systems. Ideally you will complete
this module before taking Automotive Diagnostics and
Advanced Test Techniques.
With the continuing rapid growth in the scale and complexity
of automotive electrical and electronic systems, this module
provides the essential competences for an increasingly
important area of automotive product development
including: data networking, network development, system of
systems engineering and safety-critical systems.
What will you study?
What will you gain?
The module will be delivered through lectures covering
theory and practical examples, as well as group exercises.
On completion, as a successful participant you should
expect to be able to:
Topics will include:
cc Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the
principles, and theory of operation, of any generalised
data network and its relationship to the OSI 7-layer
network model
cc The basic concepts and principles of networking
cc Current automotive networking standards including CAN,
LIN, MOST
cc Use of appropriate network analysers, test equipment,
and data analysis techniques
cc Network fault management and diagnostics
cc Network design and development including: the
automotive network development process and GPDS,
and systems engineering of networked and distributed
control systems
cc Future networking standards including: safety-critical
systems and drive-by-wire applications, FlexRay, and
wireless networking
Duration: 5 days
cc Demonstrate a comprehensive theoretical and practical
knowledge of the key elements, and principles of
operation, of commonly used automotive networks
including: CAN, MOST, LIN, FlexRay
cc Critically analyse the suitability of different automotive
networks and apply appropriate selection criteria
when choosing a network technology for a particular
application
cc Utilise advanced automotive network test equipment
and data analysis techniques to monitor, analyse, and
interpret network performance and behaviour
cc Evaluate the impact of complex highly distributed
network architectures on vehicle robustness and
reliability, and identify suitable systems of systems
engineering approaches for the development and
validation of such networks
cc Evaluate the requirements, and critically analyse the
suitability of, new automotive network technologies to
support advanced safety-critical systems deployment
Assessment: Post module assignment
For more information
www.warwick.ac.uk/wmg/tas
tas@wmg.warwick.ac.uk