TOPICS      

• Fundamental explanation of Powertrain Control Units (PCU) and Transmission Control Units (TCU)
• Core technology development as it applies to designing and developing new transmissions to improve powertrain efficiency, reduce vehicle emissions and optimize powertrain performance
• Review all the various inputs to and outputs from common PCU / TCU technologies
• High-level system architecture
• Powertrain layout
• Overlay PCU / TCU on transmission architecture
• Applicability to hybrid transmission control

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Identify, describe, and explain what Powertrain Control Units (PCU) and Transmission Control Units (TCU) are and how they are used in modern vehicle transmission systems
• Explain the similarities and differences between PCUs and TCUs
• Discuss how PCUs / TCUs work as a standalone unit and as part of the larger vehicle control system
• Compare and contrast the various underlying functional concepts of PCU / TCU technology
• Explain the technical, operational, and functional benefits of incorporating (compared to discrete non-systemic control architecture) PCU / TCU to the OEM
• Describe all the various manifestations and configurations of PCU / TCU technology as applied to actual and / or conceptual transmission systems of today