Case Study

Automotive Control Module High-Temperature In-Line Functional Test System

This public case uses the title Automotive Control Module High-Temperature In-Line Functional Test System, with TCM / TCU Project retained as an internal tag. The source material has a TCM vs TCU naming inconsistency and is recorded in content-review. The approximately 82°C environment is presented as Project Environment, not as a general equipment operating temperature.

Project Overview

High-temperature in-line functional test case for a TCM / TCU project, covering load simulation, voltage/current measurement, valve control, PWM and CAN.

Testing Requirements

  • Perform in-line functional testing in a special production environment.
  • Cover motor loading test, voltage measurement, current measurement, valve control, PWM and CAN bus.
  • The test equipment needs to run in an approximately 82°C project environment.

System Architecture

High-Temperature ChamberTest FixtureDUTLoad / Measure / CANTest SoftwareResult

Key Test Items

Motor Loading TestVoltage MeasurementCurrent MeasurementValve Control TestPWM TestCAN BusProject Environment: Approximately 82°C

Engineering Challenges

  • Environmental conditions and in-line functional testing need to be integrated in one test solution.
  • Load simulation, measurement and CAN communication need real-time coordination.
  • The test system must fit a special production environment, not a standard lab setup.

Implementation

  • The architecture is organized around high-temperature environment, load simulation, electrical measurement, PWM and CAN.
  • Fixture and interface systems connect the DUT and support in-line functional validation.
  • Test software records process data and results for production judgment.

Engineering Outcome

  • An in-line functional test system was built for a special environment.
  • Project experience covers functional test requirements in an approximately 82°C environment.
  • The system integrates environmental, functional, load and communication capabilities.

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