Does Every Car Have an On-Board Computer?
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Not every car necessarily has an on-board computer. Older vehicles (those using carburetors for gasoline engines) generally do not have one. Definition of an on-board computer: The computer in a car is also known as the on-board computer (ECU), or electronic control unit. Principle of an on-board computer: It processes simple electronic signals and performs basic calculations using simple logic gates and integrated circuit principles. Typically, the on-board computer is installed under the dashboard on the driver's side or near the windshield wiper linkage. Function of an on-board computer: It receives data from various sensors in the car, processes and computes this information in the electronic control unit, and then sends signals to the engine to control its operation (including functions like the fuel injection system and ignition timing).