What does the automotive ECU mean?

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Automotive ECU stands for Engine Control Unit, also known as Electronic Control Unit, commonly referred to as the car computer or onboard computer. The ECU can be considered one of the core electronic components in modern vehicles. The ECU in a car is analogous to the human brain or a computer's CPU. Essentially, the ECU serves as the central nervous system of the automobile, typically installed beneath the dashboard on the driver's side or near the wiper linkage. Its function is to continuously monitor various input data and the operational states of the vehicle. It processes information from multiple sensors according to pre-programmed algorithms and then sends commands to relevant actuators to perform predetermined control functions.