Additional safety functions can be integrated within a modular concept, such as Active Rollover Sensing, which distinguishes and identifies impending vehicle rollover events at an early stage. Vehicle Dynamics Sensing can be integrated as an additional enhancement of the ACU Extended. The advanced product is based on the modular SAFE platform concept that allows an economical and efficient safety control unit development according to the needs of automotive OEMs worldwide. The SAFE platform offers a high level of flexibility and integration options with an optimized effort for development.
Benefits & Features
- Flexibility and cost optimization by modular building blocks
- Adaptable to customer-specific requirements
- Modular concept for reduced development effort and time-to-market
- Integration platform for additional safety functions, e.g. Active Rollover Sensing, Vehicle Dynamics Sensing (Sensor Cluster) as well as Pedestrian Protection and advanced Pre and Post Crash functions
Technical Information
Contains front, side and rear impact detection and discrimination
Connects and controls up to 40 firing loops and 14 satellite sensors
Optional Rollover and Vehicle Dynamics Sensing
Optional Power Moding and Event Data Recording
Integration platform for additional safety functions, e.g. Pedestrian Protection (g/pSAT-based), Post Crash Braking, Active Emergency Belt Control