INTEGRATED ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR AUTOMOTIVE TIME CONTROL SIGNALS

Nissan's Time Control System is described, an electronic device which combines a wide variety of time-related electrical functions into one integrated unit. The system's 11 functions are outlined: clock, intermittent wiper control, turn signals, hazard signal, warning systems (seat belt, excessive speed, key, headlight, open door), and interior lighting and rear window defogger timers. Reminder warnings for the handbrake and reverse gear can be added by installing additional sensors. System hardware includes a central control unit (large-scale integration, hybrid integrated circuit; discrete circuits) and switches. The development of the Time Control System is discussed in terms of cost and reliability objectives, a design review process, and evaluation tests. Flexibility was designed into the system so that it can meet regulations and specifications of different countries. In its first commercial introduction in the Datsun 280C, the Time Control System has experienced an extremely low failure rate.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Conference held in Dearborn, Michigan, 15-17 September 1980. Also published in HS-030 396 (IEEE-80CH1601-4; SAE-SP-90), "Convergence 80. IEEE Vehicular Technology Society Annual Conference (30th), International Conference on Transportation Electronics Proceedings" Utica, Michigan, 1980.
• Corporate Authors:

  Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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  Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

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• Authors:
  • Mitamura, K
  • Sekiguchi, K
  • Mizote, M
  • Yano, H
• Publication Date: 1980

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 7 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automobiles; Electrical equipment; Electronic control; Electronic equipment; Integrated circuits; Time
• Identifier Terms: Nissan automobile; Nissan Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
• Old TRIS Terms: Electronic devices; Time factor
• Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00381390
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: IEEE-80CH1601-4, HS-030 414, SAE-SP-90
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Feb 29 1984 12:00AM