Hardware-in-the loop simulator for ABS/TCS

The prevalence of microprocessor-based controllers in automotive systems has greatly increased the need for simulators to validate and test control systems over their full range of operation. This paper introduces PC-based hardware-in-the loop (HIL) real time simulator for anti-lock braking system (ABS) and traction control system (TCS). The analyses of the commercial electronic control units and components for ABS/TCS were successfully accomplished by utilizing the HIL simulator in this study. Furthermore, it is expected that the simulator could contribute to developing more advanced vehicle dynamics control systems