MAHLE flexible ECU

A powerful and fully flexible control unit for a wide variety of engine management and vehicle tasks.

Our Approach

The MAHLE Flexible ECU (MFE) is a robust, open architecture controller based on the proven AFT PROtroniC platform. It has the capability to control any powertrain application utilising MAHLE's highly optimised functional software. The flexible engine control unit (ECU) overcomes traditional prototype controller development issues and provides a cost-effective solution that is representative of a series production unit.

• Complete flexibility
  
• Controls all engine functions
  
• Fully configurable/modular software
• Variable injection system hardware: PLN, Unit Injector, Common Rail (solenoid or piezo-electric actuated)
• Covers current and future engine technologies
  
• Torque based structure
• Simple to use
• Matlab/Simulink compatible
• IPR protection
• Comprehensive documentation
  

Our Tools, Facilities and Services

Using the MAHLE Flexible ECU, MAHLE Powertrain can support development and calibration activities for gasoline and diesel products in the following areas:

• Demonstration of new engine hardware concepts.
• Full integration with existing vehicle systems, ideal for producing 'close to production level' demonstration vehicles for new hardware concepts
• R&D programmes
• Software, control algorithms, and system development
• Benchmarking

Customer Benefits

• Controls any powertrain application
• Protects intellectual property (customer and MAHLE)
• Quick and easy implementation of new strategies
• Fast and cost effective solution
• Access to MAHLE's extension function library
• Modular software with 'plug-in' functionality
• Rapid and cost effective implementation into demonstrator/prototype vehicles

Project Examples

Production diesel engine modified to accept various MAHLE technologies for emissions / fuel economy investigations. Special feature controls:

• Variable charge motion concepts for Euro 6
• High- & low-pressure EGR sensing via intake and exhaust O₂ sensors
  
• Incylinder pressure analysis closed loop combustion control
• Diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration control
• VTG boost control