Overview
The Airbag Control Unit (ACU) is the heart of the passive safety restraint system. It hosts all features for front-, rear- and side-impact protection and includes further legislation relevant functions such as Crash Detection and Event Data Recorder.
Technical Specifications
| ACU Type 21 | |
|---|---|
| ACU | Type 21 (T21) |
| Firing Loops | up to 24 according AK-LV 16 automotive specification |
| Satellites | Standard 6, if required up to 12 depending on firing targets |
| Network | 1 x CAN, 2 x LIN |
| Micro-Switch | 3 (e.g. buckle switch 2nd row) |
| Internal Sensors | Rollover Sensing |
| Crash Detection | Front, Rear, Side, Roll |
| OCS | via LIN or CAN |
| EDR | NHTSA phase 2 standard |
| # of IASG | 5 (e.g. Buckle switch, e.g. Seat position) |
| Lamp Driver | Passenger Airbag De-/Activation Lamp |
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