Automatic Transmission Systems: Hardware & Control
Mechanical and control systems, focus on shift quality calibration development via pressure control
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Mechanical and control systems, focus on shift quality calibration development via pressure control
Are you an engineer working in automotive, powertrain, or systems integration who wants a deeper, more applied understanding of automatic transmissions?
This course is engineered for professionals needing technical depth, exploring the interplay of mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems that drive modern automatic transmissions.
You'll gain actionable insight into torque converters, clutch control, electro-hydraulic actuation, and Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software logic. Whether you work in calibration, diagnostics, component design, or vehicle integration, this course bridges theory and practice.
Key Topics Covered:
Section 1: Introduction
Historical overview of transmission evolution
Types of transmissions: AT, CVT, DCT, AMT
Section 2: Hardware Overview
Torque converter construction & operation
Gear sets, clutches, band brakes
Dynamic wet clutch assemblies
Section 3: Torque Converter Systems
K-Factor, coupling point, and torque multiplication
Lock-up clutch strategy and slip control
CPA and NVH optimization
Section 4: Hydraulic and Electro-Hydraulic Control
Valve body and pressure regulators
PWM solenoids, input/output sensors
Lock-up solenoids and thermal compensation
Section 5: Transmission Control Unit (TCU)
TCU architecture, signal processing, and memory
CAN communication with ECU and ESP
Adaptive software logic and shift scheduling
Section 6: Clutch-to-Clutch Control
Bite point, torque transfer, and clutch fill
Overlap/underlap errors and shift shock
Pressure control vs. accumulator systems
Section 7: Shift Quality and Calibration
Subjective vs. objective shift quality
VDV and AVL DRIVE measurement techniques
In-vehicle vs. rig calibration methods
Section 8: Review & Engineering Case Studies
Summary of key control strategies
Common failure modes
Case examples: shift shock, torque error, slip diagnostics
Why Take This Course?
Knowing how something works is not enough; you need to understand why it works the way it does.
