Automotive Powertrain systems are driving the upper end of electronics integration.  Designers balance cost, efficiency, drivability and environmental factors to create a system that defines the essence of the automobile. Getting the most out of modern engines requires higher performance powertrain control systems. A system architecture including a PICmicro MCU co-processor can support required fault management while optimizing the throughput of the main microcontroller. Efficient RISC cores, fast clock speeds, and versatile I/O options allow flexible system partitioning for maximum efficiency. And Microperipherals like the MCP2510 CAN Controller interface to any main microcontroller, to add functionality with minimum design time. PICmicro MCUs and Microperipherals have the combination of cost-effective performance and I/O flexibility to enable the next generation of Powertrain control systems. Microchip product is uniquely suited to meet the stringent engineering requirements for the following Powertrain features: ECM Monitor Fuel Pump Control Speed Control Transmission Control Active Suspension