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Ignition Coil: Description and Operation

Ignition Coil With Integrated Power Stage (320)

Main task

An ignition coil has the following tasks:

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Generate the high-voltage spark that starts the combustion.

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Together with the spark plug, measure ionization current.

These signals are used for knock control, synchronisation of ignition timing/fuel injection and for misfire detection.

Type

Inductive ignition coil with integrated power stage and circuits for ionization current measurement.

Connection

Pin No. 1-4

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