Electronic control unit and electric power steering system

Abstract

An electronic control unit is provided for an electric power steering system. The electric power steering system includes a housing and an electric motor. The electronic control unit is arranged inside the housing and is electrically connected to the electric motor. The electronic control unit includes a first power board having a first electric motor connector for electric connection with the electric motor, and a second power board having a second electric motor connector for electric connection with the electric motor. A connector plate of the electronic control unit is electrically connected by at least one plug connector to the first power board via at least one first power connector, and to the second power board via at least one second power connector. The at least one first power connector is shorter than the at least one second power connector. An electric power steering system is also provided.

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