Knock detection method and apparatus with dual integration windows

摘要

A knock detection method and apparatus integrates a knock sensor signal (107) over a first period and provides a first integrated knock sensor signal (119), and integrates the knock sensor signal (107) over a second period and provides a second integrated knock sensor signal (139). A knock indication (131) is provided dependent on an amplitude of the first integrated knock sensor signal (119) and an amplitude of the second integrated knock sensor signal (139) and independent of the influence of the variations of the knock sensor (101) potential sensor to sensor gain variation.