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It does not seem too long ago that the electrical system in a vehicle was mostly concerned with the lights, starter motors, radio and wipers. Those days are behind them. The automobile industry is currently undertaking a dramatic increase of electronic equipment on-board vehicle control. In the modern cars, a variety of electronic control units (ECU) provides sophisticated real-time control functionality.

In the automotive industry, not There is no doubt that the growth of electronics will continue. To remain competitive, it is essential seamlessly integrate the new technology. Whether a system entertainment, keyless entry, a backup camera and navigation with touch screen, the automaker's role is increasingly that of a systems integrator working closely with their suppliers.

There is a long tradition in the industry to work with suppliers, and a number of suppliers Similar systems are already available to vehicle manufacturers. Automotive suppliers are more than happy to meet the needs of manufacturers, and the importance growing electronics in automobiles brings with it an increasing challenge and the need for low cost, reliable electronic systems. These systems are not isolated and must communicate.

Historically, automotive electronics are based on proprietary communication, dedicated cable systems (the least for many sensor systems) and connects directly food products. This has led to excess wiring, and consumes the wiring space, adds weight and cost, It can be hard to maintain.

Fortunately, the rules of the advances in vehicle networking are addressing these issues through the widespread adoption Controller Area Network (CAN) and Local Interconnect Network (LIN) architecture. These network standards are providing a balance between performance and optimization costs through automation systems. CAN offers a high-speed network for the chassis, powertrain and body communications backbone, while the response LIN the need for a simple network subsystems for sensors and actuators that reduces costs and improves strength through standardization. Overall, the networking standards for vehicles and advanced mixed-signal processes offer an opportunity for affordable auto manufacturers to introduce new electronic systems and to reduce costs. Also, improve maintenance and reliability while providing advanced features for comfort and safety and to avoid collisions.

Adoption CAN generalized Lin and standards is an important event for automotive electronics and becomes much more significant in relation to recent advances in Process the mixture signal semiconductors.

The adoption of standard vehicles and network architectures using more highly integrated signal VA Mixed bring many benefits to system level. The first is an improvement in the robustness of a system and diagnostics. By adopting standard for communication networks bidirectional, diagnosis and failure information can be obtained when there are problems with the system.

The second is a reduction in cabling needs. Using a standardized vehicle network architectures, it is possible to construct a diagnostic feature rich system and requires only three wires. Cabling requirements has less cost, less weight will be easier to install in the factory and help reduce the possibility of failure.

Integration also leads to other benefits and savings. Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) and the box may be smaller, allowing better and more flexible placement in the vehicle, with less concern about where and how to run the cables. By using fewer components, fewer components to maintain in inventory, classify and monitor. Some of These factors also lead to a reduction in weight and space consumption, the factors are always important in vehicle design.

This advance is a further step in increasing the intelligence and capabilities of automotive systems. We are already witnessing a higher intelligence and the ability of navigation systems complex, Internet access, entertainment for passengers, ABS brakes, engine management systems and advanced stability control. The next generation of signal Mixed automotive integrated circuits (ICs) will further integrate the performance and processing power. Programmable features and is providing greater flexibility to be used to meet the needs of the electronics of the car of tomorrow. As these systems become more advanced, the possibilities are limited only by applications that designers of vehicles and can imagine that the end customer is willing to buy.

About the Author:

Mike Trudel, Freelance Writer. Delphi Corp. is poised to apply its expertise and know-how to provide vehicle manufacturers and consumers with in-vehicle entertainment and connectivity. To learn more about Delphi Corp., please visit

www.Delphi.com/4Connected
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