EDN

LIN simplifies and standardizes in-vehicle networks

LIN (local-interconnect network) challenges CAN (controller-area network) for lowest cost in noncritical applications. Version 2.0 introduces new plug-and-play capability but costs memory. Vendors ...
EDN

FROM EDN EUROPE: LIN simplifies and standardises in-vehicle networks

Issues that industry insiders are keenly monitoring include the protocol's acceptance in the Japanese market, its progress towards ISO standard recognition, and its penetration into areas outside of ...
Electronic Design

LIN And I2C Protocols Make A Move Into The Embedded Space

Check out LIN and I2C for low speed networking needs. They are often better alternatives than SPI or CAN for many applications. The serial peripheral interface (SPI) and universal asynchronous ...
Electronic Design

LIN Bus--An Emerging Standard for Body Control Applications

The local interconnection network (LIN) standard is the first to address Class A open-multiplexing protocols within vehicles. It defines a low cost, serial communication system for distributed ...