21 August 2009

Yet another article on Ethernet, Firewire and MOST...

Yet another article on what communication technology will be used in future infotainment systems. Read it fast since the articles in Automotive Engineering tends to be removed from the on-line edition after a while...

ETHERNET and 1394 spar with MOST for infotainment openings

Most interesting to read that Toyota starts using MOST now in two vehicles (new Prius and Lexus RX). I have the impression that they would not "commit" to such a change in technology if they did not belive it would stay.

4 August 2009

Review of the vehicle’s electrical and electronic architecture

Just being back from my summer vacation hiatus I found a good summary of present challenges for a vehicle’s electrical and electronic architecture from just-auto. I haven't figured out if the news archive is available forever so read it fast if you are interested...

A second interesting article was about the use of firewire (1394) in automotive applications: 1394 Automotive network enables powerful, cost-efficient in-vehicle networks for infotainment, navigation, cameras from Automotive DesignLine.