Microchip has announced that Daimler plans to use its OS81118 Intelligent Network Interface Controller (INIC) with its integrated coaxial transceiver as its next-generation infotainment networking platform. Daimler hopes to significantly reduce costs by switching to coaxial cables, while retaining all the advantages of its current MOST150-based system and leveraging its existing designs to speed time to market.
So far, about 200 million MOST interface controllers have been installed in more than 200 car models since 2001. Daimler and most major car manufacturers have successfully implemented the technology in their multi-node infotainment network systems because it provides a field-proven, low-energy system. Risk-based system-wide solution. The standard meets Daimler's future requirements, and the coaxial physical layer is expected to significantly reduce its cost. The latest version of the technology continues to use dedicated channels to minimize processor overhead in the entire infotainment control unit, allowing predictable and efficient transmission of video, audio, and data packets throughout the vehicle without the need for a time synchronization protocol And control data.
"The MOST150 coaxial physical layer is helping Daimler to develop more cost-competitive infotainment solutions for our demanding customers and protect our investment through MOST technology," said Reinhold Beck, senior manager at Daimler.
Dan Termer, vice president of automotive information systems at Microchip, said: "We thank Daimler as a member of the MOST Cooperative Physical Layer Working Group for his contribution to the specification of the MOST150 coaxial physical layer." "This is one of several MOST partner member companies. A good example of ongoing and successful collaboration. "
