Multiplexed Networks for Embedded Systems (PDF)

Multiplexed networks are essential for the unified, efficient and
cost-effective exchange of electronic information within embedded
component systems. This is especially important in automotive
manufacturing as vehicles become increasingly reliant on robust
electronic networks and systems for improved reliability, anti-lock
brake systems (ABS), steering, on-board navigation systems, and
much more. The latest systems such as X-by-Wire and FlexRay aim to
produce faster, fault-tolerant network component interconnects, for
state-of-the-art network implementation and safer, more reliable
engineering of vehicular systems.

This book provides a thorough and comprehensive introduction to
automotive multiplexed network buses, covering the technical
principles, components, implementation issues and applications.

Key features:

* Presents a thorough coverage of the controller area network
(CAN) protocol, including information on physical layers,
conformity problems, hardware and software tools, and application
layers.

* Gives a detailed description of the new local interconnect
network (LIN) bus, setting out its developments, properties,
problems and ways to overcome these.

* Examines the existing and emerging network buses such as
time-triggered CAN (TTCAN), FlexRay and X-by-Wire.

* Explores the possibilities for linking the various buses that
are discussed, explaining how the Fail-Safe-System basis chip (SBC)
and other gateways are designed and constructed.

* Analyses wired and wireless internal and external serial links,
including Safe-by-Wire plus, I2C, Media Oriented Systems Transport
(MOST), remote keyless entry, tyre pressure monitoring systems
(TPMS) and Bluetooth.

A valuable guide to embedded systems for a range of
applications, Multiplexed Networks for Embedded Systems: CAN,
LIN, FlexRay, Safe-by-Wire...is essential reading for
electronics engineers and researchers developing electronics for
the automotive industry. It is also useful for practising aerospace
engineers and other practitioners interested in the application of
network technologies, and advanced students taking courses on
automotive and embedded system design.