Automotive
Power-line technology enables in-vehicle network communication of Data, Voice,
Music and Video signals by digital means over Direct Current (DC) battery
power-line. Advanced digital communication techniques tailored to overcome
hostile and noisy environment are implemented in a small size silicon device.
One power line can be used for multiple independent networks.
Prototypes are successfully operational in vehicles, using automotive compatible
protocols such as CAN-bus, LIN-bus over power line (DC-LIN) and DC-bus.
Automotive Applications include Mechatronics (e.g. Climate control, Door module,
Immobilizer, Obstacle detector), Telematics and Multimedia.
Benefits
Reduction in cost and weight as compared to ordinary wiring.
Flexible of modification.
Simplicity of installation.
Operation over 12V - 42V power networks.
Potential problems
Possibly more expensive, because more complex technologies are to be used in the
chips.
Smaller SNR.
