Microchip has announced that the MOST partner organization has released its MOST150 technology coaxial physical layer specification. Industry-standard-compliant Microchip, through its OS81118AF Intelligent Network Interface Controller (INIC) with integrated coaxial transceiver, supports the connection of smart antenna modules to on-board MOST150 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and infotainment networks.
MOST150 coaxial physical layer is very suitable for smart antenna telematics and other data traffic from AM / FM, DAB, SDARS, DVB-T, 3G / LTE, GPS and Wi-Fi signals, these signals increasingly need to be connected to the vehicle network For high bandwidth control, audio, video and Internet Protocol (IP) communication. In addition, the ability to simultaneously transmit communication signals and power to these in-vehicle systems using proven low-cost coaxial cables simplifies design and installation, while reducing costs and reducing vehicle weight, making it easier to comply with environmental regulations.
OS81118AF allows designers to connect to smart antenna modules via a coaxial cable to create automotive cellular and Wi-Fi connection applications on the MOST150 network. This simple solution reflects today's market demand for wirelessly connected applications in the automotive environment, such as internet access, email, social networking and location / GPS-based services. MOST150 technology was first deployed in the 2012 car model. The first cars with coaxial physical layer of MOST150 technology are planned to be used in the 2017 model year. Since 2001, more than 150 million MOST device smart antenna modules have been installed in more than 180 car models. This cost-effective coaxial implementation can be adopted for a wide range of markets and is expected to further expand MOST technology in vehicles. usage of.
The company said that Microchip's OS81118AF cPhy INIC is now available in a 72-pin QFN package.
