Low cost implementation of local Interconnect Network (LIN) node on CPLD -A design approach (R & D paper)

Abstract

Electronics has become a driving force of innovation in today’s vehicle industry. Communication networks in
automobiles have been introduced with advancement in technology. In last few years number of protocols have been
designed with a focus on cost optimization and aimed for use as a simple multiplexed electrical system. One of these
protocol is local interconnect protocol, which has a potential to become a standard in the automotive industries in the
near future. This paper presents a simple design of a lin node, which has been tested on cool runner –II cpld.