AMI Semiconductor Demonstrates Robust LIN Protocol and Dynamic Addressing Approach for Automotive Applications; AMIS LIN Concept Helps Implement the SoC Transceiver Solutions.Business/High-Tech Editors, Automotive Writers Electronica MUNICH, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 12, 2002 AMI Semiconductor AMI Semiconductor is a company engaged the design and manufacture of customer specific integrated circuit solutions, including solutions for the automotive, medical and industrial markets. Among its products are products that integrate processing of analog and digital signals. (AMIS A·mis , Kingsley 1922-1995. British writer best known for his novels, including Lucky Jim (1954) and Jake's Thing (1978). ) is demonstrating its enhanced Local Interconnect Network The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. This article is about a network system. (LIN) protocol this week at Electronica. The LIN Protocol was designed by a consortium of European auto manufacturers as a low-cost, short-distance, low-speed network for automotive application. The AMIS LIN concept helps enable the implementation of System-on-Chip (SoC) transceiver solutions in automotive applications. These solutions deliver improved performance, maximum speed, and lower costs compared to standard Universal Asynchronous Refers to events that are not synchronized, or coordinated, in time. The following are considered asynchronous operations. The interval between transmitting A and B is not the same as between B and C. The ability to initiate a transmission at either end. Receiver Transmitter (UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter) The electronic circuit that makes up the serial port. Also known as "universal serial asynchronous receiver transmitter" (USART), it converts parallel bytes from the CPU into serial bits for transmission, and vice ) based designs. In addition to the LIN protocol, AMIS also provides a solution for dynamic addressing that allows the use of interchangeable modules and provides easy detection and pinpointing of multi-node network faults. The AMIS LIN protocol exhibits robustness against noise spikes, ground shifts, variations in supply voltage level and duty cycle that are often encountered in automotive applications. Network speeds of 20K bits/s can be reliably achieved in these harsh environments without needing to use crystal oscillators that would incur additional cost and complexity. The use of dynamic addressing means that addresses can be assigned within the system, allowing customers to use identical modules within a multi-node network. Modules stay fully interchangeable, allowing for smaller inventories throughout the supply chain and simplified after-sales maintenance. In a situation where a module within a network fails, dynamic addressing is able to locate and isolate the fault and ensure that all remaining modules continue to operate unaffected. "Performance and low cost in harsh environments are key drivers for emerging technology in the automotive market," said Karl Britton, product marketing engineer with AMIS. "Our enhanced LIN protocol and dynamic addressing demonstrations at Electronica will clearly illustrate how we can support these needs through innovative methodology and design." About AMI Semiconductor AMI Semiconductor (AMIS) is a world leader in the design and manufacture of application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs). As a widely recognized innovator in state-of-the-art mixed-signal technologies and mid-range digital ASICs including ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) Pronounced "a-sick." A chip that is custom designed for a specific application rather than a general-purpose chip such as a microprocessor. conversion services, AMIS is committed to providing customers with the lowest cost, quickest time-to-market ASIC solutions. Offering unparalleled manufacturing flexibility and dedication to customer service, AMI Semiconductor operates globally with headquarters in Pocatello, Idaho Pocatello (IPA: [po kə tɛ lo]) is the county seat and largest city of Bannock CountyGR6 , European corporate offices in Oudenaarde, Belgium, and a network of sales and design centers located in the key markets of the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Europe and the Asia Pacific region. Visit AMI Semiconductor Web site at http://www.amis.com. |
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