Cars Sag under Weighty Wiring

by Rick DeMeis EE Times, 24 Oct 2005 The typical electronics content of cars is burgeoning; estimates are that the electronics and software account for 40 percent of a vehicle's value. Design engineers face increasing functionality requirements for such automotive systems as infotainment and multimedia, engine and emissions controls, and safety systems ranging from smart airbags to stability control. For these developers, network bus architectures that reduce discrete, dedicated wiring runs, while facilitating the addition of features, can be a godsend-provided they are implemented wisely. Read more