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3.3.6 Local Interconnect Network (LIN)
A local interconnect network (LIN) is a serial bus system especially suited for
networking ‘intelligent’ devices, sensors and actuators within a sub-system.
It is a concept for low cost automotive networks, which complements existing
automotive multiplex networks such as CAN (Figures 3.34 and 3.35).
LIN enables the implementation of a hierarchical vehicle network. This allows
further quality enhancement and cost reduction of vehicles.
The LIN standard includes the specication of the transmission protocol,
the transmission medium, the interface between development tools, and ...