CHANDLER, Ariz., May 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Microchip
Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP), a leading provider of
microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today
announced that the Volvo Car Group smoothly migrated from MOST25 to
the latest MOST150 standard in its all-new Volvo XC90 model,
using Microchip's OS81110 Intelligent Network Interface
Controllers (INICs). After many years of using Microchip's
MOST25 INICs, Volvo Cars needed to enable its latest infotainment
systems with the ability to carry Ethernet packets. MOST150 was a
natural choice because, in addition to all of its other features,
it is the first and only standard to provide a proven,
automotive-ready physical layer for Ethernet packet transport
inside cars. And it does so in accordance with the IEEE 802.3
Ethernet specifications.
To learn more about Microchip's MOST® networking
products, visit http://www.microchip.com/MOST-052615a.
To date, more than 170 million MOST interface controllers have
been installed in 184 car models since 2001. Volvo Cars and all
major carmakers have for many years successfully implemented MOST
technology in their multi-node infotainment networking systems, as
it provides a field-proven, low-risk, whole-system solution. The
MOST150 standard meets Volvo Cars' connectivity and bandwidth
demands. This latest version of MOST technology continues to
predictably and efficiently transport video, audio, packet and
control data throughout the vehicle without time-synchronization
protocols, using dedicated channels for minimal processor overhead
in the main infotainment control unit processors.
"We are pleased to welcome Volvo Cars as the fourth carmaker to
adopt MOST150 technology as its high-speed infotainment network,"
said Dan Termer, Microchip's Automotive vice president. "This is
another example of an OEM migrating to MOST150. Their experience
with the MOST technology standards and their expanding needs led
them to select MOST150 for their new and future car models."
MOST150 also provides 150 Mbps performance and proven
electromagnetic-compatibility (EMC) behavior. This EMC performance
is particularly good when combined with the optical physical layer
that is utilized in the all-new Volvo XC90 model. All MOST INICs
offer industry-standard hardware interfaces to processor and
peripheral devices for the efficient routing of streaming, packet
and control data, which greatly simplifies module designs. End
users can immediately access the vehicle's infotainment system, due
to the MOST INIC's ultra-fast network startup behavior.
The MOST Cooperation standards enable automotive OEMs and
their Tier 1 suppliers with a proven and well-supported methodology
for defining and implementing high-bandwidth infotainment and
Advanced Driver Assistance (ADAS) systems, including a standard
physical layer and a robust method for system management and
control with superior reliability and Quality of Service (QoS).
Using MOST technology also results in reduced weight for easier
compliance with environmental regulations.
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About Microchip Technology
Microchip Technology Inc.
(NASDAQ: MCHP) is a leading provider of microcontroller,
mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, providing low-risk
product development, lower total system cost and faster time to
market for thousands of diverse customer applications worldwide.
Headquartered in Chandler,
Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support
along with dependable delivery and quality. For more information,
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