Domestic automaker Mahindra has reportedly removed several features starting from the entry-level MX variant to the top-spec AX7 L. The company has removed the rear parking sensors, height-adjustable driver seat, follow-me-home headlamps, and rear spoiler from the entry-level MX variants. The Mahindra XUV700 AX3 variants will no longer get a rear wiper and defogger, and selective unlock for theContinue reading “REVIEW: The Mahindra XUV700 will cause havoc for everyone.”
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digital audio broadcasting (DAB)
Digital audio broadcasting (DAB), also known as digital radio and high-definition radio, is audio broadcasting in which analog audio is converted into a digital signal and transmitted on an assigned channel in the AM or (more usually) FM frequency range. DAB is said to offer compact disc (CD) – quality audio on the FM (frequencyContinue reading “digital audio broadcasting (DAB)”
Automotive Cluster Device Arch and Application
With the increased complexity of vehicle electronics, greater functionality requires status information to be displayed to the driver. The instrument cluster is the primary data source for the driver, delivering information about vehicle and engine status. Given system complexity, however, there is greater demand for a more user friendly, lucrative and cost-effective solution to supportContinue reading “Automotive Cluster Device Arch and Application”
LIN Communication Protocol introduction
What is LIN Communication Protocol? The word LIN stands for local interconnect network. It is advanced form of a network that has been currently used in automotive sectors. If we talk about previous network in automotive sector, then it was full of mechanically components but now it has been replaced with intelligent mechatronics system. Because thisContinue reading “LIN Communication Protocol introduction”
Why Automotive Ethernet?
The in-vehicle networks currently used in automobiles are based on a combination of several different data networking protocols, some of which have been in place for decades. There is the controller area network (CAN), which takes care of the powertrain and related functions; the local interconnect network (LIN), which is predominantly used for passenger/driver comfortContinue reading “Why Automotive Ethernet?”
CAN Bus Protocol
CAN or Controller Area Network is a two wired half duplex high speed serial network technology. It is basically used in communication among different devices in a low radius region, such as in an automobile. A CAN protocol is a CSMA-CD/ASM protocol or carrier sense multiple access collision detection arbitration on message priority protocol. CSMAContinue reading “CAN Bus Protocol”
CAN Basics
Standard CAN frame format | Extended CAN frame structure This page compares standard CAN frame format vs extended CAN frame format and mentions various fields used in standard CAN frame format and extended CAN frame structures. Standard CAN Frame Format fields Figure-1 depicts standard CAN frame structure. Following table-1 describes fields used in standard CANContinue reading “CAN Basics”
Diagnostic services & boot loader
Diagnostic services: Remote access to the controller. Every in-vehicle controller is required to feature a function that allows remote access. For this purpose, the Unified Diagnostic Services (UDS) was developed as an example, which is specified in ISO 14229. The UDS protocol defines how a so-called tester – that is, a computer equipped with aContinue reading “Diagnostic services & boot loader”
OBD II diagnostic interface pinout
OBD stands for on-board diagnostics and defines the modern fuel managed vehicles electronic interface system. Is my vehicle equipped with OBD-2? On Board Diagnostics, OBD-II, is required on all automobiles and light trucks in the United States from 1996 onward. OBD-II is a set of specifications for monitoring and reporting on engine performance in modern automobiles.Continue reading “OBD II diagnostic interface pinout”
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