LIN Insights | Sumble

What is LIN?

LIN (Local Interconnect Network) is a serial communication protocol used in vehicles. It's a low-cost, single-wire, broadcast serial bus system typically employed for communication between less critical components where the bandwidth and robustness of CAN (Controller Area Network) are not required. Common applications include controlling window lifts, door locks, mirror adjustments, and climate control systems.

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What other technologies are related to LIN?

LIN Competitor Technologies

CAN

CAN (Controller Area Network) is a more robust and higher-bandwidth communication protocol that is a direct competitor to LIN, especially in applications requiring higher performance or more nodes.

mentioned alongside LIN in 29% (19.7k) of relevant job posts

FlexRay

FlexRay is a high-speed, fault-tolerant communication bus system that competes with LIN in applications requiring high bandwidth and deterministic communication.

mentioned alongside LIN in 62% (4.6k) of relevant job posts

Ethernet

Ethernet, especially Automotive Ethernet, competes with LIN in newer automotive architectures requiring very high bandwidth, though it targets different use cases.

mentioned alongside LIN in 9% (9.5k) of relevant job posts

Automotive Ethernet

Automotive Ethernet is a competitor to LIN in applications needing significantly higher bandwidth and advanced features.

mentioned alongside LIN in 51% (1.5k) of relevant job posts

CAN-FD

CAN-FD (CAN with Flexible Data-Rate) is an enhanced version of CAN offering higher bandwidth and is therefore a competitor to LIN in many applications.

mentioned alongside LIN in 41% (1.7k) of relevant job posts

CANFD

CANFD (CAN with Flexible Data-Rate) is an enhanced version of CAN offering higher bandwidth and is therefore a competitor to LIN in many applications.

mentioned alongside LIN in 53% (515) of relevant job posts

MOST

MOST (Media Oriented Systems Transport) is a high-speed multimedia network standard that competes with LIN in automotive infotainment systems and other applications requiring high bandwidth.

mentioned alongside LIN in 32% (835) of relevant job posts

Flex Ray

FlexRay is a high-speed, fault-tolerant communication bus system that competes with LIN in applications requiring high bandwidth and deterministic communication.

mentioned alongside LIN in 64% (278) of relevant job posts

LIN Complementary Technologies

UDS

Unified Diagnostic Services (UDS) is a diagnostic protocol that can be used over LIN, making it complementary for diagnostic purposes.

mentioned alongside LIN in 34% (2.8k) of relevant job posts

AUTOSAR

AUTOSAR (Automotive Open System Architecture) is a standard that defines a software architecture for automotive ECUs and can be used in conjunction with LIN for communication.

mentioned alongside LIN in 19% (3.9k) of relevant job posts

XCP

XCP (Universal Measurement and Calibration Protocol) can be used over LIN for calibration and measurement purposes, making it a complementary technology.

mentioned alongside LIN in 35% (627) of relevant job posts