
By Peter Helfet, EqcoLogic NV Copper is the medium of choice for in-vehicle networks, including entertainment and navigation systems, and offers very high data rates. The 1394 Copper Automotive Standard, the blueprint for next generation networking in cars, will offer net data rates of up to 800Mbits/s (1394 “S800” speed).
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By Gene Frantz, Texas Instruments Smart, programmable cameras with a high degree of analytical intelligence will be the workhorses that enable the next generation of applications for the security and automotive markets to name just a couple. The technology will be in place. Are we ready for it as human beings?
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