The MOST Cooperation presented a look into the MOST Future at the 14th International VDI Congress "Electronic Systems for Vehicles" in Baden-Baden (Germany). On October 7-8, 2009, member companies of the organization showed various demonstrations presenting High-Definition video over MOST, Ethernet tunneling over MOST, MOST Consumer Connectivity solutions and MOST compliance solutions. The latest MOST Technology succeeded in providing great speed enhancements and breakthroughs in keeping costs down. The new integrated Intelligent Network Interface Controller (INIC) architecture according to Specification Rev. 3.0 expands the audio/video capability for next generation automotive infotainment devices such as Head Units, Rear Seat Entertainment, Amplifiers, TV-Tuners and Video Displays. First series projects implementing MOST150 Technology have already been started by various car makers. Dr. Walter Franz, Daimler AG, gave the conference presentation "MOST150 Physical Layer for Automotive A/V and Data Transmission".

MOST150 Series Adoption - The Latest MOST Technology is Ready for Implementation

The MOST Cooperation proudly announced that the newest Specification Rev. 3.0 is on its way to production. Various car makers have already started with first series projects implementing this latest MOST Technology. With the first car makers committing to the MOST150 network in selected vehicles from 2011 on, the suppliers of MOST devices, tools, and software solutions are focusing on optimizing their MOST150 product portfolio to ease the implementation in future car models. Key targets are cost efficiency and low power consumption while meeting MOST compliance requirements. MOST solutions and tools are already available to enable successful infotainment implementations at the OEM and supplier level. The built-in signal routing and enhanced power management features are important building blocks for successful MOST system design.

80 Car Models Worldwide Now Have MOST Inside - Successfully Adopted by Asian Carmakers

Since the first MOST car model in 2001, 80 vehicle models have implemented the MOST infotainment backbone. Besides Europe, MOST Technology is gaining widespread popularity in Asia’s automotive market. Its latest vehicle models are the Toyota Land Cruiser and the Lexus HS250h. Representing the practical application of infotainment technology in hybrid vehicles, MOST multimedia networks feature in the Toyota Crown Hybrid, Prius, and in the hybrid version of the new Lexus RX SUV and Lexus HS250h. In addition, the use of MOST Technology in the Toyota Prius shows that the multimedia network has also made inroads into the mass-produced models of the mid-range sector. The vehicles presented so far add up to a grand total of 14 models manufactured by Asian automakers with MOST built in.

Meeting Hybrid and Electro Cars - MOST Technology Is Prepared for a Green Future

MOST Technology is helping the environment by supporting to create greener automobiles. The plastic optical fiber chosen ten years ago significantly reduces the weight of the wiring harness. Particularly for electric mobility, every saving is crucial because all the electrical energy has to be stored on rechargeable batteries before commencing travel. Another issue is "electric smog". On account of its physical properties, an optical transmission does not emit any electromagnetic fields. The 80 vehicle models that have implemented MOST to date now include the first hybrid vehicles – the Toyota Prius, the Toyota Crown Hybrid, the Lexus RX SUV and the Lexus HS250h sedan. With respect to environmental sustainability and electric mobility, MOST Technology is state of the art and constitutes the modern platform for energy-saving infotainment systems.

MOST Cooperation Encourages Automotive Infotainment Specialists to Meet at the MOST Forum 2010

The MOST Forum 2010 promises a very high quality conference program offering an insight into the latest and future MOST Technology solutions and studies. This second international MOST Conference and exhibition will take place on 23 March 2010 in Frankfurt (Germany). After opening the conference and welcoming the attendees, Henry Muyshondt will guide the program, starting with the keynote speech on "MOST150 Infotainment Networking". During the first section, the presenters will take a close look at the MOST Physical Layer. The presentations will be by the University of Applied Science Aalen, Harman/Becker, the Research Center for Information Technology (FZI), Ruetz System Solutions, and Toyoda Gosei. During the lunch and networking break all attendees and speakers are welcome to the exhibition area to learn about available MOST solutions. The afternoon events begin with a section on MOST Modelling and Simulation aspects presented by FZI, Jaguar, TUEV Nord, the University of Hagen, and the University of Warwick. After the afternoon networking and exhibition break the section on MOST Network and System Architecture will round up the conference program. Representatives of Audi, Continental, Daimler, K2L, Nestgroup, SMSC, and Volkswagen will report on achievements and give an outlook on the plans for the near future.