The demands for processing power, software, and communication are
continuously increasing; in all industries and also in the automotive
one. In vehicles, the need for higher data rates is driven by more
electronic functions in general, but especially by ever more potent
(camera) sensors, displays, and high performance ECUs.
This book provides a holistic view on new SerDes and Ethernet high-speed
communication solutions for cars. It addresses core physical components
such as cables, connectors, or PCB design, as well as physical layer
processing, use-case-specific protocols, and the use cases as such. It
is important to the authors not only to explain the technologies, but
also to provide context and background in respect to various technical
choices. The intent is to help readers understand the current eco-system
end-to-end, whether they are new to the automotive industry or experts
who want to deepen their understanding on specific items, whether they
are working for a car manufacturer directly or any of the suppliers,
whether they are already involved or evaluating to get involved.