MOST (Media Oriented Systems Transport) is a multimedia network technology developed to enable an efficient transport of streaming, packet and control data in an automobile. It is the communication backbone of an infotainment system in a car. MOST can also be used in other product areas such as driver assistance systems and home applications.
MOST, the multimedia network
MOST is a communication system with a new, flexible architecture, used by many different manufacturers. It is the most widely used multimedia network in the automotive industry.
MOST technology for cars
In 2010, more than 100 car models are already equipped with MOST Technology. MOST defines the protocol, hardware, software and system layers that are necessary for the high-performance and cost effective transport of realtime data in a shared medium. MOST Technology is developed and standardized within the MOST Cooperation through a joint effort of carmakers and their suppliers. It is now evolving into a third generation with MOST150 Technology.
MOST the seconde, updatet edition
The MOST Cooperation commissioned this updated book with the goal of making it easier to understand and use MOST Technology. The authors of the book work for carmakers, suppliers and scientific institutes. The emphasis of the first part of the book is the MOST standard itself. After describing the organization of the MOST Cooperation, the general communication architecture of an automobile using MOST is presented. Then the chapter "Survery of the System Architecture" gives an overview of MOST Technology. The most important aspects of the technology are then presented in detail in subsequent chapters.
MOST a must-have book
The book is aimed at engineers at suppliers and carmakers that want to get started with MOST Technology. It also provides an overview of an effective communication architecture to interested engineers outside the automotive industry.
