Towards the Multi-Gigabit Ethernet for the Automotive Industry

This paper shows the status of the Ethernet-based communication solutions, focused on optical links, for the automotive industry. First, the implementation of a product compatible with the 1000BASE-RHC according to the IEEE Std 802.3bv is presented, which is the first able to transmit 1Gbps over POF for automotive. Second, a new architecture to achieve up to 25Gbps for automotive is described. The proposed Multi-Gigabit system leverages existing technologies, as VCSELs, multi-mode fibers and photodiodes already developed for the data centers industry.