Local Interconnect Network (LIN)

LIN (Local Interconnect Network) is an automotive sub-bus system based on a serial communications protocol.
ST7 and ST9 microcontrollers support the LIN protocol. Two software drivers are available now for the ST7: an SCI-based and a Timer-based solution. ST7 and ST9 microcontrollers with dedicated hardware supporting LINSCI™ are currently in the validation phase.
To support the design of distributed systems with many intelligent nodes, LIN provides a standardized API (Applications Programming Interface) and software design flow. This is supported by third party development tools available from ST partners VCT and Vector.

	Low-cost SCI protocol
	Up to 20Kbits/s data transfer rate
	Low-cost single wire transceiver
	Bus system designed for automotive applications

Mainly used in car body applications:
- Climate Control
- Mirrors
- Door Modules
- Seats
- Smart Switches
- Low-cost Sensors

LIN software and development tools for ST microcontrollers are available from the following Third Party suppliers:

Vector
- OSEK Software for ST7/ST9/ST10
- LIN driver for ST7
- Development Tools for LIN and CAN
- Simulation Environment for LIN and CAN
- CAN, LIN, MCNet, MOST and TTP Bus Systems
- Real-time OS for Microcontrollers

Volcano Communications Technologies AB (VCT)
- Member of the LIN Consortium
- Development Tools for LIN and CAN
- Simulation Environment for LIN and CAN