IMPLEMENTATION OF LIN PROTOCOL FOR

AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS USING PIC

Abstract:

An embedded system is a special-purpose computer system designed

to perform a dedicated function. Unlike a general-purpose computer, such as
a personal computer, an embedded system performs one or a few pre-
defined tasks, usually with very specific requirements. Since the system is
dedicated to specific tasks, design engineers can optimize it, reducing the
size and cost of the product. Embedded system comprises of both hardware
and software. Embedded system is fast growing technology in various fields
like industrial automation, home appliances, automobiles, aeronautics etc.
Embedded technology uses PC or a controller to do the specified task and
the programming is done using assembly language programming or
embedded C.
In the last few years few protocols have come up designed with focus
on cost efficiency and aimed for use as simple multiplexed electrical
systems. One of these protocols is LIN (Local Interconnect Network) and is
likely to become a de-facto standard in the automotive industry. LIN is
considered by many automotive companies to be the most prominent
contender for simpler multiplexed electrical networks.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This paper” Implementation of LIN Protocol for Automotive
Applications Using PIC” describes and investigates the possibilities and
the advantages of using LIN as a multiplexed electrical system in a vehicle.
LIN is a communication protocol designed for controlling simpler electrical
components in a vehicle, like for example switches, sensors and actuators.
Investigations have been done concerning the technique behind LIN as well
as the recourses needed in order to implement LIN communication between
components on the power window of a Maruti Suzuki’s ZEN car. Clearly the
benefits of using LIN are low cost to feature ratio and at the same time
 reducing harness costs and enabling higher reliability of the vehicle
functions.

BLOCK DIAGRAM:

18 V Supply 18 V Supply

OPTO OPTO
COUPLER COUPLER

Temperature
Sensor

Alarm 2 PIC PIC

MICRO LCD MICRO
CONTROLLER CONTROLLER

Alarm 1
Ultrasonic

Alcohol
Sensor
Hardware Requirements:

 PIC Controller unit

 Power supply unit

 Opto-coupler

 Temperature Sensor

 Fuel Sensor

 LCD

 Buzzer

 Relay

 Keypad

Software Requirements:

 C18 Compiler

 Mplab