Program for the MOST® Forum 2014 Released

Microchip Technology Will Outline MOST Vehicle Networking Strategy

The MOST® Cooperation - standardization organization for the leading automotive multimedia network technology Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) - is pleased to announce the conference program for the upcoming MOST Forum on 13 May 2014 in Stuttgart/Esslingen (Germany). Ganesh Moorthy, Chief Operating Officer for Microchip Technology, will inaugurate the conference with his keynote speech on Microchip’s MOST vehicle networking strategy as one of the key technology drivers behind MOST Technology. Microchip is deeply involved in further development of the leading automotive network technology. Besides next-generation gigabit speed capability, MOST functions will be defined in the broader context of automotive networking in general. The conference and accompanying exhibition will again provide a platform for exchange and networking for professionals from the automotive electronics industry and academia, including researchers, designers, engineers, system developers, purchaser, and managers as well as media representatives.

Conference Program: Roadmap from MOST150 Rollout and Advancements to Next Generation Networking

After opening the conference and welcoming the attendees, Henry Muyshondt, Executive Director of the MOST Cooperation, will guide the program. Following the keynote speech by Microchip Technology, presentations by AutoNetworks Technologies, TE Connectivity and Ultra Communications will introduce solutions and scenarios for the future MOST physical layer. Compliance and quality aspects will be introduced by K2L and Ruetz System Solutions. During the lunch and networking break all attendees and speakers are welcome to visit the exhibition area to learn about available MOST solutions and realizations in brand new vehicle models. The afternoon events will focus on MOST network and system architecture by the Research Center for Information Technology (FZI), Microchip Technology, MOST Cooperation and Quanta Storage. Following the afternoon discussion and exhibition break, Daimler and Microchip will round up this conference program with further presentations on aspects of network and systems architecture such as the launch of MOST150 in the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicles and a look into the MOST future as the standard for in-car communication.

In the exhibition area, various companies will present their innovative MOST solutions and applications. Amongst the exhibitors will be the MOST Cooperation. Further exhibits will be by AUDI AG, Daimler AG, Hamamatsu Photonics, K2L, Microchip Technology, Ruetz System Solutions, Tektronix, Teledyne LeCroy, Telemotive, TTTech Automotive, Vector and others. Several partners will again provide their knowledge and expertise to the MOST Forum. These include industry partner ZVEI (Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association) and media partners Auto Electronics, Automotive IQ, Automotive Industries, EE Times Europe, Elektronik automotive, and ElektronikPraxis.

Conference Program

09.30
Registration and Reception Coffee, Exhibition Opens

10.00
Opening and Welcoming Speech
Moderation: Henry Muyshondt, MOST Cooperation

Keynote
10.05
MOST Vehicle Networking Strategy
Ganesh Moorthy, COO of Microchip Technology

MOST Physical Layer
10.30
AGF Physical Layer Solution for Five Gigabit Communication Networks
Hayato Yuki, AutoNetworks Technologies, Ltd. (Sumitomo Electric group)

10.45
Chip Scale Package Fiber Optic Transceiver Integration for Harsh Environments
Chuck Tabbert, Ultra Communications

11.00
Glass Fiber Connectivity for Future Optical Automotive Networks
Markus Dittmann / Andreas Engel / Aberto Alamo-Alonso, TE Connectivity

MOST Compliance and Quality
11.15
Building Blocks for a Successful Verification Process of a Tier1 ECU
Dr. Terezia Toth, Ruetz System Solutions

11.35
Test and Simulation: The Nerve Center of the MOST Technology Development Process
Matthias Karcher, K2L

11.55
Exhibitor Presentations

12.15
Lunch / Networking / Exhibition

MOST Network and System Architecture
14.15
UPnP Enables Universal Control of In-vehicle MOST Devices
Prof. Dr. Oliver Bringmann / Sebastian Reiter / Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Rosenstiel / Dr. Alexander Viehl, FZI

14.35
New Data Types for MOST Function Blocks
Renato Machelett, MOST Cooperation

14.55
MOST Approach for Video Camera Systems in ADAS
Dr. Bernd Sostawa, Microchip Technology

15.15
Development of a MOST150 Around View Monitor on a Mainstream Automotive Infotainment Processor
Wen-Jing Lin, Quanta Storage

15.35
Coffee Break / Networking / Exhibition

16.40
Insights into the Launch of MOST150 in the New Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Dr. Jan Bauer, Daimler

17.05
MOST - the Standard for In-Car Communication
Rainer Klos, Microchip Technology

17.30
Conclusion and End of Conference, Exhibition Closes

About MOST Technology
MOST (Media Oriented Systems Transport) is a multimedia networking technology optimized for use in cars and other applications. It enables the transport of high Quality of Service audio and video together with packet data and real-time control over a single transmission medium. MOST can use plastic optical fibers (POF), coax based electrical physical layer, and shielded and unshielded twisted pair (STP/UTP) copper wires that meet automotive environmental requirements. Today, MOST is used in over 150 car models as the communication backbone for their information and entertainment equipment.
About MOST Cooperation
The MOST Cooperation (MOSTCO) is the organization through which MOST Technology is standardized and refined so that it continues to stay abreast of the latest industry requirements. Today it consists of 16 international carmakers and more than 60 key component suppliers. They have joined together to work with the MOST Technology and to contribute to its innovation. The MOST Cooperation is prepared to embrace efforts to further develop and standardize the technology for other industries and to establish the corresponding work structures. The MOST Cooperation was founded in 1998 to standardize MOST Technology as a global standard for multimedia networking. Audi, BMW, Daimler, HARMAN and Microchip Technology are its core partners and constitute its Steering Committee. For more information see http://www.mostcooperation.com.

Media Contact:
Mandy Ahlendorf, ahlendorf hueggenberg gbr
Phone +49 8151 555009 11, MOSTCO_PR(at)mostcooperation.com

MOST Cooperation · Bannwaldallee 48 · 76185 Karlsruhe Germany
Phone +49 721 966 50 00
contact(at)mostcooperation.com · www.mostcooperation.com

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