Optical Multi-Gigabit Ethernet - on the Verge of Standardization and Implementation (part 1)

Carlos Pardo, KDPOF CEO, speaking about Optical Multi-Gigabit Ethernet
on the Verge of Standardization and Implementation at the
Automotive Ethernet Congress
in February 2020 in Munich, Germany
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In-vehicle networks are on the brink of speeds from one to multiple gigabits per second. With the approval of the IEEE 802.3 working group, a team of individuals affiliated with more than 15 key carmakers and components suppliers, including KDPOF, has started the standardization of an IEEE 802.3 Automotive Optical Multi-Gigabit Standard with strong support from the industry. The study group evaluates the creation of an IEEE Ethernet standard for the automotive industry, with speeds starting at 2.5 Gb/s, going up to 25 or 50 Gb/s, and scalable up to 100 Gb/s. The key advantages of the optical solution for specific applications using multi-gigabit speeds with in-vehicle connectivity are, among others, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) thanks to the inherent galvanic isolation, low weight, and low cost.