Chipmakers help bring Ethernet data networking to vehicles

CNET, Oct 11 2012 - Marvell Technology Group and Micrel have developed semiconductors that will enable the use of Ethernet-based data networks in automotive electronics. While Ethernet chips could be an economical answer for networking in vehicles, the 1394 Trade Association is also pushing its IEEE FireWire standard for automotive networking. http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-57530769-48/ethernet-makes-way-from-home-to-car/