Uploaded May 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Explore how the Local Interconnect Network (LIN) complements CAN bus to deliver low-cost, reliable communication for automotive subsystems and industrial applications. In this short explainer, NXP’s Irina Costa walks through how LIN works, where it’s used, and how it integrates with CAN to simplify vehicle and appliance design.
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Explore NXP’s LIN Solutions: nxp.com/products/interfaces/serial-buses/lin-transceivers:LIN-TRANSCEIVERS
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NXP LIN Technology Overview: nxp.com/products/interfaces/serial-buses/lin-transceivers:LIN-TRANSCEIVERS
Get help from our NXP Community: community.nxp.com
🎯 Video Highlights
• What LIN is and why it complements CAN
• How LIN clusters work with leader and follower nodes
• How LIN enables low-cost control of subsystems like windows and locks
• How LIN integrates with CAN for vehicle-wide communication
• Where LIN is used: automotive, appliances, industrial systems
⏱️ Video Chapters
00:00 – What Is LIN Bus?
00:30 – Why LIN Was Developed
01:00 – LIN Cluster Architecture and Communication
01:30 – LIN and CAN Integration Example
02:00 – LIN Use Cases in Automotive and Industry
02:30 – NXP LIN Solutions and Development Tools
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🏢 About NXP
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communications infrastructure markets. NXP's "Brighter Together" approach combines leading-edge technology with pioneering people to develop system solutions that make the connected world better, safer, and more secure. The company has operations in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $12.61 billion in 2024. Learn more at nxp.com
Explore how the Local Interconnect Network (LIN) complements CAN bus to deliver low-cost, reliable communication for automotive subsystems and industrial applications. In this short explainer, NXP’s Irina Costa walks through how LIN works, where it’s used, and how it integrates with CAN to simplify vehicle and appliance design.
📘 Learn More
Explore NXP’s LIN Solutions: nxp.com/products/interfaces/serial-buses/lin-transceivers:LIN-TRANSCEIVERS
📚 Related Resources
NXP LIN Technology Overview: nxp.com/products/interfaces/serial-buses/lin-transceivers:LIN-TRANSCEIVERS
Get help from our NXP Community: community.nxp.com
🎯 Video Highlights
• What LIN is and why it complements CAN
• How LIN clusters work with leader and follower nodes
• How LIN enables low-cost control of subsystems like windows and locks
• How LIN integrates with CAN for vehicle-wide communication
• Where LIN is used: automotive, appliances, industrial systems
⏱️ Video Chapters
00:00 – What Is LIN Bus?
00:30 – Why LIN Was Developed
01:00 – LIN Cluster Architecture and Communication
01:30 – LIN and CAN Integration Example
02:00 – LIN Use Cases in Automotive and Industry
02:30 – NXP LIN Solutions and Development Tools
📺 Subscribe for More
Subscribe to NXP: youtube.com/channel/UCNtkvyhGV9oAmCHj8OGILuA?sub_confirmation=1
🎥 More Videos
All NXP Videos: youtube.com/channel/UCNtkvyhGV9oAmCHj8OGILuA/videos
🌐 Connect with NXP
Facebook: facebook.com/nxpsemi
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/nxp-semiconductors
X (Twitter): https://x.com/nxp
Website: nxp.com/?cid=soc__tac2041401_yt
Smarter World Blog: nxp.com/company/about-nxp/smarter-world-blog:BLOGS?cid=soc__tac2041402_yt
🏢 About NXP
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communications infrastructure markets. NXP's "Brighter Together" approach combines leading-edge technology with pioneering people to develop system solutions that make the connected world better, safer, and more secure. The company has operations in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $12.61 billion in 2024. Learn more at nxp.com
