Ford AD2410 transceiver, the first product in the A2B family
Scheduled to be applied to four vehicle platforms produced in 2016.

Analog Devices, a world leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, announced that Ford Motor Company has selected ADI’s Automotive Audio Bus™ (A2B) as the key infotainment network technology for in-vehicle deployment starting in 2016. Using ADI’s A2B technology enables the distribution of audio and control data over a single unshielded twisted-pair wire, aligned with clock and power, while reducing system costs in wiring-intensive automotive applications, thereby allowing for the construction of enhanced infotainment systems with various functions.

Ford plans to apply the AD2410 transceiver, the first product in the A2B family, to four vehicle platforms produced in 2016. The A2B series also includes the AD2401 and AD2402 transceivers, which are specialized in microphone connectivity and are particularly suitable for applications such as active noise cancellation, hands-free systems, and in-vehicle communication.

Regarding this collaboration, Vlad Bulavsky, General Manager of Analog Devices’ Automotive Cabin Electronics Business, said, “We are very pleased that Ford has decided to use Analog Devices’ A2B technology in its infotainment systems,” and added, “As an early adopter of A2B technology, Ford has been a good partner for ADI and is playing a pivotal role in improving the capabilities of A2B devices.”

The A2B device meets all relevant automotive ESD, EMI, and EMC requirements as well as AEC-Q100 standards, and operates over an extended automotive temperature range (-40°C to +105°C).

More detailed information can be found via the link below. Check A2B technology and product details: http://www.analog.com/A2B