Mercedes SLK and CLS Use MOST Networking Technology

Mercedes is bringing the infotainment game of the SLK and CLS to a new level, as the vehicles will be fitted with electronic goodies using Media Orientated Systems Transport (MOST) networking technology, which will be provided by SMSC.

MOST is used as the standard network for infotainment systems used by most Mercedes vehicles. The technology enables the networking of feature-packed infotainment systems in cars, offering a way of distributing multimedia entertainment functions among multiple car controls. For example, the network can receive signals from CD or DVD changer, radio, GPS-navigation, mobile telephone and digital media-interfaces. These are sent digitally and static-free to the amplifier and monitors.

"We are pleased that MOST has been selected again by Daimler for its line of high-performance Mercedes-Benz SLK- and CLS-Classes, which are flagships of their global fleet," said Dr. Christian Thiel, Vice President and General Manager of SMSC's Automotive Information Systems group.

"Daimler launched its first Mercedes-Benz model with MOST in 2002. The MOST Cooperation along with SMSC, one of its members, have continuously worked to improve the MOST technology to meet Daimler's strict requirements for transmission performance and reliability. As a result of its performance, quality and reliability, MOST is the chosen infotainment network for these widely sold models."

SMSC has a large portfolio of customers in the automotive world, with the list of carmakers that use the company’s solutions including Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo.