The history of LIN protocol

Vector has a summary of LIN protocol milestones. I think it’s necessary for you to make it clear if you are learning LIN protocol.

The first fully implemented version of LIN protocol is version 1.3 published in November 2002.

Main features added:

a. API specification as recommended practices added

b. Frame length free in range of 1-8 bytes

c. Clarification regarding the physical layer

The second version of LIN protocol is version 2.0 published in September 2003.

Main features added:

a. Off-the-shelf Slave node concept added including NCF format

b. Diagnostic and Slave node configuration defined

c. Byte arrays

d. Enhanced checksum

The third version of LIN protocol is version 2.1 published in November 2006.

Main features added:

a. New Slave node configuration services

b. Slave Diagnostic classes I - III (class II and III require TP)

c. Functional addressing supported

d. Event triggered frame collision resolution with resolution table

The fourth version of LIN protocol is version 2.2A published in December 2010.

Main features added:

a. Clarified specification according to LIN2.1 errata sheet 1.4