Microcomputer - Simplifying Sophistication

On-board microcomputer systems in automobiles have become a fact of life for the automotive industry. Because of strict requirements on emissions and fuel economy imposed by the federal government, and to meet the increasing demands of consumers for sophisticated driver assistance controls and displays, the automotive industry has turned to microcomputers to perform these complex functions.

This paper will use the Mostek MK3870 family of Microcomputers to illustrate the sophistication of “State of the Art” MOS LSI and automotive applications of this technology.