BY MARTON PETTENDY | 26th Nov 2001


HOLDEN claims Barina's electronics are characterised by fast data flow, intelligent control methods and weight-saving design. They are controlled by two controller area network (CAN) data buses, which facilitate simpler, more efficient communication between vehicle systems. A high-speed (500 kilobits per second) "bus" serves systems that require quick reaction and implementation times - safety controls and engine functions, for example - while a lower-speed (47.5 kilobits p/sec) unit handles items such as lighting, windscreen wipers and door locks.
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