Global Multiplexing of Electrical System in Transit Buses 962140
Increases in the quantity and sophistication of the equipment used on transit vehicles have made extreme demands on the electrical system A solution to this problem is the use of Global Multiplexing (MUX) technology This paper presents the reasons for replacing the existing relay based system with a multiplex network the technical challenges and considerations in selection of a system the production implementation of the system and a brief outline of future expectations Application of this emerging technology will produce benefits for the OEM Transit Operator and the Ridership