messages are initiated by the single master multi master, broadcast 16 nodes (1 master and 15 slaves) Multiple nodes (20, 32) typically 12 V 8v to 9v 3.3v (<20 kbps) up to 1 Mbps 1k ohms 120 ohms high integrity, excellent error less critical non-safety functions detection and correction Checksum over the Protected CRC computation over the entire Identifier and Data fields frame Lower cost maximum length 40 meters or 1-5 kilometers ??? 40 meters Synchronous Asynchronous FlexRay