1 Each term should be used in one and only one way throughout the dissertation.  The easiest way to avoid a long series of definitions is to include a statement: ``the terminology used throughout this document follows that given in [CITATION].'' Then, only define exceptions.
Serial Peripheral Interface Bus. The Serial Peripheral Interface bus (SPI) is a synchronous serial communication interface specification used for short distance communication, primarily in embedded systems. The interface was developed by Motorola in the late 1980s and has become a de facto standard. Typical applications include Secure Digital cards and liquid crystal displays.
For many of the more simple sensors, the LIN interface is the most effective way to transmit data back to the electronic control unit. Adding more sensors around the car is opening up new applications and making more use of the LIN bus, whether with individual transceivers or with sensor hubs.