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IEEE 802.3 is the standard number for various flavors of Ethernet. With Ethernet constantly increasing its speed for use in data centers, Ethernet moving into vehicles, power over Ethernet, and Ethernet over various media, there is a lot of work going on. In July, there was a plenary meeting in San Diego that Cadence attended.

I realize not many of you are that interested in Ethernet standardization task forces. Me neither. But if you read over this list, you will get an idea of where Ethernet is going. You don't need to absorb the details, it's more of a stream-of-consciousness thing. For instance, did you know there is discussion of a multi-gigabit automotive Ethernet standard? That's quite a step up from CAN bus.