The ability to transfer large amounts of data is required for connectivity, big data, and autonomous driving in in-vehicle communication networks. Automotive Ethernet is therefore becoming increasingly important in modern vehicle architectures, particularly with the adoption of standards such as 100/1000BASE-T1 and 10BASE-T1S.Automotive Ethernet converters and interfaces are ideal for developing, testing and validating Ethernet-based vehicle networks. Interface modules, such as automotive Ethernet controllers or multibus controllers, as well as media converters for automotive Ethernet standards, such as 100/1000BASE-T1 and 10BASE-T1S, enable reliable connection and communication between control units.
The standard offers the possibility to adapt a well-known and proven technology of the consumer electronics sector for the automotive industry. Ethernet offers high bandwidth and flexibility at low cost. In addition to the connection of high-resolution image sensors and radars, Ethernet is used as a backbone connection between high-performance computers within the vehicle.
The Ethernet hardware for the automobile
The product spectrum of GÖPEL electronic ranges from powerful automotive Ethernet controllers with a variety of onboard protocols and onboard functionalities to multibus controllers and simple media converters, which only convert the physical layer between conventional Ethernet and automotive Ethernet.
Automotive Ethernet Controller
G PXIe 6242
- available as PXI Express card
- powerful Automotive Ethernet controller as a flexible test interface
- four independent 10/100/1000Mbit/s MAC interfaces
- modularly configurable via plug-in extension boards with various PHYs (MACsec*, TC10 sleep/wake-up)
- 100 % bus load with valid and invalid data using packet generator
- wide range of onboard functionalities and tools (DoIP, DoSoAd, TLS, PTP, XCP, iPerf, Ping...)
- easy integration into existing test environments via C-API (G API) or LabVIEW
- extensive possibilities thanks to FPGA-based switching matrix
Highlights of the Series 62 Multibus Controller
G PCIe 6281 / G PXIe 6281 / G CAR 6281
- available as PXI/PCI Express and standalone box
- use for CAN/CAN-FD/LIN/K-Line and FlexRay applications and automotive test systems
- use for restbus simulationen und testing technology in the automotive area, test of complex control units
- maximum 8 automotive interfaces in different configurations (CAN FD / LIN / FlexRay / Ethernet)
- optionally up to 2 FlexRay / 100/1000Base-T1 interfaces
- up to 8 conventional signals (Digital In / Digital Out)
- execution of onboard programs in a 64 bit real-time operating system
- performant Flash programming of control units
Highlights of Media Converter Easy CON 1000Base-T1
- connects Automotive Ethernet networks to standard LAN networks with 100Base-Tx / 1000Base-T as a bit transmission layer or with USB 3.0
- easy mode selection via membrane keyboard on the top of the device
- supports both master and slave operation
- conversion from Automotive Ethernet to USB 3.0, thus no additional network interface at the PC is necessary
- status displays via LEDs
- compact housing with protection class IP20
