Overview

IXXAT's FlexRay CCM is a multi purpose PC interface which can be used for the development of customised FlexRay test and service applications as well as for use with the FlexRay Analyser.

The module provides a Fast-Ethernet TCP/IP (100 Mbit/s) connection to the host PC and provides sufficient data processing performance (MPC 866, 130 MHz) for handling even high data bandwidth without losing data.

The interface is connected to FlexRay via the latest available FlexRay chip (March 2004). An upgrade with future silicon releases can be made by plug-in piggy-back IP modules.
In addition to the two 10 MBit/s FlexRay interfaces, the device provides two CAN interfaces (ISO/IS 11898-2 and ISO/IS 11898-3) for synchronous reception of FlexRay and CAN messages (same time basis.) The measurement of the bus cycle is possible via the provided time correction values of the FlexRay controller.
Four fully programmable trigger outputs (e.g. controlled via FlexRay and CAN messages) are used to trigger external hardware components. Furthermore two trigger input channels are available. The delivery of the FlexRay interface includes a Windows API which provides functions for configuration, reception and transmission of FlexRay and CAN messages and allows the development of specific PC applications.

Rapid Prototyping
The FlexRay PC Interfaces allows also the implementation of specific firmware applications. IXXAT offers an embedded Board Support Package for the FlexRay PC interface as well as a basic driver interface, which makes use of the internal hardware architecture of the device.
In addition a Rapid Prototyping interface provides the possibility of implementing specific target hardware for developing functional prototypes based on the FlexRay PC Interface.
This architecture allows the target controller to use the FlexRay specific part as well as the CAN part of the device. Intelligent up-load mechanisms allow to store application firmware in the Flash memory via Ethernet.

Due to the rugged housing and connectors as well as an appropriate power supply the FlexRay CCM is well qualified for the usage in the automotive environment.

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FlexRay Datasheet (470kB) >>>

Highlights

• FlexRay 2 x 10 MBit/s
• FlexRay protocol: MPW, first Silizium via IP socket
• Support of FlexIM module
• Rapid Prototyping
• Bus access: Philips TJA 1080
• 2 x CAN ISO/IS 11898-2 and ISO/IS 11898-3 switchable via software
• PC connection via Fast Ethernet 100 Mbit/s
• 4 trigger outputs, 2 triger inputs
• MPC 866 microcontroller system with 130 MHz
• 64 MByte RAM, 32 MByte
• Power supply 6,5 to 50 V DC

Options

• Remote control with three free programmable keys/LEDs (start/stop, trigger, erase, mark and further functions)
• GSM module for connection to a mobile telephone network and SMS transmission

FlexRay Analyser >>>