MOST150 Controller for Multivalent Applications

07 November 2012 - Introducing basic MOST 6161, GOEPEL electronic has extended the range of communication solutions for MOST150. The new stand-alone module can be integrated in test environments for electronic control units (ECUs) via either USB or Ethernet interface. Both host interfaces are provided in parallel.

basic MOST 6161 can execute bus master and slave functions within a MOST ring configuration. Furthermore, a so called Spy Mode is provided in which basic MOST 6161 does not simulate active bus participants but records the data traffic on the MOST bus. Control, package and streaming channels are supported in MOST transmission.

In addition to the MOST150 interface, the module provides numerous test resources, such as two communication interfaces to be configured as CAN, LIN or K-Line. They allow for execution of Gateway or Routing functions, e.g. the transfer of the speed signal from CAN to MOST for speed-independent volume control. According to specification, the Electrical Control Line (ECL) represents an additional line to the MOST bus, designed for status requests or ring break detection. Further supported are the signals SPDIF IN/OUT for audio streaming via synchronous and isochronous channels as well as a DVI interface for connecting an external monitor.

An optional breakout box can be provided to make the module more robust for lab utilization with frequently changing connectors. The breakout box provides the mentioned signals to connectors with respective mechanical wear resistance.

In terms of software, users are supported by a convenient user interface (GOEPEL-API), facilitating the module integration in individual hardware and software projects. User access to the INIC command set is possible without additional net services. An extensive macro library with configurable single test steps is provided for users of GOEPEL electronic’s test sequencer software “Program Generator”.