MediaConverter 100BASE-T1: Seamless Automotive Ethernet Connectivity
Simplifying Testing, Prototyping, and Development Workflows
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Reliable data conversion across Ethernet Standards
Versatile configuration options
Ease of use in harsh automotive environments
Low latency for accurate testing
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MediaConverter 100BASE-T1 provides a seamless solution for connecting automotive and standard Ethernet networks, simplifying workflows in testing, prototyping, and development environments
MEDIACONVERTER 100BASE-T1
MEDIACONVERTER
MediaConverters of Technica Engineering are compact and reliable devices for development and testing activities. These hardware tools establish a physical layer conversion between Automotive Ethernet IEEE connections and any device with a standard Ethernet Network Interface Card with a RJ-45 connector.
Conversion
MediaConverters transmit data frames directly from the physical layer 100BASE-T1 and the physical layer 100BASE-TX, with a deterministic and constant delay of approximately 2 microseconds.
Configuration
MediaConverters can be statically configured for standalone operation but also controlled remotely for dynamic operation.
Standalone operation is defined via 4x DIP switches for basic configuration of the device:
DIP Switch 1: Master/Slave
DIP Switch 2: not used
DIP Switch 3: not used
DIP Switch 4: Frame Generator
For advanced use cases, to control remotely the operation or additional debugging purposes, there is a serial interface (console), which is accessible through micro USB-B connector. This interface enables the users to read TX/RX register counters, SQI values of the channels, CRC errors, and other information as well as dynamically change the MediaConverters configuration overriding DIP switches. It can also be used for Firmware updates of the device.
MediaConverters of Technica Engineering can be used on the development desk and even in harsh environments. With its robust design and ease of use, it’s perfect for integration into test racks, rapid prototyping, and lab setups. Whether you’re testing for data transmission, link quality, or interfacing between Ethernet speed, this converter offers a reliable, efficient solution for automotive Ethernet applications.
Use Case
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +85 °C |
| Supply Voltage | 6 V to 30 V DC (typ. 12 V) |
| Connector | MQS 6 pin (plug counterpart BU-GEH 6P) |
| Power consumption | 2 W |
| IP Protection Class | IP20 |
| Housing Dimensions | 89 mm (W), 72 mm (L), 28 mm (H) |
| Weight | 0,2 kg (approx..) |
| Interfaces | 1x 100BASE-T1 (MQS) 1x 100BASE-TX (RJ45) Micro USB-B |
| Characteristics of MediaConverter 100BASE-T1 | |
| Conversion from TX to T1 | 100BASE-T1 |
| Ports/Connectors | RJ-45 Ethernet port |
| MQS connector | |
| Micro USB-B port | |
| Configuration method | DIP Switches |
| Console (serial Interface) | |
| Features | Frame generator |
| Status LEDs | |
| Diagnostics | |
| Firmware updates | |
| Transceiver | Marvell 88Q2112 A2 |
Order Information
| Name | Article Number | Cable Set Number* |
|---|---|---|
| MediaConverter 100BASE-T1 | TE-1420 | KS-1420 |
*Cable set needs to be ordered separately
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