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Stable data conversion across multiple gigabit rates
Advanced configuration options
Physical layer conversion with the highest proven reliability
Implemented different PHY variants to ensure compatibility
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MultiGigabit MediaConverter is powerful solution for automotive Ethernet testing, providing flexibility and future-ready adaptability to overcome complex challenges in high-speed data conversion and network integration.
MEDIACONVERTER MultiGigabit
MediaConverters of Technica Engineering are compact and reliable devices for development and testing activities. They establish a direct point-to-point conversion between Automotive ECUs using the 2.5/5/10GBASE-T1 MultiGigabit standard and an SFP+ module compatible with MultiGigabit Ethernet interfaces.
Additionally, MediaConverter TE-1416 supports the MACsec technology implemented in hardware, allowing MACsec to run at full speed, up to 10Gpbs.
Physical Layer Conversion
MediaConverters provide direct point-to-point conversion uses the 2.5G/5G/10GBASE-T1 IEEE 802.3ch compliant Automotive Ethernet PHY with MACsec/TC10 support. It supports bi-directional conversion across Ethernet standards.
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 MultiGigabit MediaConverter:
| DIP Sw. | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ON (up) | Master |
| OFF (down) | Slave | |
| 2 | ON (1) | 2-3 Switch status: 00: 5GBASE-T1 01: 2.5GBASE-T1 10: Auto Search Enabled 11: 10GBASE-T1 |
| OFF (0) | ||
| 3 | ON (1) | |
| OFF (0) | ||
| 4 | ON (up) | Packet gen. enabled* |
| OFF (down) | Packet gen. disabled |
* Packet generator available only for PT-1416
Remote-controlled operation without computer is available through GPIOs in MQS connector.
Finally for advanced use cases, to control remotely the operation or additional debugging purposes, there is a serial interface (console), which is accessible through via USB. 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. For more user-friendly interface for configuration and management, can be used a WEB GUI PC application.
Technica Engineering’s MediaConverters can be used on the development desk and even in harsh vehicle environments. These devices are adapted for continuous operation in Testbenches, which also corresponds temperature range in which they can work and their robust casing.
Use Case
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +85 °C |
| Supply Voltage | 6 V to 30 V DC (typ. 12 V) |
| Power connector | MQS 6 pin (plug counterpart BU-GEH 6P) |
| Power consumption | 3.5 Watt |
| IP Protection Class | IP20 |
| Housing Dimensions | 100 mm (W) x 93.5 mm (L) x 27 mm (H) |
| Weight | 0,3 kg (approx.) |
| Interfaces | 1x 2.5/5/10GBASE-T1 (H-MTD) 1x 2.5/5/10GBASE-T (SFP+ Port) Micro USB-B |
| Characteristics of MediaConverter Variants | PT-1416 Marvell variant | TE-1415 BCM variant | |
| Conversion from TX to T1 | 2.5/5/10GBASE-T1 | ✔ | ✔ |
| Ports/Connectors | MQS power connector | ✔ | ✔ |
| SFP+ port | ✔ | ✔ | |
| H-MTD | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Micro USB-B debug port | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Configuration method | Standalone DIP Switches | ✔ | ✔ |
| Remote console (serial Interface) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Remote through GPIOs | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Features | Status LEDs | ✔ | ✔ |
| Rate matching | – | ✔ | |
| Diagnostics | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Test modes | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Firmware updates | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Transceiver | Marvell MVQ3244-A2 | ✔ | – |
| Broadcom BCM89890-B1 | – | ✔ | |
| MACsec feature package* | MACsec (802.1AE) configuration MACsec with hardcoded keys (no MKA) | ✔ | – |
*Needs to be ordered separately
Order Information
| Name | Article number product | Article number cable set* | MACsec Feature package* |
|---|---|---|---|
| MediaConverter MultiGigabit Broadcom | TE-1415 | KS-141X | Not available |
| MediaConverter MultiGigabit Marvell | PT-1416 | KS-141X | TE-1416_MACsec |
*Cable set needs to be ordered separately
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