2nd generation of dSPACE’S robust and compact stand-alone prototyping unit
- NEW: Higher performance with IBM PowerPC running at 900 MHz
- NEW: Higher flexibility and openness with Ethernet host interface and Ethernet I/O interface
- Variants with comprehensive I/O including CAN, LIN, K/L line, FlexRay, (NEW) Ethernet interfaces, and DPMEM/bypass interface
- Robust and compact design ideal for in-vehicle prototyping (NEW: further improved housing)
Description
Application Areas
MicroAutoBox is a real-time system for performing fast func¬tion prototyping in fullpass and bypass scenarios. It operates without user intervention, just like an ECU. MicroAutoBox can be used for many different rapid control prototyping (RCP) applications such as:
- Chassis control
- Powertrain
- Body control
- Electric drives
- X-by-wire applications
- Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)
- Aerospace applications
Key Benefits
The special strength of the MicroAutoBox hardware is its unique combination of high performance, comprehen¬sive automotive I/O1), and an extremely compact and robust design (extreme shock and vibration tests according to ISO 16750-3:2007) – all for a favorable price. This lets you equip several vehicles or a whole test fleet to check the reliability of your control functions. With dSPACE's combi¬nation of comprehensive software and hardware support, you can also keep overall system costs low. In addition to the standard I/O1), MicroAutoBox offers variants with interfaces for all major automotive bus systems: CAN, LIN, K/L-Line, FlexRay, and (NEW) Ethernet-based interfaces.
1)The MicroAutoBox II 1401/1507 does not offer standard I/O or signal conditioning, but rather concentrates on the bus and bypass interface features.
More Features
Application programs are stored in nonvolatile memory, allowing MicroAutoBox to start up autonomously after power-up. A PC or notebook can be easily connected via Ethernet for program download and data analysis (hot plugging). MicroAutoBox contains signal conditioning1) for automotive signal levels and an integrated flight recorder for long-term data acquisition.
1)The MicroAutoBox II 1401/1507 does not offer standard I/O or signal conditioning, but rather concentrates on the bus and bypass interface features.
Four Standard Variants
MicroAutoBox is available in four standard variants, each with different interfaces and I/O functionalities: MicroAutoBox II 1401/1501, 1401/1504, 1401/1505/1507, and 1401/1507. All variants offer interfaces to CAN, LIN, and to K/L Line as well as new Ethernet-based interfaces. 1401/1505/1507 and 1401/1507 also offer an interface to the FlexRay bus; and 1401/1501, 1401/1505/1507, and 1401/1507 come with a DPMEM interface for bypassing. An ideal extension for the MicroAutoBox is the RapidPro hardware with its off-the-shelf signal conditioning and power stage modules.
