{"title":"Automotive Ethernet","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"mobilizer-pro-820-ethercat","title":"Mobilizer Pro 820 EtherCAT","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ixxat Mobilizer Pro 820\/EtherCAT is a powerful, standalone automotive gateway that integrates Automotive Ethernet, LIN, SENT, K‑Line, EtherCAT, and eight CAN\/CAN FD interfaces in a single compact device. Built around an i.MX 8M Plus quad‑core Cortex‑A53 processor running Linux, all application logic runs directly on the device; a PC is only needed for configuration, simulation, or data visualization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Mobilizer Pro 820 is ideal for data logging, protocol gateway tasks, and residual bus simulation in demanding automotive test environments, including end‑of‑line testing and test bench applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfiguration is handled through the Ixxat Advanced Configuration Tool (ACT). This tool is an intuitive drag‑and‑drop software package that requires no programming knowledge to adapt the gateway for different DUTs (devices under test).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cpre\u003e\u003c\/pre\u003e","brand":"Ixxat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45273142329367,"sku":"GC-IXT-MBLZ-PRO","price":8269.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8579\/6388\/files\/Ixxat-Mobilizer-Pro.jpg?v=1784305861"},{"product_id":"pae-media-converter","title":"PEAK PAE-Media Converter, 100\/1000BASE-T1 to Standard Ethernet (IPEH-101101)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eConnect Automotive Ethernet ECUs to Standard Ethernet Tools\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PEAK PAE-Media Converter (IPEH-101101) links a Single-Pair Ethernet (SPE) network to a Standard Ethernet port. On the SPE side, it supports 100BASE-T1 (IEEE 802.3bw) and 1000BASE-T1 (IEEE 802.3bp). The Standard Ethernet port handles 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T over RJ45.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe converter passes traffic at the bit level. A PC, switch, or analysis tool can talk to an automotive electronic control unit (ECU) as if it were on a regular Ethernet network. No software or drivers are required for conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBuilt for test benches, ECU development, and validation labs, the converter runs on a 6 to 36 V DC supply or USB-C. It operates from -40 to +85 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTwo SPE connectors, one device\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe front panel has two T1 ports:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH-MTD:\u003c\/strong\u003e socket with Z coding, accepts plug codings A through F and Z\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMATEnet:\u003c\/strong\u003e socket with C coding, accepts plug codings C and Z\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSelect the active port with a DIP switch or a USB command. Only one SPE port carries data at a time, and the unused port is deactivated. This means one unit can cover both of the connector systems common in automotive Ethernet harnesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8579\/6388\/files\/PAE-Media-Converter-Ports_480x480.jpg?v=1792517233\" alt=\"PAE-Media Converter front and rear panels showing H-MTD, MATEnet, and RJ45 ports, LEDs, DIP switches, USB-C, and 6–36 V DC power input\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eConfigure with DIP switches or over USB\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSix DIP switches set the operating mode. Changes take effect immediately, even while the device is running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eANEG:\u003c\/strong\u003e enables auto-negotiation of speed and master\/slave role\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSPEED:\u003c\/strong\u003e sets 100 or 1000 Mbit\/s manually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eROLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e sets the SPE master or slave role manually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCONNECTOR:\u003c\/strong\u003e selects H-MTD or MATEnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFRAME GEN:\u003c\/strong\u003e turns on a test frame generator that continuously sends 64-byte frames with alternating bits on the SPE side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSER SW:\u003c\/strong\u003e reserved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePEAK recommends manual speed and role settings over auto-negotiation. If you set them manually, the SPE peer must use the same speed and the opposite role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAutomate fault injection with the USB API\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhen connected to a PC over USB-C, the converter appears as a standard USB CDC serial port: COMx on Windows, \/dev\/ttyACMx on Linux. No driver install is needed. Plain-text ASCII commands let you do the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverride DIP switch settings for speed, role, connector, auto-negotiation, and frame generator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead link status, transfer rate, role, polarity, and signal quality (SQI) for the SPE side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead link, rate, and duplex mode for the Standard Ethernet side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead firmware and hardware versions and the serial number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReset the device or enter firmware update mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA USB override stays in effect until the matching DIP switch is toggled or the device restarts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA typical use is to switch the active SPE connector from a test script. This breaks the link on command, without unplugging a cable, so you can check how a vehicle network or ECU responds to a connection failure. PEAK provides a sample Python script that shows how to configure the device and read its status over the USB API.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8579\/6388\/files\/PAE-Media-Converter-Application_480x480.png?v=1792517351\" alt=\"PAE-Media Converter connecting automotive ECUs over H-MTD and MATEnet to a test PC over RJ45 and USB-C\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStatus at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAn LED matrix on the front shows the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSQI:\u003c\/strong\u003e signal quality, green for SQI 6–7, yellow for 3–5, red for 0–2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSTAT:\u003c\/strong\u003e auto-negotiation status\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSPD:\u003c\/strong\u003e link speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM\/S:\u003c\/strong\u003e master\/slave role\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLNK:\u003c\/strong\u003e link state\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eACT:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPE data activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH-MTD \/ MATEnet:\u003c\/strong\u003e active connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe RJ45 jack has its own link and activity LEDs. A PWR LED on the rear confirms supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePAE-Media Converter in aluminum profile housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoenix Contact MC1,5\/2-STF-3,81 (1827703) screw-terminal mating connector for power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted quick start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser manual, available as a PDF download\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Peak System Technik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45787540094999,"sku":"GC-PAE-MC","price":625.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8579\/6388\/files\/PAE-Media-Converter-Front.jpg?v=1792517154"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.gridconnect.com\/collections\/automotive-ethernet.oembed","provider":"Grid Connect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}