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SAE J1939 - GPS Module With 9-Pin Deutsch Connection Cable - Firmware Update
The jCOM.J1939.GPS module connects to an SAE J1939 network and reports the vehicle position (PGN 65267) with a five second frequency, according to the SAE J1939-71 Standard. The integrated J1939 protocol stack automatically negotiates a node address in the range of 128 to 247. The GPS data is broadcast by using the global destination address (255 [...]
How CAN Bus Automatic Baudrate Detection Works And What To Consider When Connecting To A Network
Automatic CAN Bus baudrate detection comes in handy when you need to connect to a CAN network without knowing its actual transmission speed. Rather than playing with CAN baudrate settings and testing if you are able to see data, the automatic detection will deliver the right result within seconds, however, depending on busload. A heavy [...]
ARM Processor With Independent Hardware Security Module Protects CAN Bus Networks From Cyber Threats
The STA1385 by STMicroelectronics is a fully automotive, power efficient System-On-Chip (SoC), targeting cost effective processing solutions for innovative Telematics and Connectivity applications including Cyber-security protection. It features a powerful Dual ARM Cortex-A7 processor, an embedded and independent Hardware Security Module (HSM), an isolated sub-system based on ARM Cortex-M3 for vehicle CAN interfaces and a full set of [...]
Arduino-Compatible Discovery Kit for IoT Node For Applications With Direct Connection To Cloud Servers
STMicroelectronics introduced their B-L475E-IOT01A Discovery Kit for IoT Node, which allows for the development of applications with direct connection to cloud servers. The Discovery kit enables a wide diversity of applications by exploiting low-power communication, multiway sensing, and ARM® Cortex® -M4 core-based STM32L4 Series features. The support for Arduino Uno V3 and PMOD connectivity provides unlimited [...]
Modular Keyboard Concept With CAN Bus And SAE J1939 Connection Reduces Vehicle Dashboard Wiring
The KeyCan product line by ama Instruments represents a new concept of modular keyboard that allows customization of dashboard and driver control panels in accordance with customer needs.Each switch of the keyboard is equipped with three red-green-blue LEDs showing their individual status. The brightness of the seven colors is configurable. The icon in the middle of each [...]
Arduino Introduces WAN Connectivity And Global 2G/3G Communications Capability
Arduino introduced their Arduino MKR WAN 1300 (LoRa) and the Arduino MKR GSM 1400, two boards that are designed to offer a practical solution for developers, makers and enterprises, enabling them to add connectivity to their projects and develop battery-powered IoT edge applications.The Arduino MKR WAN 1300 delivers LoRa low-power WAN connectivity, and the Arduino MKR GSM [...]
In-Vehicle IP65-rated Box Computer Supports CAN Bus, OBD-II, SAE J1939, And SAE J1708
The MVS series of electronic control units (ECU) by Nexcom features CAN connectivity, and it provides up to four slots for mini-PCIe modules. The modular vehicle computers are equipped with Intel’s 6th generation Core processors on the MVS 5600-IPK or with the Atom processor on the MVS 2620-IPK. The MVS series can aggregate real-time vehicle information from micro-controller [...]
Truck Blind Spot Detection System Connects To SAE J1939 Bus
Preco Electronics announced their PreView Side Defender, an advanced side collision avoidance solution that has been developed specifically for the over-the-road (OTR) markets including trucking, municipalities, waste and recycling.The system warns operators of objects in the vehicle’s side blind zones, including pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles, in order to reduce the incidence of side collisions. It can [...]
Multi-Core Microcontroller (MCU) With Up To Eight CAN FD Ports Aimed At Automotive Applications
The SPC58 product family by STMicroelectronics is the latest in the line enhancing the scalability, connectivity, and security of automotive applications, including standalone, integrated, and smart gateways, firmware updates over-the-air, electric-vehicle battery management, access control, lighting and body control units, domain controllers, and advanced park maneuver assistance. Premium vehicles today typically have around 130 electronic control units (ECUs). These [...]
CAN FD Controller Board With High-Speed CAN Transceiver And SPI interface
Microchip announced their MCP2517FD, a stand-alone CAN FD controller, which allows designers a simplified path to upgrade from standard CAN to CAN FD. The CAN FD controller provides an SPI interface to link it to the host controller. The CAN FD protocol offers higher data rates and payloads up to 64 byte. The MCP2517FD can be used [...]