Vector is a new member of the OPEN Alliance SIG (One Pair EtherNet Alliance Special Interest Group). This interest group is promoting the introduction of BroadR-Reach – an Ethernet-based communications technology for motor vehicles. Vector is supporting this consortium with its many years of experience in creating development tools for automotive networking.
In the OPEN Alliance SIG, OEMs, suppliers and tool producers coordinate specifications and examine practical applications of the new technology. One beneficial result is that the requirements of the software tools are worked out early on. In this way, Vector customers will already have practical tools available for developing, testing and calibrating BroadR-Reach networks and ECUs during the introduction of BroadR-Reach.
In addition, Vector is currently developing a bus interface that supports BroadR-Reach as well as Ethernet and CAN. The interface will be available in 4th quarter 2012 and can be used as both a media converter and an interface.
Carmakers want to use Ethernet in the automobile to enable new potential applications and simplify current applications. The first practical application will be a camera-based driver assistance system (Surround View System). Ethernet can be used for data exchange between ECUs at speeds of up to 100 MBit second. The Ethernet derivative BroadR-Reach, which was specially developed for the automotive industry, is used for this purpose. It is based on an unshielded twisted pair cable that makes it cost-effective, and it is easy to install in the vehicle.
About Vector Group:
Vector is the leading manufacturer of software tools and software components for networking of electronic systems based on CAN, LIN, FlexRay, IP/Ethernet, WLAN and MOST as well as multiple CAN based protocols.
The Vector know-how is reflected in a wide range of tools as well as in integrated consulting services with software and systems engineering. Workshops and seminars complete the manifold training program.
Customers from the automotive engineering, the commercial vehicle, aerospace, transportation and control technologies around the world trust in the solutions and products from the independently-owned Vector Group.
Vector Informatik GmbH was founded in 1988. About 1,080 employees work for Vector Informatik and Vector Consulting Services in Stuttgart or in one of the subsidiaries in USA, Japan, France, Great Britain, Sweden, the Republic of Korea, India and China. The group’s revenue in 2011 was 196 million Euros.
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In the OPEN Alliance SIG, OEMs, suppliers and tool producers coordinate specifications and examine practical applications of the new technology. One beneficial result is that the requirements of the software tools are worked out early on. In this way, Vector customers will already have practical tools available for developing, testing and calibrating BroadR-Reach networks and ECUs during the introduction of BroadR-Reach.
In addition, Vector is currently developing a bus interface that supports BroadR-Reach as well as Ethernet and CAN. The interface will be available in 4th quarter 2012 and can be used as both a media converter and an interface.
Carmakers want to use Ethernet in the automobile to enable new potential applications and simplify current applications. The first practical application will be a camera-based driver assistance system (Surround View System). Ethernet can be used for data exchange between ECUs at speeds of up to 100 MBit second. The Ethernet derivative BroadR-Reach, which was specially developed for the automotive industry, is used for this purpose. It is based on an unshielded twisted pair cable that makes it cost-effective, and it is easy to install in the vehicle.
About Vector Group:
Vector is the leading manufacturer of software tools and software components for networking of electronic systems based on CAN, LIN, FlexRay, IP/Ethernet, WLAN and MOST as well as multiple CAN based protocols.
The Vector know-how is reflected in a wide range of tools as well as in integrated consulting services with software and systems engineering. Workshops and seminars complete the manifold training program.
Customers from the automotive engineering, the commercial vehicle, aerospace, transportation and control technologies around the world trust in the solutions and products from the independently-owned Vector Group.
Vector Informatik GmbH was founded in 1988. About 1,080 employees work for Vector Informatik and Vector Consulting Services in Stuttgart or in one of the subsidiaries in USA, Japan, France, Great Britain, Sweden, the Republic of Korea, India and China. The group’s revenue in 2011 was 196 million Euros.
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