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Ethernet TSN End Station

Edge-node emulation for 10BASE-T1S, Automotive Ethernet, and classic Ethernet networks

WHAT IT SOLVES

Develop I Analyze I Connect

The Omnitrx End-station platform emulates sensors, actuators, and ECUs in TSN automotive Ethernet networks, enabling engineers to test timing behavior, latency, and interoperability across 10BASE-T1S, 100/1000BASE-T1, and 10/100/1000BASE-T networks.

Develop TSN Automotive Ethernet End-Nodes
Emulate sensors, actuators, and ECUs to analyze timing behavior in TSN networks.
Analyze Network Timing Behavior
Verify latency, jitter, and synchronization across distributed Ethernet nodes.
Connect Mixed Vehicle Networks
Support Single Pair Ethernet, Automotive Ethernet, and standard Ethernet in one development platform.

KEY CAPABILITIES

Platform Features

Everything needed for automotive Ethernet end-node development, timing analysis, and network emulation.

Edge-Node Emulation
Edge-node emulation for 10BASE-T1S automotive Ethernet networks used for sensor and actuator test and timing analysis.
Multi-Speed Ethernet End-Node
Supports 10BASE-T1S, 100/1000BASE-T1, and 10/100/1000BASE-T in a single development platform.
TSN Timing Synchronization
IEEE 802.1AS time synchronization with hardware timestamping for precise timing measurements.
Time-Aware Traffic Behavior
Generate controlled traffic patterns to analyze latency and network timing across distributed nodes.
Software-Selectable Node Roles
Configure different end-station variants through software without hardware changes.
Software-Configurable Node Behavior
Traffic patterns, synchronization, and timing profiles controlled through GUI or API.

ARCHITECURE

Platform Architecture

Integrated TSN end-station architecture combining MAC, precise hardware timestamping, and software-configurable node behavior for accurate network timing analysis.

10M End-Station Architecture
10M End-station solution integrating MAC, Time-of-Day (TOD) system, and optional MACsec support for reliable ECU connectivity.
Hardware Timestamp Engine
Enables precise timing measurements for TSN network analysis.
Software-Configurable Node Behavior
Traffic patterns, synchronization, and timing profiles controlled through GUI or API.

TECHNICAL DETAIL

Specifications & Variants

Everything needed for automotive Ethernet end-node development, timing analysis, and network emulation.

Platform
Platform TypeAutomotive Ethernet end-station emulator
Supported Ethernet10BASE-T1S, 100/1000BASE-T1, 10/100/1000BASE-T
TSN SupportIEEE 802.1AS time synchronization
TimestampingHardware TX/RX timestamping
Control & Traffic
Control InterfaceWeb GUI, CLI, REST API
Traffic ModesConfigurable TX/RX traffic patterns
Timing InterfacesPPS input/output
Additional InterfacesCAN
Power & Compliance
Power Supply5 V USB or wide-range DC input
Operating EnvironmentAutomotive / industrial development
ComplianceIEEE Ethernet / TSN standards, OPEN Alliance aligned
VARIANT 1 10BASE-T1S End-Station Sensor & Actuator Networks
Implements a 10 Mb/s SPE end-node for sensor and actuator networks.
Multidrop network support IEEE 802.1AS synchronization Hardware timestamping
VARIANT 2 100/1000BASE-T1 End-Station High-Bandwidth Automotive Ethernet Nodes
Emulates high-bandwidth automotive Ethernet nodes. Typical nodes: cameras, domain controllers, compute ECUs. Used to test latency and synchronization in vehicle backbones.
VARIANT 3 10/100/1000BASE-T End-Station Classic Ethernet Lab Integration
Classic Ethernet node for lab integration. Used to connect test PCs, measurement equipment, and Ethernet backbone networks.
InterfacePurpose
10BASE-T1SMultidrop sensor and actuator networks
100/1000BASE-T1Automotive Ethernet ECUs
10/100/1000BASE-TLab equipment and development PCs
CANVehicle bus integration
PPSExternal timing synchronization

* Exact connector mapping depends on the chosen variant.

Development of TSN-Enabled Automotive Sensors and Actuators
Emulate and test TSN-capable edge nodes for automotive sensor and actuator network development.
Timing and Latency Analysis of Ethernet ECUs
Verify latency, jitter, and synchronization behavior across distributed Ethernet nodes in TSN networks.
SDV and Zonal Architecture Prototyping
Develop and prototype software-defined vehicle and zonal network architectures in lab environments.
Interoperability Testing with TSN Switches and Gateways
Test interoperability with TSN switches and gateways across heterogeneous automotive Ethernet setups.
Migration Testing from CAN/LIN to Ethernet
Validate ECU behavior during migration from legacy CAN/LIN-based networks to automotive Ethernet.
Lab-Based ECU and Edge-Node Emulation
Emulate ECU and edge-node behavior in controlled lab environments for development and validation.

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