Chipset enables automotive Ethernet AVB for next-generation IVI and telematics

Automotive electronics are becoming more complex with the addition of advanced sensors, high-resolution displays, on-vehicle cameras, automated driver assistance systems (ADAS) and their data transmission and controls. Connecting these devices with an industry-standard Ethernet protocol contributes to simplified wiring, cost savings, reduced harness weight and improved mileage. Toshiba's new automotive-grade Ethernet solution also supports Ethernet-AVB, which is an important feature for multimedia applications. In addition, the device will be AEC-Q100^[1] qualified to ensure performance in rigorous automotive environments.

Noted Deepak Mithani, senior director of the Mixed-Signal Business Unit, System LSI Group at TAEC, "Working together with our industry collaborators and customers, we have developed a high-value solution specifically intended to meet the growing requirement for automotive Ethernet by making it easier for automotive OEMs to integrate the part into their new vehicles. We look forward to seeing our efforts utilized in upcoming generations of in-vehicle applications."

Strategy Analytics forecasts that demand for automotive Ethernet will exceed 120 million nodes by 2020^[2], driven by increased in- and on-vehicle electronic content, including cameras, sensors, displays, safety systems and convenience solutions. In particular, for emerging autonomous vehicle systems, a reliable, high-speed communications network is an essential requirement.

Connected to an application processor or other system-on-chip (SoC) host, the TC9560XBG allows the host device to deliver audio, video, and data information through the 10/100/1000 Ethernet network in an automotive environment. Connection to the host is achieved via PCI Express^® (PCIe^®), HSIC or Time Division Multiplex (TDM)/I2S for audio traffic. The IC's RGMII/RMII^[3] interface connects to the Ethernet switch or PHY device, and both AVB and legacy traffic are supported. An on-chip ARM^® Cortex^®-M3 processor can perform system control and management.

The chipset is housed in a 10x10mm LFBGA package.

Availability

Samples of the TC9560XBG Ethernet bridge solution and TC9560AXBG, with CAN-FD features, are available now. Volume production will commence in October 2016.

1. AEC-Q100 refers to the stress test qualification for ICs established by the U.S.-based Automotive Electronics Council, which sets qualification standards for all electronics components supplied to the automotive industry. Grade 3 refers to ambient operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
2. "Automotive Ethernet Market Growth Outlook," Strategy Analytics, Oct. 23, 2014.
3. Fast Ethernet interfaces: RGMII = Reduced Gigabit Media Independent Interface; RMII = Reduced Media Independent Interface. Support is planned for MII (Media Independent Interface).

PCI Express and PCIe are registered trademarks of PCI-SIG. ARM and Cortex are registered trademarks of ARM Limited (or its subsidiaries) in the EU and/or elsewhere.

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