Vehicle Communication Gateway

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Vehicle Communication Gateway

The VCG Vehicle Communication Gateway allows users to bridge multiple modules and busses including CAN, CAN-FD, LIN and Automotive Ethernet with this single, innovative, easy to configure standalone data translation device. The VCG will host user-developed programs for applications such as node simulation, watchdog timer functions, CAN to CAN FD translation and more.

The VCG housing is weatherproof and easy to configure and features multi-port, multi-bus message routing and data translation. VCG is designed for both in-vehicle or test cell use.

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VCG Overview

The VCG-1 Vehicle Communication Gateway is an easy to configure, multi-port, multi-bus message routing and data translation device. Designed to normally operate standalone, it can help bridge multiple modules as systems transition to newer communication busses and technologies, such as CAN-FD and Automotive Ethernet. It has the ability to run user written scripts to process the messages and data it routes, allowing it to connect multiple modules together using different protocols and physical layers.

VCG Demonstration

As industry brings in new technology with new physical and transport layers, engineers are struggling to find a way to begin development with little to no hardware. ATI’s solution for this is the Vehicle Communication Gateway, also known as VCG, which allows users to take existing hardware and convert the physical and transport layers into the new bus.

Specifications

Pinout

Application - Pre Production

Application - Post Production

Specifications

Features

ECMAScript	Flexible data translation and routing between interfaces based on user configuration and scripts stored on internal SD card
Easy Configuration	Web-based and other easy methods for device configuration without requiring any PC software
Connectivity	( 6) CAN-FD, (2) LIN, (1) Automotive Ethernet and (2) Digital I/O all available for user configuration and control

Hardware

LEDs	Power indicator SDHC activity USB activity CAN1-CAN6 activity Ethernet activity LIN1-LIN2 activity
USB	Sealed USB 2.0 Type-C connector with dust cover
Ethernet	(1) 100Base-T1 Automotive Ethernet (OABR compatible)
CAN	(6) galvanically isolated CAN-FD channels Classic CAN 2.0B up to 1Mbps, CAN-FD up to 8Mbps Physical termination switches for each channel
LIN	(2) LIN channels
SDHC	Supports up to 32GB SDHC card
Configurable Digital I/O #1	Input mode: 0 to 36V input with internal Schmitt trigger Output mode: Voltage output – 3.3V logic level Open drain – 500mA low-side switch
Configurable Digital I/O #2	Input mode: -36V to 36V input with internal Schmitt trigger Output mode: Voltage output – 3.3V logic level
Sealed I/O Connector	26-pin weatherproof ECU-style connector for all I/O (except USB) JAE Electronics P/N MX23A26NF1
Power	6 to 36VDC, automotive surge tolerant on I/O connector (or) USB-C Power (for PC-based device configuration)
Operating Temperature	-40°C to +85°C / -40°F to +185°F

Mechanical

Construction	Water resistant sealed IP65 nylon enclosure
Mounting Options	Integrated mounting tabs
Dimensions	92.0mm x 87.0mm x 42.0mm / 3.62in x 3.43in x 1.65in
Weight	144.4g / 5.1oz
Warranty	1 year

Pinout

VCG Pinout

A_ETH-

CAN2_L

CAN1_H

CAN1_GND

CAN4_L

CAN3_GND

CAN3_H

CAN6_H

CAN5_GND

CAN5_H

LIN2

DIO1

GND

A_ETH+

CAN2_H

CAN1_L

CAN2_GND

CAN4_H

CAN4_GND

CAN3_L

CAN6_L

CAN6_GND

CAN5_L

LIN1

VPWR

DIO2

Application - Pre Production

For Pre Production use case ATI's VCG simulates a node and/or gateway on a development network. In this example the VCG is receiving a CAN FD signal from an ECU and broadcasting a LIN signal to the motor, simulating a new module.

Application - Post Production

For Post Production use case ATI's VCG acts as a gateway between vehicle network(s). In this example the VCG is receiving a CAN FD signal from an ECU and translating the signal to a Classic CAN format, which is what the switch is expecting.