MicroAutoBox Hardware
Compact, stand-alone prototyping unit
- Develop, test, and optimise control functions rapidly and reliably in real time
- Variants for a wide range of applications with CAN, LIN, K/L-Line and FlexRay interfaces
- Robust and compact design ideal for in-vehicle prototyping
- Integrated flight recorder for long-term data acquisition
Application Areas
MicroAutoBox is a real-time system for performing fast function prototyping from scratch. It operates without user intervention, just like an ECU. MicroAutoBox can be used for many different rapid control prototyping (RCP) applications, for example:
- Chassis control
- Powertrains
- Body control
- X-by-wire applications
Key Benefits
The special strength of the MicroAutoBox hardware is its unique combination of high-performance, comprehensive automotive I/O, and an extremely compact and robust design – all for a favorable price, which lets you equip several vehicles or a whole test fleet to check the reliability of your control functions. Moreover, with our comprehensive software and hardware support, you can also keep overall system costs low. MicroAutoBox offers interfaces for all major automotive bus systems: CAN, LIN, K/L-Line and FlexRay.
More Features
Application programmes are stored in nonvolatile memory, allowing MicroAutoBox to start up autonomously after power-up. A PC or notebook can be connected temporarily for program download and data analysis (hot plugging). I/O functionalities for typical automotive applications are already included, and the box contains signal conditioning for automotive signal levels.
Three Standard Variants
MicroAutoBox is available in three standard variants which differ in terms of interfaces and I/O functionalities. With interfaces to the CAN bus, the LIN bus, to K/L Line (all three MicroAutoBox variants) and the FlexRay bus (MicroAutoBox 1401/1505/1507), intelligent sensors and actuators can be integrated during the prototyping process, and safety-critical real-time systems can be developed. dSPACE offers engineering services to adapt the I/O and signal conditioning to your specifications.
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