NXP Raises the Bar for In-Vehicle Networking
Launches two new FlexRay transceivers with industry-best Electro-Magnetic Emission
Building on its leadership in the in-vehicle networking market, NXP, the independent semiconductor company founded by Philips, today launched two new FlexRay transceivers that offer best in class Electro-Magnetic Emission (EME) for better safety and comfort in cars. Compliant with the FlexRay Physical Layer specifications, NXP’s TJA1081 and TJA1082 FlexRay transceivers address car manufacturers’ need for high-speed, fault-tolerant communication systems and flexible and scalable electronic networks.
NXP’s TJA1081 FlexRay transceiver leads the industry by supporting 60 nanoseconds bit time to allow robust in-vehicle networks and longer connection cables between various in-car Electronic Control Units (ECUs) for maximum robustness. The TJA1082 is the first FlexRay transceiver to achieve compliance with the latest Electrical Physical Layer specification 2.1 Rev.B. With an ESD performance of ±8kV according to IEC61000-4-2, an SPI for error diagnosis and its small footprint, the TJA1082 is enabling faster development times and minimal production issues for customers.
“The two new NXP FlexRay transceivers significantly enhance the ability of active safety systems by leveraging the high-speed interaction between electronic control units in an in-vehicle network,” said Rob Hoeben, FlexRay Marketing Manager, NXP Semiconductors. “These new innovations from NXP demonstrate our commitment to customers and consumers in bringing the latest in car safety and comfort.”
The two new FlexRay transceivers from NXP deliver improved power-on reset behavior, full conformance to Electrical-PHY V2.1, upgraded transmitter circuit to reduce emission on bus lines, and enhanced receiver with higher RF immunity.
With the high-speed FlexRay network communications system, carmakers can introduce advanced features that are transforming safety and comfort in the car. NXP is currently the only semiconductor supplier that can offer fully compliant transceiver solutions for FlexRay applications,. NXP’s TJA1081 and TJA1082 are the result of NXP’s extensive collaboration with key players in the automotive industry, as also the FlexRay Consortium.
Availability
The TJA1081 and TJA1082 FlexRay transceivers will be in volume production in Q2 2009.
About FlexRay and the FlexRay Consortium
FlexRay is the automotive standard for deterministic, fault-tolerant, high-speed data communication and it clearly delivers the networking performance demanded by new enhanced automotive applications such as brake-by-wire and steer-by-wire.
The FlexRay Consortium is an organization formed to drive the adoption of an open standard for high-speed bus systems for distributed control applications in automobiles. Since forming in September 2000, the Consortium has grown to include the automotive industry’s largest and most influential players. FlexRay development is being driven by the Core Partner companies, BMW, DaimlerChrysler, Freescale Semiconductor, GM, NXP Semiconductors, Robert Bosch and Volkswagen. Various membership levels provide the ability to interact with the FlexRay Consortium working groups, propose ideas, participate in review meetings, and have early access to the specifications, as well as the opportunity to actively participate in the adoption of this global standard.
A complete list of member companies, directions on how to apply for membership and other information is available at the Consortium website, www.flexray.com
About NXP Semiconductors
NXP is a leading semiconductor company founded by Philips more than 50 years ago. Headquartered in Europe, the company has about 33,500 employees working in more than 20 countries and posted sales of USD 6.3 billion (including the Mobile & Personal business) in 2007. NXP creates semiconductors, system solutions and software that deliver better sensory experiences in TVs, set-top boxes, identification applications, mobile phones, cars and a wide range of other electronic devices. News from NXP is located at www.nxp.com.