Microchip’s UNICENS Software Makes Interfacing to High-Speed Infotainment In-Vehicle Networks Easy and Flexible
May 22 2017 - 08:03AM
A new high-speed network solution for in-vehicle infotainment with
device control over Internet Protocol (IP) is now available from
Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MCHP). Unified Centralized
Software Stack (UNICENS) is a software module available at no
charge to Microchip customers who are using Intelligent Network
Interface Controllers (INIC) such as the OS81118, OS81119 and any
future INICs.
UNICENS encapsulates many of the network specifics
and allows customers to focus on their application development
rather than being burdened by network management details. It
enables customers to choose their preferred device control method
including Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST®) technology’s
FBlock, Ethernet IP and customer specific methods. UNICENS also
supports the configuration and control of all network participants
from one central node and can eliminate the need for
microcontrollers (MCU) in all other nodes in the network.
“In essence, UNICENS and INICs provide the customer
with the control method of an Ethernet-based network without the
challenges of managing bandwidth reservation protocol for audio and
video data,” said Dan Termer, vice president of Microchip’s
Automotive Division. “Using UNICENS eliminates the need for a MCU
and software management in network nodes, which results in cost
savings and faster time to market. It takes Ethernet and MOST
technology and combines the best of both worlds.”
Customers can apply standardized software API (such
as open, read, write) and Ethernet device control today with the
free UNICENS software and proven MOST technology INICs from
Microchip. Customers do not need to have extensive knowledge of
MOST technology or commit to an extensive MOST technology network
to use UNICENS software.
UNICENS is available now as free and open-source
software for Microchip customers. For more information about
UNICENS contact your local Microchip representative or visit
http://www.microchip.com/design-centers/automotive/most/unicens
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