To help eliminate the need to write software for network nodes as well as address challenges in connecting a growing number of sensors and actuators, Microchip Technology introduced the LAN866x family of 10BASE-T1S endpoint devices with Remote Control Protocol (RCP).
The LAN866x extends Ethernet connectivity to the very edge of in-vehicle networks while also supporting software-defined vehicles (SDVs). It simplifies network integration by serving as bridges that translate Ethernet packets directly to local digital interfaces.
The endpoints are designed to be software-less, reducing the need for node-specific software programming, which also streamlines silicon usage and physical footprint. Offering support for standards-based RCP protocols, the endpoints enable centralized control of edge nodes for data streaming and device management, using a 10BASE-T1S multidrop topology.
Overall, this solution supports an all-Ethernet, zonal architecture that helps reduce cabling, software integration, and cost.
By removing the need for software development at every node, the LAN866x endpoints can reduce both hardware and engineering costs, accelerate deployment timelines, and
simplify system architecture. The endpoints enable direct bridging of Ethernet
data to local digital interfaces, empowering designers to realize a true all-Ethernet architecture for SDVs.
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