Expansion Board FlexIO

The Expansion Board FlexIO extends the functions of the µLC Test System by adding six versatile channels that can handle various types of signals, including analog and digital. It enables manipulation of different signal types, such as PWM and SENT, and supports complex configurations for advanced testing scenarios.

With features like error simulation and flexible signal processing, the board is well-suited for automotive and engineering applications where precision and adaptability are essential.

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Features

  • 6 additional channels, freely selectable between ADC, DAC, DOut, PWM, SENT
  • SENT signals according to SAE J2716 standard from 2016 with integrated fault simulation
  • Manipulation of analogue, PWM, and SENT signals

Technical Specifications

Channel

Specification

ADC

Input voltage 0 to 56 V ± 100 mV

DAC

Output voltage 0 to 5 V ± 50 mV

DOut

Output voltage 12 V or high impedance

PWM-Out

Frequency 0.1 to 25,000 HZ ± 0,05 %
Duty cycle 0 to 100 % ± 0,5 %
Output voltage 0, 3.3 to 12 V, or high impedance

PWM-In

Frequency 1 to 20,000 Hz ± 0,5 %
Duty cycle 0 to 100 % ± 1 %

SENT

Sensor types in the SAE J2716 Norm
Tick length 2 to 90 µs
Message type Short 8, enhanced 12 or 16 Bit
Multiplexing
Error simulation

Edge steepness for DOut, PWM-Out, SENT

Output

Conditions

trise max

tfall max

0 V / 3,3 V

Ulow = 0,5 V, Uhigh = 2,5 V, RL = 390 Ohm

120 ns

120 ns

0 V / 5 V

Ulow = 0,5 V, Uhigh = 4,1 V, RL = 390 Ohm

312 ns

66 ns

0 V / 12 V

Ulow = 1,2 V, Uhigh = 10,8 V, RL = 390 Ohm

58 ns

120 ns

To determine the slew rate, an upper (Uhigh) and a lower (Ulow) threshold voltage were defined. Subsequently, the maximum time span required for a switching process to transition from one voltage range to the other was determined. A load resistor (RL) value of 390 Ohm was selected.

Ordering Information

Expansion Board FlexIO

Order number: F02U. V03.360-01

Dimensions

Manipulation

The manipulation module is used to manipulate analogue, PWM and SENT signals. To do this, the respective signal is read in via one of the six channels, manipulated and then output via one of the six channels. This means that up to three manipulations can be carried out simultaneously.

The output voltage of the analog signals, the frequency, the duty cycle, and the output voltage of the PWM signal as well as the fast channel data of the SENT signal can be manipulated. Additionally, you can limit the SENT data by defining a maximum and minimum value for the data.

 

PWM

The PWM signals can be set and inverted according to the table. Furthermore, it is possible to generate complex PWM signals, which consist of up to 7 partial signals. The frequency and duty cycle of the partial signals can be freely adjusted.

Legal Restrictions

The sale of this product in Mexico is prohibited.

Due to embargo restrictions, sale of this product in Russia, Belarus, Iran, Syria, and North Korea is prohibited.