Fully Digital Connectivity Cost Effective Network Solution for Infotainment ApplicationsINIC eLITE is a simple, cost-effective automotive networking solution to transfer digital audio, video, data services, and bi-directional control information between two or more devices, such as an integrated head unit and a multichannel amplifier.
The INIC eLITE Starter Kit is the ideal way to discover the benefits of the INIC eLITE reference design. Evaluation boards, development tools, and an Application Programming Interface (API) provide the platform to observe, evaluate, and develop an INIC eLITE digital connectivity solution. These tools utilize the features of the OS81082 Intelligent Network Interface Controller (INIC) technology.
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The included "Local Control" application reference software implements a multichannel audio connection between a source node, the OS81082 Evaluation Board, and a sink node, the INIC eLITE Board, to demonstrate the simplicity of configuring an INIC eLITE networking link. This reference software includes the monitoring and control of a temperature sensor on the sink node. The source node includes a control message "SPY" function that captures the communication between the External Host Controller (EHC) and the OS81082 INIC. This information can be displayed on a PC using the included Port Message Viewer.
The INIC eLITE Starter Kit supports evaluation and development projects.
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TrueAuto™ is SMSC's automotive quality process. It has proven its capability to deliver leading edge quality and services to fulfill the needs of even the most demanding automotive customers.
When integrated circuits (ICs) that have been designed for consumer applications are intended for use in automotive applications, they are usually qualified according to the Automotive Electronics Council's (AEC-Q100) qualification requirements. AEC-Q100 however, just covers minimum common requirements for the qualification of an automotive IC. Many car companies and tier one automotive suppliers require extensive additional qualification tests, as AEC-Q100 alone does not lead to the ultra low defect rates that they require. For example, the sample sizes specified by AEC-Q100 can only statistically guarantee defect rates just under 1,000 Defects per Million (DPM).
In addition, AEC-Q100 primarily focuses on the qualification phase of the product cycle of an IC. Other phases such as the design and production of the IC, customer support and the handling and investigation of returns are not covered in detail. In order to reach the automotive goal of near zero defect rates, all phases of the IC product cycle need to be addressed thoroughly.
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TrueAuto is SMSC's proven total approach to true automotive-grade quality.
TrueAuto robustness begins with SMSC's design for reliability techniques within the silicon IC itself. Automotive-grade excellence and testability are designed into the IC. The IC is fully characterized over many operating parameters to prove the quality of the design under various conditions. Also, product qualification is focused on the most demanding customer expectations. It meets or exceeds automotive reliability standards and customer specific requirements. SMSC's TrueAuto approach goes far beyond the stress tests prescribed by the AEC-Q100 specifications. In addition, extensive technologies and processes, such as enhanced monitors are used in fabrication of TrueAuto products in order to continuously drive improvements in accordance with SMSC's zero Defects per Million goals. |
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