General Purpose Controller: COMPASS
The Compass controller (COmplex Multi-Purpose Acquisition/Stimulation System) is intended to be a general-purpose computational unit for automotive 12V applications (chassis mounted, with maximum ambient temperature of 85°C).
In order to deploy all its functionalities in an automotive environment, the Compass Module has been designed to provide considerable processing power through a multi-core platform, to include the state-of-the-art safety architectural solutions and to be fitted in a small and robust case.
Example of use are as “energy supervisor” for EVs (Energy Management System), or as Vehicle Control Unit in both EVs and ICE vehicles.
General Purpose Controller: COMPASS
The Compass controller (COmplex Multi-Purpose Acquisition/Stimulation System) is intended to be an automotive general-purpose computational unit for 12V/24V applications, supporting I/Os up to 60V. It is a chassis mounted device capable of operating in ambient temperature up to 85°C.
In order to deploy all its functionalities in an automotive environment, the Compass Module has been designed to provide considerable processing power through a multi-core platform, to include the state-of-the-art safety architectural solutions and to be fitted in a small and robust case.
Example of use are as “energy supervisor” for EVs (Energy Management System) or as Vehicle Control Unit in both EVs and ICE vehicles.
Features
- Flexible general purpose I/Os, including:
- configurable analog, digital, frequency inputs
- analog inputs (range 0-55V)
- high-side, low-side outputs (range 0-60V) with PWM capability and current sensing
- half-bridges outputs with current sensing to drive DC-motors, solenoide actuators or power contactors with peak&hold programmable current profile
- Integrated redundant 6-axis accelerometer/gyroscope
- On-chip absolute barometer
- ISO26262 compliant
- Operating ambient temperature: max 85°C
Customizable software
- Software architecture built on a Basic Software Layer that abstracts the Hardware Layer
- Supports for the implementation of custom control strategies and communication protocols
Communication
- CAN (CAN-FD up to 5Mbaud or and CAN 2.0A/B)
- Ethernet (100Base-T1, 1000Base-T1 opt.)
- SENT line
Mechanical Design
Compass mechanical housing has an aluminium base plate acting as a heatsink. The mechanical housing has been designed to fulfil the following characteristics:
- Weight: less than 0.4 kg
- Physical dimensions (L x W x H): 152mm x 137mm x 34mm
- Grade: IP67
- Connector 64-pin CMC
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