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 (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.
Features
- Flexible general purpose I/Os, including analog I/Os (range 0-55V), digital/frequency inputs and various outputs (range 0-60V) with PWM capability (counting half-bridges with current sensing, e.g.: to drive DC-motors, electro-valves or power contactors with peak&hold programmable current profile)
- Integrated redundant 6-axis accelerometer/gyroscope
- On-chip absolute barometer
- ISO26262 compliant
Customizable firmware
Possibility to implement 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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