Products and solutions
Ethernet 10BASE-T1S protocol
The OPEN Alliance TC18 specifies a Remote-Control Protocol (RCP) as a lightweight client-server communication technology that allows application software running on a host to remotely control a peripheral connected to a bridge device via an Ethernet link. In this context, it is suitable for communication between ZCU, acting as Client, and remote endpoints acting as server.
CAN-FD protocol
The CAN-FD protocol (CAN with flexible data-rate) is an extension of the classical CAN (CAN 2.0) protocol. CAN‑FD is the CAN 2.0 successor. It efficiently supports distributed real-time control with a very high level of security. CAN-FD was developed by Bosch and standardized as ISO 11898-1:2015 (suitable for industrial, automotive, and general embedded communications).
The Ethernet 10BASE-T1S is a new communication protocol specified by the Open Alliance RCP-TC18 and IEEE 1722B standards. Major car makers and Automotive Tier 1 suppliers are part of these technical committees.
LED/OLED drivers
ST offers linear and switching LED driver ICs specifically designed for automotive interior and exterior LED lighting applications. Equipped with a set of protection and diagnostic functions and designed to minimize external component count, they provide a compact and optimized solution. With on-chip serial peripheral interface (SPI) and other specific functionalities, they represent ideal companions to a microcontroller.
L99LDLH32, tailored for vehicles’ LED and OLED rear lights, is a linear current regulator with 32 constant current sources for precise and accurate lighting control. Its design minimizes ripples, guards against transients, regulates voltage, and prevents short circuits, ensuring rear lighting uniform brightness and reduced flicker for enhanced safety and reliability.