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INICnet™ Technology Solutions
INICnet for Simplified Networking
Why Use INICnet Technology?
Single-Cable Simplicity
Only INICnet technology supports audio, video, packet data (including IP) and control messages over a single cable, with efficiency and simplicity.
Integrated Network Management
Network management is integrated, offloading the host processor from that real-time task while protecting the network from a faulty node.
Flexibility
An INICnet technology system is fully compatible with other IP-based networks, allowing seamless integration of IP-based system management and data communications.
No Software Overhead
Competing technologies either don’t handle the data types or require substantial external processing of the data. INICnet technology supports standard digital audio formats with multiple sources and multiple sinks with no software overhead.
Video
Introduction to INICnet Technology
INICnet technology, which is based on the ISO 21806 standard, simplifies the development of automotive infotainment systems. Watch this video to get an overview of the features and capabilities of INICnet technology and to learn about the tools and development resources we offer to support your In-Vehicle Networking (IVN) designs.
Key Applications
Infotainment Systems
- Telematics
- Navigation systems
- User interface control
- Video streaming
- Connectivity features
- Audio systems
Professional Audio
- Conferencing systems
- Theater sound systems
- Microphone arrays for Virtual Reality (VR)/Augmented Reality (AR) systems
- Recording studios
- Concert halls
- Communication systems for airports, banks, schools, train stations and other public buildings
System Design Resources
- UNICENS Software
- MOST NetServices Software
What is UNICENS?
The Unified Centralized Network Stack (UNICENS) sets a new standard for handling complex, heterogeneous infotainment networks out of one single software framework. UNICENS technology separates application development and network management by defining a standardized abstraction layer between low-level, hardware-specific software and applications. This means that application engineers can fully concentrate on their applications without knowing anything about the underlying physical layer and network configuration can be done in a simplified way within record time.
UNICENS Features
- Only needs to be installed and running on a single node, commonly called the Root Node
- Slim nodes eliminate the need to have a local intelligence in the node
- Also supports traditional nodes integrating a microcontroller
- Slim nodes and traditional nodes can be mixed in the same network
- Can be used free-of-charge with INICs
- For small devices, it is available in a lightweight bare-metal version
- For complex systems, such as head-units or instrument clusters, we provide a driver for Linux® or QNX operating systems
For additional information about UNICENS technology and development tools, please contact us.
MOST NetServices Features
- Simplifies the development of MOST devices through a standardized interface
- Highly portable ANSI C source code
- Frees the application from the hardware layer of the MOST network
- Ensures compatibility with the MOST Specification
- Library approach allows implementation of only the needed functionality
- Reduced development costs
- Extensive error handling
- Easy expansion and customization
- Free example programs to aid in development
MOST® Technology
Media-Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) technology is a synchronous network supporting up to 150 Mbps over fiber optic, UTP or coax. MOST was first developed in 1998 and has since shipped over 50 million units. INICnet was designed as the natural evolution to the MOST technology product line.
Demo and Evaluation Boards
- INICnet Demo & Evaluation Boards
- MOST Demo & Evaluation Boards
The USB Applications Board is used to attach any sort of computing module via USB to a bus interface for INICnet network for rapid prototyping of a Master/Root Node device.
The Slim Auxiliary I/0 Board is capable to sink or source stereo audio streams from or to the INICnet™ network.
The Slim Microphone Board can serve as a stereo audio source, which is fed into the INICnet™ network.
The Slim Amplifier Board can be used as a sink of a stereo audio stream coming from the INICnet™ network.
The Power over Data Line Injector Box is used to power the Slim Boards 50utp family over the data cable and can deliver up to 850 mA@12V nominal.
The OS8118 USB Application Board can be used with the controlling instance to configure other slim board devices in the MOST technology network.
The OS81119 USB Application Board can be used together with the controlling instance to configure all other slim board devices in the MOST technology network.
The Slim Auxiliary I/O Board 150c can be used as a sink and a source of stereo audio streams in the MOST150 cPHY network.
The Slim Microphone Board can serve as a stereo audio source in a network of MOST150 cPHY Slim Board Family devices.
You can use the Slim Amplifier Board as a sink of a stereo audio stream from the MOST150 cPHY network. The audio stream is delivered to loudspeaker terminals to make it audible through a connected speaker.
This is an evaluation kit to build multi-channel audio systems with a MOST150 coax.
The Power over Coax (PoC) Injector Box powers MOST150 Slim Board Family devices.