The module FlexTiny is an interface-hardware between FlexRay protocol devices and bus cables at a minimum size. It includes the Physical Layer device for the specific bus system. Bus termination can be selected by closing or opening soldering jumpers. It also provides the possibility of termination for the shielding of the bus cables if not implemented on the host module. It also offers an EEPROM that contains several parameters about the module itself and is inverse polarity protected by polarized connectors.
The FlexTiny family is available for different bus systems.
The following FlexTiny modules are available:
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FlexTiny FlexRay: it can be equipped with the TJA1080 from NXP or any other different pin compatible physical layer driver
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FlexTiny CAN: equipped with TJA1041 CAN transceiver
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FlexTiny LIN: equipped with TH8082 LIN transceiver
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FlexTiny RS232: equipped with MAX3227 transceiver
Technical features
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The FlexTiny has physical dimensions of 30mm width and 24mm height
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There are no parts mounted on the bottom side
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The module can be mounted either vertical or horizontal
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It is designed for card edge connectors of the MEC1-series from Samtec with a 1mm pitch, double sided with a total of 38 pins plus 2 pins for polarization