TC4016 - SENT/PSI5 ECU Simulation Node with CAN FD and Multi-Channel I/O

The device simultaneously integrates two CAN/CAN FD, four digital inputs/outputs (DIDO) and three analog inputs/outputs (AIAO).
The TC4016 connects to a PC via Ethernet, making it easy to monitor, analyze, and simulate SENT, PSI5 data, and CAN/CAN FD bus data, providing a reliable data environment for R&D and test personnel, and helping to accelerate product development cycles.
The secondary development API for Windows and Linux supports various development environments, such as C++, C#, LabView, Python, etc. It is convenient to be integrated into various test systems and is efficient and easy to use.

Features:

• Time stamp resolution 1 μs, which meets advanced requirements.
• Windows drive-free design for excellent system compatibility;
• 20 SENT (first 10 channels support SPC mode);
• 16 channel PSI5;
• 2 channel CAN/CANFD;
• Supports DIDO*4 and AIAO*3;
• The CAN channel baud rate is adjustable from 125Kbps to 1Mbps, and CAN FD supports up to 8Mbps;
• CAN Built-in 120Ω termination resistor is software configurable;
• CAN supports Self-ACK self-response configuration;
• Supports multi-device hardware time synchronization;
• Provide sample projects based on API interfaces for secondary development;

Why Are SENT and PSI5-Based ECU Simulation Nodes Needed?

As automotive electronic systems continue to evolve rapidly, efficient communication between sensors and ECUs has become critical to ensuring system performance and reliability. SENT (Single Edge Nibble Transmission) and PSI5 (Peripheral Sensor Interface 5), as next-generation sensor interface protocols, are increasingly adopted in the automotive industry due to their high accuracy, fast transmission rates, and strong noise immunity.

However, during R&D and testing phases, how to efficiently validate communication between ECUs and sensors has emerged as a key challenge.

SENT and PSI5-based ECU simulation nodes, such as the TC4016, are designed precisely to address this need. These nodes can simulate real sensor environments, allowing developers to rapidly validate ECU behavior, thereby shortening development cycles and improving product quality.

What Can SENT and PSI5-Based ECU Simulation Devices Do?

• Support for CAN/CAN FD networks at various baud rates
• Support for digital/analog input and output (DIDO, AIAO)
• Compatibility with SENT and PSI5 interfaces, capable of receiving data from various types of SENT and PSI5 sensors
• Support for multi-device hardware time synchronization