The VN5631 is a compact, high-performance network interface designed for zonal ECU development, enabling efficient engineering, testing, simulation, and analysis of modern automotive communication systems. It supports CAN / CAN FD, 10BASE-T1S, Automotive Ethernet up to 1 Gbit/s, and standard Ethernet up to 2.5 Gbit/s, making it an all-around interface for mixed-technology environments.
Highlights
- Supports latest Automotive Ethernet, including 10BASE-T1S: Enables modern zonal architectures and mixed-speed automotive networks.
- Advanced 10BASE-T1S capabilities: The multidrop segment enables flexible bus access with multiple simulated Ethernet nodes, while reporting beacon messages and statistical events provides deep insight into the physical layer.
- Precise synchronization: Offers PTP, Hardware‑Sync, and Software‑Sync for accurate timing across Vector hardware.
- Future-proof feature set: Includes MACsec, OPEN Alliance TC10, and TC14 for secure communication, advanced wake/sleep, and 10BASE-T1S-specific capabilities.
Main Application Areas
Remaining Bus Simulation
- Flexible configuration of different segment types enables realistic remaining bus simulation - from multidrop segments for 10BASE-T1S to link or switch segments for Automotive Ethernet and standard Ethernet.
Ethernet Monitoring
- Transparent monitoring of 10BASE‑T1S buses and Ethernet networks for analysis and debugging.
Media Conversion
- Seamless media conversion across Automotive Ethernet technologies: Bridges 10BASE-T1S, 100/1000BASE-T1, and standard Ethernet, enabling flexible integration of multidrop and point-to-point networks.
Secure Communication and Power Management
- Supports MACsec for communication with 802.1AE-secured ECUs, as well as OPEN Alliance TC10 for verification of wake/sleep behavior on both 100/1000BASE‑T1 and 10BASE‑T1S networks.
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VN5631 Front
VN5631 Back
Technical Data
| Ethernet Ports |
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| CAN/CAN FD channels | 2x NXP TJA1057 |
| Digital I/O | 1x Digital In/Out Line for Wakeup or DoIP Activation Line |
| Computer Interface | USB 3.2 Gen1 (USB Type-C) / IEEE 1000BASE-T/2.5GBASE-T |
| Power Supply | External powered 10 V … 32 V (typ. 12 V) or USB-C powered¹ (must support USB Type-C with 3 A) |
Temperature Range Operation Storage |
-25 °C … +55 °C -40 °C … +85 °C |
| Operating System | Windows 11 (64 bit) |
| Synchronization Options | Software Synchronization Hardware Synchronization PTP Synchronization2 |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 173 mm x 144 mm x 32 mm |
| Weight | 1.15 kg |
1 When using RJ45 ports, use of the external power supply (included) is recommended.
2 Available in a later driver release.
Product Descriptions
| VN5000 User Manual (PDF) |
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