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News Release from: AMI Semiconductor | Subject: AMIS-30660
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 22 October 2004
CAN transceiver passes the test
AutoXray, a leading provider of automotive diagnostic equipment, has qualified the AMIS-30660 high-speed controller area network (CAN) transceiver IC for use in its products.
AutoXray, a leading provider of automotive diagnostic equipment, has qualified the AMIS-30660 high-speed controller area network (CAN) transceiver IC for use in its products The qualification means that the AMIS device has proven its interoperability with other manufacturers' transceivers; essential in a market where automobile manufacturers may use devices from a wide range of suppliers
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 26 Mar 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Fully compatible with the ISO11898-2 standard, AMI Semiconductor's AMIS-30660 is a high-speed CAN transceiver IC that operates at up to 1Mbaud and provides the interface between a CAN controller and the physical bus.
The highly integrated device allows designers to minimise component count, while ensuring excellent EMC performance.
The AMIS-30660 has low levels of electromagnetic emission (EME) - negating the need for an external common mode choke, low electromagnetic susceptibility (EMS), and high levels of protection against the electrical transients found in automotive environments.
The significant degree of resistance to electromagnetic interference (EMI) exhibited by the device is due to the wide common-mode voltage range of its receiver inputs (+/-35V), enabling it to deliver more robust performance than competitive devices.
As all of AutoXray's diagnostic tools are battery operated, the class-leading low standby current of the AMIS-30660 provides an important additional benefit by allowing a longer cycle time between battery charges.
"This is a very important design win for AMI Semiconductor and will certainly help us continue to gain market share with our line of qualified automotive transceiver products", said Bob Klosterboer, Senior Vice President Integrated Mixed-Signal Products.
"AMIS-30660 offers better technology than the competition, leading to extended operation, cost savings, easier implementation and enhanced performance and operation across a wide range of vehicles from different automobile manufacturers".
"We've been very pleased with the performance of the AMIS-30660", said Jay Seashore, Chief Technical Officer for AutoXray.
"We tested it with a wide range of vehicles, including heavy duty trucks, and feel that it's a great fit for our product offering".
"The AMIS-30660 has a lower standby current than other products, which makes it compatible with AutoXray's battery-operated diagnosis tools".
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