Part Number: 158587; Model: VC1A-CESAR; Product Name: Industrial Embedded Controller
Brand: Kontron (Kontron Electronics GmbH, a Global Leader in Embedded Computing Solutions)
Product Status: Mass Production Unit; Product Category: High-Reliability Embedded Controller, Optimized for Automotive and Industrial Control Environments
Core Application: Designed for automotive electronics, industrial automation, smart manufacturing, and on-board control systems. Delivers reliable real-time data processing, multi-protocol communication, and precise device control in harsh operating conditions.
Core Features: Industrial-grade x86 Architecture; Integrated Multi-channel CAN/LIN Interface; Expandable I/O Ports; Wide Voltage Input Range; Enhanced Anti-interference Performance; Compliance with Automotive and Industrial Standards; Support for Real-Time Operating Systems.
2. Core Performance Specifications (Ta = 25℃, Unless Otherwise Specified)
2.1 Processor & Memory
Processor Architecture: x86-based Industrial Processor; Clock Speed: Up to 1.5 GHz (Typical); Cache Memory: 1 MB L2 Cache (Typical);
RAM Capacity: 2 GB DDR4 SDRAM (Expandable to 8 GB); Storage: 16 GB eMMC Flash Memory (Support for External SSD/SD Card Expansion);
Operating System Support: Linux, Windows Embedded Standard, VxWorks, QNX (Real-Time Operating Systems Compatible).
2.2 CAN/LIN Bus Functionality
CAN Controller: 4 × Integrated High-Speed CAN Controllers, Supports CAN Protocol 2.0A/B and CAN FD; LIN Controller: 2 × LIN 2.2a Controllers; Communication Rate: CAN 125 kbps ~ 5 Mbps (Configurable), LIN Up to 20 kbps;
Bus Standard: CAN Compliant with ISO 11898-2/3 (High-Speed/Low-Power CAN), LIN Compliant with ISO 17987; Transmission Distance: CAN Up to 1 km at 125 kbps, LIN Up to 40 m at 20 kbps;
Bus Features: Auto Retransmission, Message Filtering, Error Detection, Time-Triggered Communication, 4 Transmit Mailboxes and 4 Receive FIFOs per CAN Controller.
3. Hardware Configuration & Interface
3.1 Power Supply Parameters
Power Supply Source: DC Power; Rated Input Voltage: DC 12V ~ 48V (Wide Voltage Input, Ideal for Automotive and Industrial Applications);
Power Consumption: ≤ 12W (Typical, Full Load), ≤ 18W (Peak); Power Protection: Overvoltage Protection (OVP), Undervoltage Protection (UVLO), Reverse Polarity Protection, Short-Circuit Protection, Overcurrent Protection.
3.2 Communication & Expansion Interfaces
Main Interfaces: 4 × CAN Bus Ports (Differential Mode, ISO 11898-2), 2 × LIN Ports (ISO 17987), 2 × RS232/RS485 Combo Ports (Software Configurable);
Expansion Interface: 1 × PCIe Mini Slot (for Wireless Modules), 1 × GPIO Header (16-bit Configurable I/O), 2 × USB 2.0 Host Ports (Peripheral Connection);
Network Interface: 1 × Gigabit Ethernet Port (RJ45, Supports TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, IGMP Protocols); Interface Protection: ESD Protection ±8kV (Contact), ±15kV (Air) per IEC 61000-4-2; Surge Protection ±4kV (CAN/LIN Bus) per IEC 61000-4-5.