The ILaS network has been developed to enable a fast and highly efficient, packet switched communication between the microcontroller as initiator and the connected clients - in both directions and throughout the car via single pair UTP cable.
All devices that are connected to the ILaS bus like Smart ISELED LEDs, touch/proximity sensors or stepper motors are controlled via the ILaS protocol implemented in the microcontroller. The ILaS network is deterministic, unlike other bus systems where all the control resides with the microcontroller making it especially suitable for modern network concepts such as zone architectures with centralized control.
“Microchip’s 8-, 16- and 32-bit microcontroller portfolio, paired with our optimised ILaS SW stack provide higher data rates and flexibility to our customers. Combined with our automotive Ethernet portfolio such as our latest 10BASE-T1S products and with dedicated HMI ICs, we are able to support complete solutions for innovative lighting applications and offer a fast and low-risk development path for our customers”, said Matthias Kaestner vice president of Microchip’s automotive products unit.
“The new ILaS protocol will enable car makers to enhance the driver and passengers’ comfort without breaking their architectures and can leverage the NXP’s S32K3 microcontrollers for zonal controllers to deliver a software-defined in-cabin experience”, added Manuel Alves, VP and General Manager of the General Purpose and Integrated Solutions product line at NXP.
Commenting Robert Kraus, CEO of Inova Semiconductors and Chairman of the ISELED Alliance, said, “In the car concepts of tomorrow, we recognise that light and display are converging. With our latest ISELED/ILaS technology next to our legacy APIX link for displays, we now also offer solutions to economically control the ever more increasing number of LEDs and sensors throughout the car."
