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2 Overview
2.1 Using the Documentation
This user manual provides conceptual information about the K2L GmbH MOCCA compact 2.3 and
describes its fundamental operation.
2.1.1 Intended Audience
This document is written for end users of K2L products including the MOCCA compact 2.3. To use
the MOCCA compact 2.3 environment, your background should include:
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Proficiency with the Windows® GUI.
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Familiarity with basic features and capabilities of CAN®.
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Familiarity with basic features and capabilities of MOST®.
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Familiarity with basic features and capabilities of FlexRay®.
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Familiarity with the protocols used on all bus systems.
2.1.2 Abbreviations
Term Description
BM Line “Bus Minus” in FlexRay
BP Line “Bus Plus” in FlexRay
CAN Controller Area Network – automotive bus system
CPU Central Processing Unit
EHC External Host Controller
FOT Fiber Optical Transceiver
FR A/B FlexRay Channel A and B
HW Hardware
INIC Intelligent Network Interface Controller
LAN Local Area Network
LIN Local Interconnect Network
MLB Media Local Bus, an on-PCB or inter-chip communication bus
MOST Media Oriented Systems Transport
RAM Random Access Memory
ROM Read Only Memory
SW Software
USB Universal Serial Bus
Table 2-1: Abbreviations
2.2 MOCCA compact 2.3 Overview
K2L MOCCA compact is an out of the box automotive bus interface, aggregating most of the current
automotive buses. MOCCA compact is intended to be used as bus interface for PC test and simulation
purposes or also as Automotive Bus Converter with an easy to configure gateway between all
connected automotive buses.