MicroNet SmarTab 8, Hardware Manual

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USB Communication
The Micronet SmarTab 8 supports a USB Type-C interface, which is located on the Micronet SmarTab 8
Cradle micro-USB connector.
The SmarTab 8 standard cradle supports a USB Client interface for ADB communication. The enhanced
cradle is a USB host via the USB 3.0 female cable connector, and it also supports ADB via wireless
communication. Please refer to the detailed description of the standard cradle
USB Communication and
of the enhanced cradle USB Communication .
General Purpose I/O
Input lines
The Micronet SmarTab 8 supports general-purpose input lines for ignition sense, automotive digital
lines, A2D, and other functions.
The standard cradle model includes one input line for ignition sense. The enhanced cradle model includes
one input line for ignition sense and seven general-purpose input lines. Please refer to the detailed
description of the standard cradle
Automotive Input and for the enhanced cradle Analog and Digital
Input lines .
Output Lines
The Micronet SmarTab 8 supports general-purpose Open-Collector output lines for various functions,
through the enhanced cradle only. Please refer to the detailed description of the enhanced cradle
Open
Collector Output lines .
Vehicle Bus Connectivity
SAE - CANBus
The Micronet SmarTab 8 provides two CANBus ports through its enhanced cradle, which allow connection
of a variety of vehicle peripherals, such as the vehicle's computer, sensors, and so forth. Please refer to
the detailed description of the enhanced cradle
SAE J1939 CANBus .
NOTE:
The product will connect to a USB interface of version USB 3.0 or 2.0 (no superspeed).
The ADB connection is established when the SmarTab 8 is undocked.