RAD-Moon User’s Guide
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© 2015 Intrepid Control Systems, Inc.
Version 1.1 - May 6, 2015
The RAD-Moon’s third input is a standard mini-USB connector, which provides power to the
device. A number of LEDs provide useful information about the status of the converter.
A typical application of the RAD-Moon is to connect an Automotive Ethernet ECU to the
Ethernet jack on a laptop or desktop PC. Ethernet frames from the ECU can then be monitored
using Intrepid’s Vehicle Spy 3 software. Messages can also be transmitted from Vehicle Spy
3 through the RAD-Moon to the ECU, allowing any Automotive Ethernet device to be queried,
tested and managed.
Features
Here are some of the noteworthy features of the RAD-Moon:
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Powered by an industry-standard mini-USB connection
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BroadCom BCM89810 BroadR-Reach PHY
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Automatic master/slave configuration for the attached Automotive Ethernet device
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Molex Mini50 for Automotive Ethernet connection
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Standard RJ-45 for 10/100 Ethernet connection
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Link and activity LEDs for both connections
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Full-duplex support for simultaneous data transmission and reception across both PHYs
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Rugged aluminum enclosure with rubber bumpers for durability
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Ethernet cable and USB cable included
Block Diagram
Figure 1 illustrates the main functional elements of the RAD-Moon.
10/100
Ethernet
PHY
BroadR
PHY
BroadR
Mini50
Connector
10/100
Ethernet
RJ-45
Connector
Figure 1: RAD-Moon Block Diagram.
