SmartDV’s FlexRay Controller IP is a silicon-proven, fully featured FlexRay communication controller solution purpose-built for SoC designs requiring deterministic, fault-tolerant automotive bus communication across x-by-wire, ADAS, and safety-critical vehicle control applications. Fully compliant with FlexRay Communications System Protocol Specification v3.0.1 (standardized as ISO 17458), it delivers complete FlexRay transmitter and receiver functionality with full-duplex operation, cluster wakeup and startup, and bit rates up to 10 Mbps, with support for non-standard speeds as well.
Designed for the demanding determinism and fault-tolerance requirements of safety-critical automotive networks, the IP supports monitor mode, bit alignment, and generation of both static and dynamic frame types for time-triggered and event-triggered communication respectively. Its comprehensive syntax error detection covering Frame ID, Header CRC, CRC, and over/undersize errors, alongside content error detection covering Cycle Count, Frame ID, Startup/Sync/Null frame errors with respect to both static and dynamic segments and Null frame reception, give automotive SoC teams a production-tested, spec-complete FlexRay controller implementation suited for legacy and current production x-by-wire and safety-critical vehicle network designs.
Built for design flexibility and silicon efficiency, the IP core is highly configurable for both ASIC and FPGA implementations, with a strong focus on area optimization, power management, and peak performance. Its parameterized architecture and clean host interface enable fast integration and confident design bring-up across a wide range of automotive process nodes and target applications.
