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SAE J2716 Controller IP
Design IP
Overview

SmartDV’s SAE J2716 (Single Edge Nibble Transmission) Controller IP is a silicon-proven solution tailored for automotive sensor data transmission. Designed to meet the requirements of cost-sensitive and high-reliability applications, it enables robust point-to-point communication between sensors and microcontrollers in environments where timing accuracy and noise immunity are critical.

Designed for flexibility, the IP core is highly configurable to meet specific design requirements, supporting both ASIC and FPGA implementations while optimizing for area, power, and performance. With support for fast and enhanced serial message formats, programmable tick lengths, and configurable CRC options, SmartDV’s SENT Controller IP ensures seamless integration into modern automotive systems. SmartDV also offers ASIL-ready variants to meet ISO 26262 functional safety requirements, making this IP ideal for safety-critical automotive applications.

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SAE J2716 Controller
Benefits
  • Comprehensive Frame Support – Handles all SENT fast and slow channel frame formats, including standard, secure, high-speed, and dual-channel modes
  • Advanced Serial Message Handling – Supports both Short and Enhanced Serial Message formats, with selectable configurations for 12/8-bit or 16/4-bit payloads
  • Flexible Timing and Clocking – Programmable nibble pulse periods and operating clock frequencies ensure easy adaptation to system-level timing requirements
  • Robust Error Detection – Detects and reports a wide range of protocol errors including CRC mismatches, nibble violations, reserved bit errors, and calibration anomalies
  • Interrupt-Driven Operation – Built-in interrupt support for both error detection and serial message reception ensures low-latency system response
  • Highly Configurable – Parameterized design supports alternate CRC methods, extended pause pulses, and flexible integration into APB or AXI-based SoCs
Compliance and Compatibility
  • Fully compliant with SAE J2716 SENT (Single Edge Nibble Transmission), APRIL2016 revision
  • Supports integration into systems targeting AEC-Q100-compliant designs
  • Designed for integration into ASIL-B / ASIL-D safety-critical systems, supporting ISO 26262 design flows
  • Compatible with all major EDA synthesis, simulation, and linting flows

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