ECU Interface Hardware / DCI-GSI2

Generic Serial Interface DCI-GSI2

Function bypassing, measurement, ECU calibration, and flash programming

Highlights
Very low communication latencies for bypassing and
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high data throughput for measurement
Support of standardized XCP on Ethernet interface
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Connection to a wide range of ECU types through
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target-specific connector adapters

Application Areas Key Benefits

With the continuing technological advances of ECUs, broad-
band access to ECUs is becoming a crucial feature. It can
be used for tasks such as monitoring internal ECU variables
or integrating bypass functions. Debug interfaces readily
provide this kind of access without significant influence on
the ECU microcontroller.
For this purpose, dSPACE provides the generic serial interface
DCI-GSI2, which can be used for function bypassing, mea-
surement, ECU calibration, and flash programming. You can
connect the DCI-GSI2 to individual types of ECUs using a
wide range of available connector adapters.
The DCI-GSI2 features bypassing without requiring any ECU
source or binary code changes. It is synchronized with the
ECU application and enables very high measurement data
throughputs as well as extremely fast measurement rasters
(up to 100 kHz) via Gbit Ethernet. Because XCP on Eth-
ernet is an open and standardized interface, it is also
possible to connect XCP-aware third-party tools to the
DCI-GSI2.

ECU ControlDesk

DCI-GSI2
XCP on Ethernet Ethernet
Vbat MicroAutoBox II with
integrated Ethernet switch

Example wiring scenario with DCI-GSI2. Function bypassing and access to internal ECU variables can be performed in parallel. The integrated
Ethernet switch of the MicroAutoBox II eliminates the need for an additional connection cable to the ECU.

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Technical Details of the DCI-GSI2

Parameter Specification
Host interface XCP on Ethernet (100 Mbit/s, 1 Gbit/s)
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ECU interface JTAG/OCDS and DAP/DAP2: Infineon TriCore families (including the latest AURIXTM 2G / TC3xx)
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DAP: Infineon XC2000 family
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JTAG/Nexus: NXP (Freescale) MPC55xx, MPC56xx and MPC57xx families
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JTAG/Nexus: ST Microelectronics SPC56xx, SPC57xx and SPC58xx families
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JTAG/Nexus: Renesas V850E2 and RH850 families
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JTAG/H-UDI: Renesas SH2A/SH4A families
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NBD: Renesas V850 and RH850 families, Renesas SH2, SH2A, SH4A families, Renesas M32R family
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For further interfaces, please contact dSPACE.
Connectors Connector to on-chip debug bus:
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Various connector adapters are available from dSPACE. Particular adapters also have a tool
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connector for connecting an additional tool, such as a debugger.
Ethernet connector:
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8‑pin LEMO connector for connection to the host PC and/or the bypass system
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Power connectors (only one power connector can be used at one time):
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External 2‑pin LEMO power connector on the enclosure for connection to an external power supply
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Internal power connector for connection to the vehicle battery via the ECU. An internal power
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supply cable is provided.
Physical Enclosure Aluminum box (to be ordered separately)
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characteristics Size DCI-GSI2 with enclosure (DCI_GSI2_ENC1): 102.5 x 71 x 26.5 mm (4.04 x 2.8 x 1.04 in)
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DCI-GSI2 without enclosure: 70.05 x 62.4 x 10.5 mm (2.76 x 2.46 x 0.41 in)
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Weight DCI-GSI2 without enclosure and without connector adapter: approx. 28 g (0.06 lb)
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Connector adapter (depending on type): approx. 20 g (0.04 lb)
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Enclosure (DCI_GSI2_ENC1): approx. 190 g (0.42 lb)
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Temperature range -40 ... +85 °C (-40 ... +185 ºF) operating temperature
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-40 ... +105 °C (-40 ... +221 °F) operating temperature on request
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-65 ... +125 °C (-85 ... +257 ºF) storage temperature
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Electrical Power supply 4.3 ... 30 V (38 V transient)
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characteristics Protection Protected against reverse polarity up to -32 V
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Power consumption 1) 4 W typ. at +20 °C (+68 °F), 12 V, and 1 Gbit/s Ethernet. Using 100 Mbit/s Ethernet instead of
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1 Gbit/s saves about 0.7 W
30 mW typ. in standby mode
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If JTAG/Nexus with MPC5xxx microcontroller is used.

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Order Information

Product Order Number

Generic Serial Interface DCI-GSI2 DCI_GSI2
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Relevant Hardware

Hardware Order Number

Optional Enclosure for in-vehicle use
„„ DCI_GSI2_ENC1
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Enclosure for laboratory use
„„ DCI_GSI2_ENC2
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Enclosure for in-vehicle use; IP66 protection

„„ DCI_GSI2_ENC4
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ECU debug interface-specific connector adapters
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Ethernet Connection Cable LEMO – RJ45 (e.g., to connect the DCI-GSI2 to the host PC), length 5 m
„„ ETH_CAB1
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Ethernet Connection Cable LEMO – RJ45, electrically safe up to 300 V DC/ACRMS and 600 Vpeak, length 4.5 m
„„ ETH_CAB2
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Ethernet Connection Cable LEMO – LEMO (e.g., to connect a DCI-GSI2 to a MicroAutoBox II), length 5 m
„„ ETH_CAB3
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Ethernet Connection Cable LEMO – RJ45, length 10 m
„„ ETH_CAB4
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Ethernet Connection Cable LEMO – RJ45, durable up to 150 °C, length 5 m
„„ ETH_CAB5
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Ethernet Connection Cable LEMO – LEMO, durable up to 150 °C, length 5 m
„„ ETH_CAB6
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Ethernet Connection Cable LEMO – LEMO, durable up to 150 °C, length 10 m
„„ ETH_CAB7
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Ethernet Connection Cable LEMO – RJ45, durable up to 150 °C, IP66 protection, length 5 m
„„ ETH_CAB8
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Ethernet Connection Cable LEMO – LEMO, durable up to 150 °C, IP66 protection, length 5 m
„„ ETH_CAB9
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Power Supply Cable for DCI-GSI2 with galvanic isolation, length 3 m
„„ PWR_CAB9
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Power Supply Cable for DCI-GSI2 with galvanic isolation, IP66 protection, length 3 m
„„ PWR_CAB11
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