LIN to USB Adapter

lin to usb adapter

LIN to USB Adapter


LIN to USB adapter offers a cost-effective solution for connecting a LIN bus to your PC via USB. This is a plug-and-play device ensures easy integration, enabling real-time monitoring and analysis of your LIN bus on a PC.

Compatible with the open-source software tool Bus Master, our adapter provides robust capabilities for generating, simulating, analyzing, and testing LIN bus data. With its user-friendly interface and versatile functionality, this LIN bus analyzer is ideal for automotive engineers and developers working on LIN bus systems. It offers a cost-effective solution for ensuring reliable communication and performance in vehicle networks.

Additionally, the LIN to USB converter features galvanic isolation up to 500 volts, ensuring safe and reliable operation. Whether you need a LIN bus analyzer, this adapter delivers precise and effective performance for all your diagnostic needs.

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Highlights

LIN Master or Slave

The LIN to USB converter meets all LIN specification up to version 2.0 with an option for selecting master or slave configuration via software. Support for bit rate from 1Kbit/s up to 20Kbit/s.

Works with Bus Master

LIN to USB converter works extensively with BUS MASTER, an open-source software tool to simulate, analyze, and test LIN bus. It is used to send or receive data from the server. An ideal tool for CAN-based development and testing.

Easy to Use

The LIN to USB adapter is easy to use with a Standard 9-pin D-sub connector for external LIN bus connections. LIN bus lines include galvanic isolation and ESD surge protection making it suitable harsh automotive environment.

Typical Application


With its compact design and USB 2.0 connectivity, the adapter ideally suits for protocol analysis and testing of LIN bus enabled automotive devices!

Key Features

  • 1x LIN 2.0 (ISO 17987)
  • Master or Slave configuration
  • IP40 rated enclosure
  • OS: Windows and Linux
  • Speed up to 1Kbit/s to 20 Kbit/s
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  • Compact & Portable
  • Real Time Clock
  • USB 2.0 Interface
  • Live LIN bus monitoring
  • x2 Digital input
  • LIN Error Logging
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General

Power Supply: 5V via USB device connector

Power consumption: <500mA

PC interface: Standard USB Type B connector.

Indication: Status LEDs for Power, Serial communication, cloud network communication

LIN Interface

Single-channel LIN 2.0 interface

Galvanic isolation up to 500 V

ESD protection on LIN bus up to 23KV compliance to IEC 61000-4-2, Level 4 and surge protection compliance to IEC 61000-4-5 (Ipp @ 8/20uS)

External 12V power supply required for LIN transceiver

LIN bus connection via a 9-pin D-Sub connector

Environmental

Dimension: 105mm X 68mm X 31.5mm (W/O flanges)

Weight: 138 gm

Mechanicals: ABS plastic (IP40)

Operating Temperature: -40 to +85 Degree Celsius

Digital Inputs

Number of channels: 2

Input Switching Threshold: High – 12V, Low – 0V

Applications

LIN Bus analyzer for device development and testing

LIN to USB adapter can perform as a LIN bus analyzer that can simulate LIN frames on the network or even test responses from different ECUs connected to the LIN bus. With the out-of-box windows tool, it can inject data, simulate specific events or send diagnostic messages from the PC via USB to the LIN network, well suited for long-run bench testing. Users can capture, log, and analyze LIN communication in real time, making it easier to validate ECU behavior and detect anomalies. The adapter supports flexible configuration, allowing users to define custom schedules and signals based on their testing needs. Its compact design and plug-and-play USB interface ensure quick setup without additional hardware. Ideal for both R&D labs and service environments, it offers a reliable and cost-effective solution for LIN bus development and diagnostics.

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FAQs

The LIN to USB adapter acts as a bridge between a computer (via USB) and a LIN bus. It enables communication, monitoring, simulation, and diagnostics of LIN networks through a PC.