RAD-Moon | 100BASE-T1 Media Converter
100BASE-T1 Ethernet Media Converter (BroadR-Reach Compatible)Bridge the Gap Between Conventional and Automotive Ethernet
The RAD-Moon is a media converter that allows you to connect a BroadR-Reach® / 100BASE-T1 Automotive Ethernet device to a PC with a conventional 4-wire 10/100 Ethernet port. With its low cost, compact size and high performance, the RAD-Moon is ideal for monitoring, analysis, diagnostics and other applications in an Automotive Ethernet environment.
Simple, Inexpensive, Yet Powerful
The RAD-Moon contains two different Ethernet physical layer implementations (PHYs) that are internally connected: BroadR-Reach® and conventional 10/100 twisted pair Ethernet. Whenever any data is received over either connection, it is automatically sent out on the other, creating a seamless link between the two attached devices. Full-duplex operation is supported, so data can be sent in both directions simultaneously.
Key Features
- Powered by an industry-standard mini-USB connection
- A 100BASE-T1 PHY (NXP) connected directly to a 4-wire 100BASE-TX Ethernet PHY
- Automatic master/slave configuration for the attached Automotive Ethernet device
- Molex Mini50 for Automotive Ethernet connection
- Standard RJ-45 for 10/100 Ethernet connection with automatic configuration for 100 Mb/s Ethernet networks
- Link and activity LEDs for both connections
- Full-duplex support for simultaneous data transmission and reception across both PHYs
- Rugged aluminum enclosure with rubber bumpers for durability
- Ethernet cable and USB cable included
RAD-Moon Connection Diagram
RAD-Moon and neoVI FIRE Connection Diagram
The RAD-Moon can be used in conjunction with other Intrepid hardware, such as the neoVI FIRE, to provide Automotive Ethernet, CAN, LIN and FlexRay connectivity.
Media Converter Comparison Chart
| Products | RAD-Moon 3 | RAD-Moon 2 | RAD-Moon-T1S | RAD-Comet 2 | RAD-Meteor | RAD-Moon |
| Automotive Ethernet Network | 2.5/5/10GBASE-T1 "Multi-Gig" | 100/1000BASE-T1 | 10BASE-T1S, 10/100/1000BASE-T | 10BASE-T1S, 100/1000BASE-T1, CAN FD and LIN | 10BASE-T1S | 100BASE-T1 |
| PHY | Marvell (88Q4364) or MV-Q3244 | Marvell (88Q2220M) | ADI Chip | Microchip (LAN8671) and Marvell (88Q2221M) | Microchip LAN867X | NXP (TJA1100) |
| Connector | H-MTD (Optional MATEnet Adapter Cable) | H-MTD (Optional MATEnet Adapter Cable) | Industrial connector and iX | Industrial connector and H-MTD | Terminal Block | Molex Mini50 |
| Voltage Input | 6-40V | 4.5-40V | 5.5V-40V | 5.5V-40V | 125mA at 5 V (bus load 1%), 140 mA at 5V (Test Mode 1) | 250 mA @ 5V or about 1.25W |
| Power | Barrel Jack | Ruggedized USB Type-C or Barrel Jack | Barrel Jack | Barrel Jack | USB Type-C | Mini-USB |
| Configure | Ruggedized USB Type-C connector for device configuration and firmware updates | Ruggedized USB Type-C for configuration and PHY register monitoring | Ruggedized USB Type-C connector for device configuration and firmware updates | Ruggedized USB Type-C connector for device configuration and firmware updates | USB Type-C | Mini-USB |
| TC10 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes (100/1000BASE-T1) | No | No |
| MACsec | Yes (MV-Q3244) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Barrel Jack | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Programmable membrane label with LEDs | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No - Display | No |
| Vehicle Spy 3 Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Learn More | RAD-Moon 3 >> | RAD-Moon 2 >> | RAD-Moon-T1S >> | RAD-Comet 2 >> | RAD-Meteor >> | RAD-Moon >> |
