VN5632

2.5GBASE-T1 Interface

The VN5632 is a compact, high-performance VN interface designed for engineering, testing, simulation, and analysis of modern automotive Ethernet and industrial networks. It supports 100/1000BASE‑T1, 2.5GBASE‑T1 and standard Ethernet up to 2.5 Gbit/s, making it suitable for validating bandwidth-intensive applications such as high-resolution sensors and zonal ECUs. Advanced synchronization mechanisms and flexible host connectivity enable precise measurements and integration into various test setups.

Highlights

High‑speed Automotive Ethernet: Supports 2.5GBASE‑T1 and 100/1000BASE‑T1 for modern zonal architectures.
Deterministic Transmit Interface (DTI): Enables controlled, time-precise transmission for deterministic Ethernet networks.

Precise synchronization: Supports PTP, Hardware and Software‑Sync for accurate timing across Vector hardware.
Future‑proof: Includes MACsec and OPEN Alliance TC10 for secure communication and modern wake/sleep functionality.

Main Application Areas

Remaining Bus Simulation

Flexible configuration of network segments enables realistic remaining bus simulation for automotive Ethernet, including support for various link and switch topologies.

Ethernet Monitoring

Transparent analysis and validation of Automotive Ethernet networks, including high-speed 2.5GBASE‑T1 communication.

Media Conversion

Seamless bridging between different Automotive and Standard Ethernet technologies.

Secure Communication and Power Management

Supports MACsec for communication with 802.1AE-secured ECUs and OPEN Alliance TC10 for verification of ECU wake and sleep behaviourbehavior on Automotive Ethernet (100/1000BASE‑T1).

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Technical Data


Ethernet Ports	2x 2.5GBASE-T1 (Broadcom BCM89892) Connector: Yamaichi Y-Circ 4x 100BASE-T1/1000BASE-T1 (Infineon 88Q2221M) Connector: iX Industrial 2x 10/100/1000/2.5GBASE-T (Maxlinear GPY215) Connector: RJ45
Digital I/O	1x Digital In/Out Line for Wake-up Line or DoIP Activation Line
Computer Interface	USB 3.1 Gen1 (Type C) / IEEE 1000BASE-T/2.5GBASE-T
Power Supply	External powered 10 V ... 32 V (typ. 24 V) or USB-C powered¹ (must support USB-C - 3 ampere)
Temperature Range Operation Storage	-25 °C … +60 °C -40 °C … +85 °C
Operating System	Windows 11 (64 bit)
Synchronization Options	Software Synchronization Hardware Synchronization PTP Synchronization²
Dimensions (LxWxH)	173 mm x 144 mm x 32 mm
Weight	1.17 kg

¹ When using RJ45 ports, use of the external power supply (included) is recommended.
² Available with later driver release.

Product Descriptions

VN5000 User Manual (PDF)