Media Conversion

The diagram above illustrates a typical point-to-point media conversion scenario, supporting a range of data rates to bridge between standard Ethernet and Automotive Ethernet

Standard Ethernet (BASE-TX) Side:

Automotive Ethernet (BASE-T1) Side:

Below is a comparison of various media converter devices that we recommend based on our experience

Finding the Right Media Conversion Solution for Automotive Ethernet

Choosing the optimal media conversion solution for your Automotive Ethernet needs can be challenging. We understand that factors like reliability, flexibility, price, and performance are crucial. What are your biggest priorities? Let us know your specific challenges so we can help you find the perfect fit.

Point-to-Point vs. Switching Solutions

For maximum reliability, single media converters offer a dedicated point-to-point conversion. However, if you need to connect multiple devices, a switching solution might be a more cost-effective option. While switches can be advantageous in certain scenarios, they also introduce some trade-offs that should be carefully considered for example latency, management overhead, packet drop, etc.

Key Features to Consider When Choosing a Media Converter:

When selecting a media converter, consider these essential features:

Compare Automotive Ethernet Media Converters Side-by-Side

Our free Product Comparison Matrices below let you easily compare key features from top suppliers, including Technica Engineering and Intrepid CS. Several PCMs are provided, starting with the lowest speed, 100BASE-T1, followed by higher-speed options.

100BASE-T1 Media Converter Comparison Chart

100BASE-T1 was the very first version of Automotive Ethernet or Single-Pair Ethernet (SPE).

Produc Name

Media Converter 100BASE-T1 BCM

100BASE-T1 Media Converter

100BASE-T1 USB Interface

100BASE-T1 Media Converter

Automotive Ethernet Converter

Manufacturer

Technica Engineering

MACH SYSTEMS s.r.o.

MACH SYSTEMS s.r.o.

Intrepid CS

Axiomatic

Article Number

TE-1000

100BASET1-MC-ETH

100BASET1-USB-IF

RAD-Moon

AX141500, -S or -M

Speed supported

100BASE-T1

100BASE-T1

100BASE-T1

100BASE-T1

100BASE-T1

Ports & Connectors

Ethernet and MQS

1x 100BASE-T1 (D-SUB9M) 1x 100BASE-TX (RJ-45) 1 x CAN bus (D-SUB9M) 1 x Virtual COM Port (USB CDC, Micro-USB)

1x 100BASE-T11x USB Ethernet Network Card (NIC) 1 x Virtual COM Port (USB CDC, Micro-USB) 1 x CAN 2.0B (HS, D-SUB9M)

1x 100Base-T1 (Molex Mini50) 1 x  100Base -TX (RJ-45)

1 x 100Base-T1 (M12)
1 x 100Base-TX (M12)

Transceivers

Media Converter 100BASE - T1 BCM

100BASE-T1: TJA1102, 100BASE -TX: KSZ8041

100BASE-T1: NXP TJA1102, USB 2.0 LAN: Microchip LAN9500A


NXP (TJA1100)

Texas Instruments DP83TC811S-Q1

Voltage Range

8-16 V (12 V DC)

9-30 V DC with polarity protection either via DSUB or Micro-USB

USB-powered via Micro-USB (5 V DC)

250 mA @ 5V via Mini-USB

12V, 24Vdc nominal (8-36VDC power supply range)

Power consumption

2 Watt

2 Watt

2 Watt (150 mA @ 5 V (350 mA peak))

250 mA @ 5V or about 1.25W

650 mW @ 12 V typical

Size & weight

92x63x30 mm, 200 g

108x54x30 mm, 83 g

108x54x30 mm, 83 g

59x74x28 mm

106x46x33 mm, 68 g

EU declaration of conformity

CE, RoHS

EMC and RoHS

EMC and RoHS

CE marking

CE marking


Casing & Protection

Steel case, IP20

Plastic, IP20

Plastic, IP20

Rugged anodized aluminum and rubber

Rugged Nylon 6/6, 30% glass fill, IP-67, Suitable for high vibration and shock

Operating temperature

-40 to +80 Celsius

0 to +70 Celsius

0 to +70 Celsius

-40°C to 85°C

-40°C to 85°C


Latency

2.0 µsec

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Depending on OS (Windows, Linux, Mac)

60 - 780 ns

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Cable Set

Not included

Not included.
DIN-rail mount can be ordered separately

Not included

Ethernet cable and USB cable included

Not included


Configuration


2 DIP for Master / Slave and FullOut / HalfOut


2x DIP switch (Master / Slave, User)


2x DIP switch (Master / Slave, User)


Automatic master / slave configuration

Model AX141500-M acts as a master.Model AX141500-S acts as a slave.










Other features

Physical Layer conversion between 100BASE-T1 and 100BASE-TX
Master / Slave configuration for OABR
Automatic polarity detection for Slave
6 Status LEDs
Powered via DSUB9 or Micro-USB connector
PHY SMI registers accessible via CAN bus or USB virtual serial port.









Drivers included. Can be also used as a USB to CAN interface.










Link and activity LEDs for both connections.








The converter is designed for the harsh environments of off-highway or industrial equipment.

Price level

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100/1000BASE-T1 Media Converter Comparison Chart

These media converters are the most common on the market. All the media converters are high-performance, industrial-grade devices purpose-built for developing and testing Automotive Ethernet networks. They enable seamless bidirectional conversion between 100/1000BASE-T1 and standard Ethernet (RJ45), supporting applications such as ECU debugging, autonomous sensor calibration, vehicle network testing, and lab simulations. The Axiomatic model stands out as the only one proven in series-production vehicles.



Product Name

Media
Converter
1000BASE-T1
H-MTD /
MATENET
(also availble with TC10)

100/1000
BASE-T1
MEDIA CONVERTER
H-MTD / MATENET
(also available with TC10 & MACsec)



RAD-MOON2
&
RAD-MOON2-TC10 & MACsec




NETLion 1000
(Dual Media Converters)


Gigabit
Automotive
Ethernet
Converter



Techteal 100/1000Base-T1 Media Converter

Manufacturer

Technica
Engineerng

MACH SYSTEMS s.r.o.

Intrepid CS

B-plus

Axiomatic

Techteal Engineering

Article Number

TE-1406
(H-MTD TC10), replaces TE-1403
&
TE-1405
(MATEnet TC10), replaces TE-1402


1000BASET1 - MC - HMTD / MATENET
V1
&
With TC10 & MACsec in V2


RAD-MOON2
&
RAD-MOON2-2220M


NETLion 1000


AX141550


Techteal-1403 (H-MTD)
&
Techteal-1402 (MATENet)

Speed supported

100 & 1000
MBPS

100 & 1000 MBPS

100 & 1000 MBPS

100 & 1000
MBPS

100 & 1000 MBPS

100 & 1000 MBPS



Connectors

RJ-45, H-MTD / MATENet,
MQS (power),
micro USB-B
(debug)

RJ-45, H-MTD / MATENET, Molex Micro-Fit (power & CAN), micro USB-B and C (power)

100/1000BASE-T1 PHY (Marvell) with H-MTD connector,
USB-C or the barrel jack

1x RJ45 Mgmt Port
2x 100BASE-T1/1000BASE-T1
2x 100BASE-TX/1000BASE-TX RJ45
1x Power (4-pin Binder)



2x 8-pin M12 connectors

1x 100/1000BASE-T1 (H-MTD or MATEnet)
1x RJ-45
1x Barrel Jack Connector


PHY


Marvell
88Q2112 A2


Marvell

Microchip (LAN8671) and Marvell (88Q2221M & 88Q2220M)


Broadcom BCM89890


Marvell 88Q2112


Marvell 88EA1512 B2


Voltage Range


6V to 30V
(MQS)


7-30 V
(USB or Terminal block)


4,5-40 V
(USB-C or barrel jack)


9-48V
(connector included)


9-36 V
(inside M12)


6-36 V
(Barrel Jack Connector)


Power consumption


2 watt

1000Mbit: 150 mA @ 12 V100Mbit: 100 mA @ 12 V.


At least 1 A


1 Ampere (9V)

100 mA @ 12 Vdc; 50 mA @ 24 Vdc


≤2W

Size & weight

89 x 72 x 28 mm,
220 grams

84 x 82 x 33 mm, 142 grams

138 x 64 x 33 mm, 450 grams

127 × 105 × 26 mm, 290 grams

106 x 46 x 33 mm, 68 g

100 mm x 65 mm x 26 mm, 170g

EU declaration of conformity

CE, Automotive
grade


CE

USCAR 777 - U - 002 - 1 - Z01

CE, FCC, VCCI, KC, RoHS, REACH

CE markingISO 13766 - 1:2018


CE, RoHS


Casing & Protection


Robust steel,
IP-20

Robust Aluminium profile, IP-20

Anodized aluminium and rubber


Robust steel, IP-20

Rugged Nylon 6/6, 30% glass fill, IP-67, Suitable for high vibration and shock

Aluminum Alloy, IP20

Operating temperature

-40° to +80°
degrees
celcius

-20° to +70° degrees celcius

-40° to +85° Celsius

-40° to +75° Celsius

-40° to +85° Celsius

-40° to +85°

Latency

From 1.2 to 2.7 microseconds

TBD

TBD

2.0 us of each byte

TBD

TBD


Cable Set


Sold separately


Sold separately.
DIN-rail sold separately.


Sold separately


Included


Sold separately


Sold Separately,
DIN-rail incl.






Configuration

Debugging
and firmware
update possible
via micro USB-B connection
Configuration
via DIP-switch

Speed: 100/1000/ Auto-negotiation

Mode: Master/Slave/ Auto-negotiation

Frame generator: On/Off

Link mode: IEEE/Legacy

USB Type-C connector for device configuration and firmware updates

DIP switches

The unit is configured via the RS - 232 port to act as a Master or Slave for Automotive Ethernet

DIP Switch can be configured to MAster/Slave and Speed to 100/1000Mbps
















Other features

Compliant with OPEN Alliance’s TC10 Automotive Ethernet Sleep / Wake-up requirements.

Can be used as a USB to CAN (/FD) interface:configure CAN channel, transmit / receive CAN and CAN FD frames


Can run cable test

Membrane switches allow switching between 100BASE-T1 and 1000BASE-T1.
Compliant with OPEN Alliance’s TC10 Automotive Ethernet Sleep / Wake-up requirements
Designed for use with the MACsec Automotive Profile of OPEN Alliance’s TC17.

The very same device have multiple functions:

Choose between TAP (Test Access Point) and Dual Media converter port,

LEDs for 100/1000BASE-T1 Signal Quality.

Compact,
IP67,
Suitable for high vibration and shock environments

Master/Slave mode and communication rate can be adjusted while the converter is in operation.

Protocol Compliance (IEEE Standards):

IEEE 802.3bw (100BASE-T1)
IEEE 802.3bp (1000BASE-T1)
IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T)
Supports advanced timing protocols: PTP (IEEE 1588v2) & gPTP (IEEE 802.1AS).

Warranty

12 Months

12 Months

12 Months

12 Months

12 Months

24 months

Price class

$$$

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MultiGigabit T1 Media Converter Comparison Chart

MultiGigabit T1 delivers up to 10 Gbps over a single twisted pair, enabling high-bandwidth Automotive Ethernet for next-gen ADAS, sensors, and infotainment.

Product Name

RAD-MOON 3-3244

Media Converter 2.5/5/10GBASE-T1 MultiGigabit

10GBASE-T1 Media Converter

NETLion 10G C2T
(Dual Media Conversion Port)

Manufacturer

Intrepid CS

Technica Engineering

MACH SYSTEMS

B-plus

Article Number

RAD-Moon3

TE-1415 (Broadcom)TE-1416 (Marvell)

10GBASET1-MC

NETLion 10G

Speed Supported

2.5/5/10GBASE-T1

2.5/5/10GBASE-T1

2.5/5/10GBASE-T1

2.5/5/10GBPS(IEEE 802.3ch)

Connectors

HMT-D, Barell jack & USB type C

SFP+, H-MTD, Micro USB-B, Tyco MQS socket

SFP+, HMT-D, USB, Tyco MQS-socket

1x MGMT Port, RJ452x2.5/5/10G BASE-T1, H-MTD (IEEE 802.3ch)2x2.5/5/10GBASE-T, RJ45 (IEEE 802.3an / 802.3bz)Power Supply

PHY

Marvell (88Q4364) or MV-Q3244

Marvell

Marvell

Broadcom BCM89890

Voltage Range

6V to 40V, Barrel jack

6V to 30V MQS

7V to 30V

9 - 32V

Power consumption

750 mA at 12 V

3,5 W

1000 Mbit:150 mA@ 12V100 Mbit: 100 mA@ 12V

1 Ampere

Size & Weight

137 x 63 x 32 mm, 91 g

100 x 93.5 x 27 mm, 300 grams

84 x 82 x 33 mm, 142 grams

121 × 110 × 50 mm, 552 grams

EU declaration of conformity

CE

CE

CE

CE, FCC, VCCI, ICES, KC, RoHS, REACH

Casing & Protection

Anodized aluminium and rubber

Robust Aluminium profile, IP-20

Robust Aluminium profile, IP-20

Robust steel, IP-20

Operating temperature

-40°C to +85°C

-40°C to + 85°C

-20°C to +70°C


            -25° to +70° Celsius

Latency

Depends of speed and frame size

Depends of speed and frame size

Depends of speed and frame size

Depends of speed and frame size

Cable Set

Ethernet cable (CAT6) and USB A typ to typ C

Power, 10GBASE-T1

Sold separatly

Included

Configuration

Membrane buttons allowing device configuration without software - Switch between 2.5G, 5G, and 10G link speeds - Select the MultiGBASE-T1 PHY clock configuration

Micro USB-B for service/debug

4 dip switches, USB or CAN for configuration, PC-application via RJ45 for configuration

DIP switches

Other features

The device supports OPEN Alliance’s MACsec (TC17) and sleep/wake-up (TC10),and an SFP+ slot, allowing the use of any SFP+ compatible module.

The device supports OPEN Alliance’s MACsec (TC17) and sleep/wake-up (TC10),and an SFP+ slot, allowing the use of any SFP+ compatible module.

The device supports OPEN Alliance’s MACsec (TC17) and sleep/wake-up (TC10), and an SFP+ slot, allowing the use of any SFP+ compatible module

TAP (Test Access Point), Dual Media converter port, IP20, DIP switches, LEDs for Master/Slave, LEDs for 2.5/5/10GBASE-T1 Signal Quality

Price class

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SFP Base-T1 Comparison Chart

SFP/SFP+ for Base-T1 enables flexible, hot-swappable connections between Automotive Ethernet and standard Ethernet, supporting various speeds for lab and field applications.


Product Name

SFP Module 1000BASE-T1
H-MTD


SFP+ Module MultiGigabit H-MTD


1000BASE-T1 SFP Module

2.5/5/10GBASE-T1 - MultiGBASE-T1 SFP+ Module with TC10 & MACsec

1000BASE-T1 with TC10 and MACsec SFP Module

Manufacturer

Technica Engineerng

Technica Engineerng

Intrepid CS

Intrepid CS

Intrepid CS

Article Number

TE-1440

PT-1445

88Q2112

SFP-MV3244-A1

SFP-MV2112-A2

Speed supported

1000BASE-T1

2.5/5/10Gbit/s

1000BASE-T1

IEEE 2.5/5/10GBASE-T1

IEEE 1000BASE-T1 gigabit

Connectors

H-MTD connector for Automotive Ethernet

H-MTD connector for Automotive Ethernet

H-MTD SPE connector

H-MTD SPE connector

H-MTD SPE connector

Voltage Range

3,3 VDC

3,3 VDC

3,3 VDC

3,3 VDC

3,3 VDC

Power consumption

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Size & weight

68 × 14 × 14 mm

68 × 14 × 14 mm

76.5 x 13.5 x 20.5 mm, 30 g

76.5 x 13.5 x 20.5 mm, 30 g

76.5 x 13.5 x 20.5 mm, 30 g

EU declaration of conformity

CE, Automotive
grade

CE, Automotive
grade

USCAR 777 - U - 002 - 1 - Z01

USCAR 777 - U - 002 - 1 - Z01

USCAR-EWCAP Drawing Number 777-U-002-1-Z01

Casing & Protection

Metallic enclosure and stainless steel connector, IP20

Metallic enclosure and stainless steel connector, IP20

Metallic enclosure and stainless steel connector, IP20

Fully metallic enclosure and stainless steel

Operating temperature

-40°C to +85°C

-40°C to +85°C

-40°C to +85°C

-40°C to +85°C

Cable Set

None

None

None

None

None

Latency

Dip switch no. 1:
Slave / Master setting
Dip switch no. 2:
100 / 1000Mbps
Dip switch no. 3:
IEEE / Legacy mode
Dip switch no. 4: Single Send S / Multiple Send S mode

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Price class

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