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1000BASE-T1 is the Gigabit variant of Automotive Ethernet over a single twisted pair.

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100BASE-T1 is a 100 Mbit/s variant of Automotive Ethernet over a single twisted pair.

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10BASE-T1S is Single-Pair Ethernet with 10 Mbit/s for short distances and multi-drop topologies.

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A2B

Automotive audio bus for the bidirectional distribution of audio signals.

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A2L

Describes ECU variables, parameters, and memory addresses for measurement/calibration.

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Technical term for external data acquisition units connected to high-end loggers.

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An active tap is an active inline tap for the precise capture of network traffic, including timestamps.

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AUTOSAR platform for high-performance, service-oriented ECUs.

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Key application field in portfolio, product, and industry communication.

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Technical standards for data security from the logger to the data center.

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APIX is an automotive SerDes technology for transmitting high-resolution, uncompressed video data.

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XML exchange format for AUTOSAR system, ECU, and software descriptions.

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ASA Motion Link is a standardized automotive SerDes link for cameras, sensors, and displays.

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Standard for communication between capture modules and central data sinks over Ethernet.

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ASAM standard for XCP over CAN, Ethernet, USB, SPI, and other transports.

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ASAM standard for ODX and the data modeling of ECU diagnostics.

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ASAM standard for ECU variables in measurement and calibration, known through A2L.

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ASAM standard behind FIBEX for the description and configuration of vehicle networks.

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ASAM standard for high-performance storage of large volumes of measurement and bus data.

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ASAM standard for test data management with model, API, and exchange format.

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ASAM extensions to ISO 13209 for exchangeable test sequences.

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HTTP/REST-based API for diagnostics of software-defined vehicles, HPCs, and classic ECUs.

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Ethernet-based in-vehicle networking for high bandwidths and service-oriented communication.

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Key application field for development, qualification, and validation at ViGEM.

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Open standard architecture for automotive software and exchange formats.

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Technical protocol term for supported debug/logging scenarios.

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AVB

AVB is an IEEE technology suite for synchronized, low-latency, and reliable audio/video streams over Ethernet.

B

Return channel in FPD-Link III systems for control and configuration data parallel to the video stream.

B

Algorithm for selecting the best master clock within a PTP/gPTP domain.

B

Term for loggers that pass an external time base on to connected modules.

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BroadR-Reach is an early Automotive Ethernet technology and is considered the predecessor of 100BASE-T1.

B

Share of used bus capacity; important for timing, stability, and logging evaluation.

C

Camera aggregation refers to bundling multiple camera data streams before forwarding them to an ECU or processor.

C

Industry and use-case term for camera-based driver assistance systems.

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CAN

Fundamental vehicle bus for robust, message-based ECU communication.

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Classic CAN variant with up to 8 bytes of payload per frame.

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Extension of CAN with higher data rate and up to 64 bytes of payload.

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Latest CAN generation with large payloads and a focus on Ethernet coexistence.

C

Tool platform for simulation, analysis, and testing of ECUs and networks.

C

CAN-based protocol with object dictionary, PDO/SDO, and network management.

C

Primary term for external acquisition modules connected to central data loggers.

C

Specific term for integrated expansion modules in the CCA 9003 context.

C

Term for synchronizing multiple loggers to increase performance.

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CCA

Umbrella term for the ViGEM system family and overarching designation for the project-specifically adaptable data logging systems.

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CCA

Umbrella term for the ViGEM system family and overarching designation for the project-specifically adaptable data logging systems.

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CCP

Predecessor of XCP for measurement and calibration over CAN.

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Removable media standard of the CompactFlash Association based on PCIe and NVMe.

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Component in SOVD architectures that integrates classic UDS-based diagnostics into SOVD access.

C

AUTOSAR platform for deeply embedded, highly deterministic ECUs.

C

Coaxial cable as a transmission medium for robust high-speed video connections.

C

Benefit-oriented term for synchronized data streams across system boundaries.

C

Use-case term for complete vehicle-level validation.

C

Term for connected vehicle architectures and future mobility solutions.

C

Benefit-oriented term for high-speed logging without data loss.

C

Primary wording for logger performance and data acquisition capability.

C

Control message within ASAM CMP for configuring or controlling capture modules.

C

Specific device term for stationary transfer and readout solutions.

D

Standardized API according to ISO 22900-2 for access to vehicle communication interfaces and diagnostic protocols.

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DAQ

Mechanism for cyclic or event-driven acquisition of ECU data.

D

Primary use-case term for data acquisition in vehicles, laboratories, and fleets.

D

Generic term for encryption functions in devices, storage, and software.

D

Primary designation for devices such as CCA 7010, CCA 9003, and CCA 9010.

D

Central target system that receives acquired data streams from capture modules and stores or further processes them.

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DBC

Text-based description format for CAN messages, signals, and scalings.

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DCM

AUTOSAR BSW module for diagnostic communication between tester and ECU.

D

Specific logger variant for stationary laboratory, test bench, and production environments.

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DEM

AUTOSAR BSW module for managing diagnostic events, DTCs, and event memory.

D

Component that converts a serial data stream back into parallel usable data.

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DET

AUTOSAR module for development and API error tracking in the BSW.

D

Performance-oriented term for the setup and adaptation of technical test environments.

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DID

Identifier for readable or writable diagnostic data in UDS services such as 0x22/0x2E.

D

A directional coupler separates the two signal directions on a shared line for measurement and logging.

D

Key term for ViGEM’s distributed logging concept using central loggers and external Capture Modules.

D

Explanatory running-text variant for the Distributed Data Logging concept.

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DLT

AUTOSAR mechanism for standardized logging and tracing in the vehicle.

D

Transport of diagnostic communication over CAN according to ISO 15765.

D

Diagnostics over IP/Ethernet for high bandwidth and workshop/flash applications.

D

Computing unit that centrally consolidates the functions of a vehicle domain.

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DTC

Standardized fault code used to describe detected malfunctions.

E

Longer EDSFF form factor for high capacities and efficient data-center layouts.

E

Compact EDSFF form factor for dense server and storage configurations.

E

Family of modern SSD form factors for high density and better thermals in the data center.

E

Benefit-oriented term for fast storage exchange and short downtime in the field.

E

Project-related integration, consulting, and customization services for ViGEM solutions.

E

Additional diagnostic data for an event/DTC, usually for analysis and service.

F

Term for rapid availability of data after acquisition.

F

ASAM MCD-2 NET format for describing vehicle networks and topologies.

F

Generic term for storage, export, and analysis formats.

F
FiM

AUTOSAR module that can block or enable functions based on diagnostic states.

F

Deterministic high-speed bus for time-critical applications.

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FMS

Cross-manufacturer standard interface to commercial vehicle data for fleet management.

F

Supplementary PTP/gPTP message with the exact transmission timestamp of a previously sent Sync message.

F

SerDes interface for video, control data, and often also power-over-cable in vehicles.

F

TSN concept for seamless redundancy through replication and elimination of duplicate frames.

F

Snapshot of relevant operating data at the time a fault occurs.

G

Central ECU for routing, translating, and securing data between network domains.

G

SerDes technology from ADI for high-resolution video links with low latency.

G

Second GMSL generation for robust camera and display links over coax or STP.

G

Further development of the GMSL family for higher bandwidths and interoperable ecosystems.

G

IEEE 802.1AS-based time synchronization for in-vehicle Ethernet networks.

G

Primary term for the common time base and highly precise synchronization in the logging system.

G

Leading time source of a PTP/gPTP domain to which other clocks synchronize.

G

GVIF is an automotive interface developed by Sony for transmitting high-bitrate video and control data.

H

Technical term for hardware-based security in the data path.

H

Hardware encryption protects stored data directly in the drive or controller without high CPU load.

H

Umbrella term for ViGEM’s technological positioning in automotive logging.

H

Term for exchanging storage modules during operation.

I

MACsec is a Layer 2 security standard for the confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of Ethernet frames.

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IEEE 802.1AS defines precise time synchronization in time-sensitive Ethernet and TSN networks.

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TSN standard for increased reliability through frame replication and elimination.

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TSN profile for automotive in-vehicle Ethernet communications.

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IEEE 802.1Qav defines the Credit-Based Shaper for the controlled transmission of time-sensitive data streams.

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IEEE 802.1Qbu describes frame preemption to reduce latency for time-sensitive Ethernet frames.

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TSN extension for scheduled traffic based on time-controlled gates and transmission windows.

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IEEE 802.1Qcc extends stream reservation for complex and scalable TSN networks.

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TSN standard for per-stream filtering and policing to protect and limit individual data streams.

I

Term for customer-specific or project-specific interface adaptations.

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Generic term for transfer and readout solutions at the portfolio level.

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Central system component for connecting external modules and multiple Ethernet interfaces.

I

Technical term for support of camera- and video-related interfaces.

I

Standard for Diagnostics over IP in the automotive domain.

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Series of standards for UDS application services on different transport media.

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Series of standards for diagnostics on CAN, including segmentation/transport.

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ISO series of standards for implementing WWH-OBD communication requirements.

I

Standardized communication between tractor and implement over CAN.

J

CAN-based higher-layer standard for commercial vehicles and mobile machinery.

J

SAE interface standard that enables reprogramming and diagnostic applications to work with multiple VCI tools.

K

Legacy serial diagnostic line, widely used before UDS/DoCAN.

L

Term for stationary data acquisition, analysis, and ingest in laboratory environments.

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LDF

File for the complete description of a LIN cluster with frames, nodes, and schedules.

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LIN

Simple, low-cost sub-bus for sensors/actuators using the master-slave principle.

L

Replaying recorded bus data for analysis or test reproduction.

L

ViGEM-specific term for synchronizing multiple logger devices.

L

Term for supply and project continuity over longer periods.

L

CSI-2 function for reducing latency and for more efficient transmission of aggregated image data.

L

Feature term for script-based control of numerous device functions.

M

A MAC-PHY combines MAC and PHY in a single component for the simple Ethernet connection of edge nodes.

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MDF

Binary format for storing recorded or calculated measurement data.

M

Secondary term or explanatory addition for Capture Modules.

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A media converter translates between different Ethernet physical layers such as T1 and TX.

M

Long-range SerDes physical layer for applications such as automotive ADAS and industrial image processing.

M

Alternative MIPI physical layer for CSI-2 with high efficiency and lane scaling.

M

The MIPI Camera Security Framework defines security mechanisms for protected image data transmission between the sensor and the ECU.

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MIPI CSE extends MIPI CSI-2 with additional services for functional safety and security.

M

Widely used high-speed interface for image sensors and camera data.

M

Short-range physical layer on which CSI-2 is typically implemented.

M

Benefit-oriented term for fast media exchange and high field availability.

M

Legacy multimedia networking for in-vehicle infotainment systems.

M

Modular vehicle interface framework in which the D-PDU API is used as the standardized protocol interface.

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NCF

Description of the properties of an individual LIN node.

N

CAN-based standard for networking marine sensors and displays.

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NvM

AUTOSAR module for persistent storage, e.g. of diagnostic information.

N

Industry standard for communication between host software and non-volatile memory over various transports.

O

Regulated standardized vehicle diagnostics for emissions-related data and faults.

O

UDS-based successor to classic OBD communication according to SAE J1979-2.

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ODS

Standard for persistent storage and querying of test and measurement data.

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ODX

XML-based format for the standardized description of diagnostic data and services.

O

Target group term for ViGEM’s core customers.

O
OTX

Standardized language/format for executable test and diagnostic sequences.

P

Standardized passthrough concept for ECU programming with hardware that can be used across manufacturers.

P

Technical terms for analysis and exchange formats of recorded data.

P

High-performance transport over which NVMe is typically connected locally.

P

PTP/gPTP message for determining the peer delay on a direct link.

P

Response message to a peer delay request for calculating link latency.

P
PDO

Object for efficient real-time process data transmission in CANopen.

P

Method for determining link delay between two directly connected time nodes.

P

Mechanism for stream-specific filtering and policing within TSN networks.

P
PGN

Message identifier at protocol level for J1939-derived networks.

P
PID

OBD-II data identifier for standardized live data such as RPM or speed.

P

PLCA is a mechanism for 10BASE-T1S that avoids collisions and coordinates bus access.

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PLP

PLP (Power Loss Protection) prevents data loss during sudden power failures.

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PoC

Power over Coax enables the combined transmission of power and data over the same coaxial cable.

P

Term for high-speed connections such as 1000Base-T1 or GSML2 in the vehicle.

P

Feature term for semi-automatic annotation of test drives.

P

Term for stationary environments close to development and production.

P

Generic term for supported communication, debug, and logging protocols.

P
PTP

Protocol for precise time synchronization in networks; in TSN often used via the gPTP profile.

R

Term for compact design in development projects with limited installation space.

R

Core benefit for trust, quality, and operational reliability in logging operation.

R

Primary term for mobile storage modules of the CCA families.

R

Simulation of missing network participants for ECU testing without a complete vehicle.

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RID

Identifier for diagnostic routines, e.g. self-tests or calibration/service procedures.

R

Term for mechanical robustness and resistance to shock and vibration.

R

RTSP controls real-time media streams, while RTP transports the actual audio, video, or sensor data.

S

SAE standard for OBD diagnostic modes and PIDs, supplemented by the Digital Annex.

S

Standard part for OBDonUDS with UDS-based diagnostic services for emissions-related vehicle data.

S

Standard part for ZEVonUDS for the standardized diagnostics of emissions- or powertrain-relevant ZEV data.

S

SAE standard for the definition and classification of Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

S

Sampling rate at which analog or digital values are acquired.

S

Konkrete Formulierung für Transferleistung bei Copy Stations und Speichern.

S
SDO

Object for configuration and parameter access in CANopen.

S

Sensor fusion combines data from multiple sensors into a shared and more robust environmental model.

S

General transmission concept that sends parallel data serially and converts it back again at the other end.

S

Component that converts parallel data into a serial high-speed stream.

S

Dynamic discovery of available services in the vehicle network.

S

Compact, hot-pluggable transceiver form factor for 10 Gigabit Ethernet and similar high-speed connections.

S

Shielded twisted pair as an alternative transmission medium for SerDes links.

S

Benefit-oriented term for placing Capture Modules close to the signal source.

S

Monitoring a CAN bus without actively sending ACKs or frames.

S

AUTOSAR middleware for service-oriented communication over IP/Ethernet.

S

Mechanism for finding, offering, and subscribing to SOME/IP services.

S
SPN

Standardized signal identifier within J1939 messages.

S

Status message within ASAM CMP for transmitting status information from the acquisition chain.

S

Counterpart to DAQ: feeding data/stimuli into an ECU at runtime.

S

PTP/gPTP message for distributing the current time reference to downstream nodes.

S

Term for connecting ViGEM products to existing toolchains and vehicle networks.

T
Tap

A tap is a tapping device for capturing data traffic on a line or link.

T

TC10 defines standardized sleep and wake-up mechanisms for PHYs in the Automotive Ethernet environment.

T

TC14 describes OPEN Alliance specifications and interoperability requirements related to 10BASE-T1S.

T
TC8

TC8 is the OPEN Alliance committee for test and conformance specifications of Automotive Ethernet ECUs.

T
TC9

TC9 defines requirements and test procedures for Automotive Ethernet channels, cables, and connectors.

T

Consulting on architecture, interfaces, and logging concepts in development projects.

T

Technical term for recording bus data delivered by connected probes via Ethernet.

T

Clear use-case term for stationary development and validation environments.

T

Term for the logger as the leading time source in the distributed system.

T

Time-slot-based queue mechanism in TSN for deterministic transmission of prioritized frames.

T

Timestamp for the exact temporal classification of bus and measurement data.

T

Bridging term for integration into existing development and validation environments.

T

Bridge/switch that measures the residence time of frames and accounts for it in the correction field.

T
TSN

IEEE standards for deterministic Ethernet communication with a synchronized time base.

U
U.2

Server/data-center form factor for NVMe SSDs in the 2.5-inch environment.

U
UDS

ISO 14229 diagnostic protocol for sessions, DTCs, routines, and data access.

V

Quality-related term for tested and validated components, especially storage devices.

V

Term for communication, integration, and validation contexts in the vehicle.

V

Manufacturer-specific message type in ASAM CMP for project-specific extensions.

V

Logical channels in CSI-2 for separating multiple data streams or sensor outputs over one link.

V
VPG

Performance profile of the CompactFlash Association for guaranteed video write rates of compatible cards.

W

Globally harmonized OBD communication based on UDS with DoCAN and DoIP as transports.

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XCP

Bus-independent master-slave protocol for ECU measurement and calibration.

X

Technical protocol term for measurement and calibration communication over Ethernet.

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ZCU

Zonal computing unit for communication, power distribution, and local vehicle functions.

Z

UDS-based OBD standard for ZEVs and PHEVs according to SAE J1979-3.