The Agilent/Keysight APM1000ET is a specialized media converter and active tap designed for automotive Ethernet applications. It bridges 100BASE-T1 and 1000BASE-T1 automotive Ethernet standards with conventional 10/100/1000 Ethernet, enabling PCs and test equipment to interact directly with automotive ECUs. The device functions as a transparent active tap when inserted between network nodes, allowing full-duplex traffic monitoring and capture—requiring two units for bidirectional tapping between hosts or host-switch configurations.
Technical Specifications
• Automotive Ethernet PHY: Marvell 88Q2112 PHY for 100/1000BASE-T1 connectivity
• Standard Ethernet PHY: 1000BASE-T Ethernet physical layer
• Data Rates: 100BASE-T1 and 1000BASE-T1 selectable via front-panel buttons
• Media Conversion: Converts between 100/1000BASE-T1 automotive Ethernet and 10/100/1000 standard Ethernet
• USB Interface: Type-C for host connection, configuration, and power (compatible with certified USB 3.0 hosts)
• Power Input: DC power jack
• Status Indicators: Programmable membrane label with LEDs showing PHY status, network protocol identification (IP socket, PTP synchronization, Audio/Video streams), and error conditions
– Key Features
• Active tap capability with transparent insertion into automotive Ethernet networks
• Front-panel PHY clock mode selection
• Real-time protocol and error detection via LED status indicators
• Dual internal PHY architecture for simultaneous automotive and standard Ethernet termination
• Direct ECU diagnostics and node simulation support
– Typical Applications
• Automotive Ethernet ECU testing and diagnostics
• Network traffic analysis on automotive Ethernet links
• Node simulation for automotive network validation
• Full-duplex communications monitoring in development and production environments
– Compatibility & Integration
• Configured and managed through neoVI Explorer utility
• Compatible with standard 10/100/1000 Ethernet infrastructure
• Operates with certified USB 3.0 host ports for power and data
