TraceBox The easy way of validating motor control software. In the early phase of software development, tests on real hardware can reveal unexpected errors. However, due to the high setup effort, in most cases the software is only tested with simulators. The TraceBox is a versatile data acquisition and communication tool for the development and validation of motor control (MCTRL) software that can be used in conjunction with real target hardware. Fast & flexible error analysis High connectivity Plug & Play Suitable for different targets Setup The TraceBox is connected between the PC and the device under test (DUT). Setup the needed interface via plug & play and control the device with the user-friendly PC tools. Key applications ▪ MCTRL real time data tracing of DUT ▪ High level communication with DUT ▪ Timing measurements ▪ State change monitoring ▪ Scan for sporadic software errors Verification of MCTRL algorithms & signal analysis Identification of issues throughout the entire development phase Validation of software adaptions in the ongoing development process Direct implementation in the installed, application-oriented state One standard device for various use cases Block diagram Key features ▪ Data streaming via SPI/UART optimized for low cost microcontroller (e.g. Infineon TLE987x) ▪ Target communication with various application protocols and interfaces (LIN, CAN FD, RS232) ▪ Flashing and debugging via SWD (XMCTM Link functionality) ▪ Time synchronization via EtherCAT in embedded test environments MOTEON GmbH Ehrenbergstraße 11 98693 Ilmenau Tel: +49 89 234 55700 E-Mail: info