Microchip Technology has unveiled its LAN866x family of 10BASE-T1S endpoint devices with Remote Control Protocol (RCP), designed to extend Ethernet connectivity to the edge of in-vehicle networks and accelerate the development of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs). The new LAN866x endpoints simplify network integration by acting as bridges that translate Ethernet packets directly into local digital interfaces, eliminating the need for node-specific software programming. This software-less architecture reduces system complexity, hardware costs, and engineering effort while enabling centralized control of edge nodes for data streaming and device management. Supporting a 10BASE-T1S multidrop topology, the solution enables an all-Ethernet, zonal architecture that lowers cabling and integration costs.
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Ideal for automotive applications such as lighting, audio, and control systems, the LAN866x endpoints streamline communication between Ethernet networks and local digital devices like LED drivers, sensors, and actuators. “With the addition of these RCP endpoint devices, Microchip’s Single Pair Ethernet product line empowers designers to realize a true all-Ethernet architecture for Software-Defined Vehicles,” said Charlie Forni, corporate vice president of Microchip’s networking and communications business unit. The new endpoints expand Microchip’s Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) portfolio, supporting scalable, high-speed connectivity for automotive, industrial, and building automation applications.