Welcome to the March issue of the Vector newsletter. With this issue we inform you about the following topics: 1. News: 1.1 CANoe/DENoe and CANalyzer/DENalyzer Version 4.1 released 1.2 Sales of CANcardXL starts April, 1st 1.3 CANape Graph Version 4.0.10 (SP1) released 1.4 Diagnostics support with CANoe and CANalyzer 1.5 New maps available for CANape Graph option GPS 1.6 Vector developed test bench software for Faurecia 2. Trainings & Workshops: 2.1 USA: Vector CANtech offers CAN Training Class on Embedded Networking 2.2 USA: Training Class on Embedded Networking with CANopen held at Vector CANtech Office 3. Events: 3.1 15 years of Vector Informatik 3.2 USA: Vector to attend 14th Annual Embedded Systems Conference, San Francisco, April 23-25 3.3 France: Vector at RTS embedded show 2003, April 1-3, 2002 3.4 Germany: Vector at the MOST all Members Meeting, Frankfurt/Main, April 1 3.5 USA: SAE "World Congress" 2003 Wrap-Up 3.6 Event calendar ************************************************************** 1. Product News: ************************************************************** 1.1 CANoe/DENoe and CANalyzer/DENalyzer Version 4.1 released The new Version 4.1 for CANoe/CANalyzer is now released. The main focus of this version is test functionality, diagnostics support and enlarged multi bus features for LIN, MOST and FlexRay. New feature sheet (English): ftp://ftp.vector-informatik.de/pub/pdf/press/CANoeDENoe_4.1_NewFeatures_EN.pdf New feature sheet (German): ftp://ftp.vector-informatik.de/pub/pdf/press/CANoeDENoe_4.1_NewFeatures_DE.pdf ************************************************************** 1.2 Sales of CANcardXL starts April, 1st After a successful field test during the last three months, the sales start for the new PC Card interface CANcardXL will be as scheduled on April, 1st. The CANcardXL features a high throughput (35000 messages / second), time stamps with 1micro seconds time resolution and an exact bus load measurement. For features and details please click: http://www.CANcardXL.com ************************************************************** 1.3 CANape Graph Version 4.0.10 (SP1) released Service Pack 1 of CANape Graph Version 4.0 is now available for downloading from the Vector homepage. English and German language support are now integrated in Service Pack 1. The English manual and tutorial can also be downloaded in PDF format from the Vector homepage. English Version: http://www.vector-informatik.de/english/support/updates_canape.php German Version: http://www.vector-informatik.de/deutsch/support/updates_canape.php ************************************************************** 1.4 Diagnostics support with CANoe and CANalyzer CANoe/DENoe and CANalyzer/DENalyzer are now able to analyze diagnostics communications according to Keyword Protocol 2000. Additional to the support of standard KWP services, support for "Vector CANdelaStudio" diagnostics descriptions is introduced. For further information, please check the press releases on Test and diagnostic support: English version: http://www.vector-informatik.de/english/news/pressreleases.php German version: http://www.vector-informatik.de/deutsch/news/pressemitteilungen.php ************************************************************** 1.5 Several maps available for CANape Graph option GPS The following maps are now available and delivered together with the CANape Graph option GPS: Germany, Great Britain, France, Sweden. For more information, please refer to http://www.vector-informatik.com/english/products/canape_gps.php ************************************************************** 1.6 Vector developed test bench software for Faurecia Faurecia Autositze GmbH & Co. KG., manufacturer of the Audi A8 rear seats, engaged Vector's CANoe Application Development Team to develop the test bench software for testing the complex electronic functionality in the production process. For more information, check the press info: German version: ftp://ftp.vector-informatik.de/pub/pdf/press/PND_CANoeTeam_PressRelease_200303_DE.pdf English version: ftp://ftp.vector-informatik.de/pub/pdf/press/PND_CANoeTeam_PressRelease_200303_EN.pdf ************************************************************** 2. Trainings & Workshops: ************************************************************** 2.1 USA: Vector CANtech offers CAN Training Class on Embedded Networking Vector in conjunction with Embedded Systems Academy is offering a 1-day class on Embedded Networking with CAN For more details, please refer to http://www.vector-cantech.com/training/index.html??esa-can.html ************************************************************** 2.2 USA: Training Class on Embedded Networking with CANopen held at Vector CANtech Office Vector in conjunction with Embedded Systems Academy is offering a 2-day class on Embedded Networking with CANopen For more information, please refer to http://www.vector-cantech.com/training/index.html??esa-canopen.html ************************************************************** 3. Events: ************************************************************** 3.1 15 years of Vector Informatik On April, 1st, 1988, Vector Informatik was established as a 3-man operation. Today, more than 350 employees in Stuttgart, Detroit, Tokyo, Nagoya, Paris, and Gothenburg celebrate its 15th aniversary. ************************************************************** 3.2 USA: Vector to attend 14th Annual Embedded Systems Conference, San Francisco, April 23-25 Vector will be exhibiting at the upcoming Embedded Systems Conference, San Francisco, April 23 - 25. Vector will showcase their development tool - CANoe. For more information, please refer to http://cmp.iconvention.com/sf/v33/index.cvn?id=10008&stab=2 ************************************************************** 3.3 France: Vector at RTS embedded show 2003, April 1-3, 2002 Vector France participates in Embedded show in Paris from April 1st to 3rd. Conference and special presentation on April 2nd. For more information, please refer to http://www.vector-france.com/ (French site) ************************************************************** 3.4 Germany: Vector at the MOST all Members Meeting, Frankfurt/Main, April 1 Vector Informatik presents their solution for MOST. For more information, please go to http://www.vector-informatik.de/english/company/events.html ************************************************************** 3.5 USA: SAE "World Congress" 2003 Wrap-Up Vector highlights from the recent SAE World Congress 2003 in Detroit. Vector showcases CANoe, CANape, LIN and MOST demonstrations to worldwide automotive engineering audience. For more information, please refer to http://www.vector-cantech.com/news/index.html??sae03-06Mar2003.html ************************************************************** 3.6 Event calendar For more information on upcoming events, please refer to http://www.vector-informatik.de/english/company/events.html ************************************************************** Thank you very much for your interest in our newsletter. Kind regards, Your Vector Team ************************************************************** Notes: ************************************************************** You receive this newsletter because you have registered your e-mail address or you are a customer of the Vector Group. ************************************************************** [Recommendation] Please forward this newsletter to all interested colleagues in your company. 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