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Technical PSI5
Specification Peripheral Sensor Interface V2.0
Peripheral Sensor Interface

for Automotive Applications
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PSI5 Technical Specification 110601_psi5_spec_v20_base.doc V2.0 01.06.2011

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Contents
1 Introduction 3
1.1 Description ....................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 PSI5 Main Features ......................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Scope ............................................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Legal Information ............................................................................................................................. 4
2 System Setup & Operation Modes 6

2.1 System Setup ................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 PSI5 Operation Modes..................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Asynchronous Operation (PSI5-A)................................................................................................... 8
2.3.1 Asynchronous Single Sensor Configuration .......................................................................... 8
2.4 Synchronous Operation ................................................................................................................... 9
2.4.1 Timing of Synchronous Operation Modes ............................................................................. 9
2.4.2 Bus Operation Principle ....................................................................................................... 10
2.4.3 Synchronous Parallel Bus Mode (PSI5-P)........................................................................... 12

2.4.4 Synchronous Universal Bus Mode (PSI5-U) ....................................................................... 13
2.4.5 Synchronous Daisy Chain Bus Mode (PSI5-D) ................................................................... 14
2.4.6 Sensor Cluster / Multichannel.............................................................................................. 15
3 Sensor to ECU communication 16

3.1 Physical Layer ................................................................................................................................ 16
3.1.1 Bit Encoding - Sensor to ECU Communication ................................................................... 16
3.2 Data Link Layer .............................................................................................................................. 17
3.2.1 Data Frames - Sensor to ECU Communication................................................................... 17
3.2.2 Error Detection..................................................................................................................... 18
3.2.3 Frame Format ...................................................................................................................... 19
3.3 Data Range .................................................................................................................................... 20
3.3.1 Data Range (10 Bit) ............................................................................................................. 20
3.3.2 Scaling of Data Range (for data words longer than 10 bit) ................................................. 21
3.4 Serial Channel................................................................................................................................ 22
4 ECU to Sensor Communication 24

4.1 Physical Layer ................................................................................................................................ 24
4.1.1 Tooth Gap method............................................................................................................. 24
4.1.2 Pulse Width method .......................................................................................................... 24
4.2 Data Link Layer .............................................................................................................................. 25
5 Application Layer Implementations 29

5.1 Sensor Initialization / Identification................................................................................................. 29
5.1.1 Frame Format - Data range initialization ............................................................................. 29
5.1.2 Meta Information .................................................................................................................. 31
5.1.3 Vendor ID ............................................................................................................................. 31
5.2 Bidirectional Communication.......................................................................................................... 32
5.2.1 Sensor Adresses.................................................................................................................. 32
5.2.2 Function Codes and responses for bidirectional communication Frame 1 to 3 ............... 33
5.2.3 Returned Error Codes Sensor Response for Frame 1-3.................................................. 34
6 Parameter Specification 35
6.1 General Parameters....................................................................................................................... 35
6.1.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings ................................................................................................. 35
6.1.2 System Parameters ............................................................................................................. 35

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6.2 Sensor Power-on Characteristics .................................................................................................. 39

6.3 Undervoltage Reset and Microcut Rejection ................................................................................. 40
6.4 Data Transmission Parameters ..................................................................................................... 41
6.5 Synchronization Signal................................................................................................................... 42
6.6 Timing Definitions for synchronous operation modes.................................................................... 45
6.6.1 Generic Time slot calculation............................................................................................... 45
7 System Configuration & Test Conditions 48

7.1 System Modelling ........................................................................................................................... 48
7.1.1 Supply Line Model ............................................................................................................... 48
7.2 Asynchronous Mode ...................................................................................................................... 48
7.3 Parallel Bus Mode .......................................................................................................................... 49
7.4 Universal Bus Mode ....................................................................................................................... 50
7.5 Daisy Chain Bus Mode................................................................................................................... 50
7.6 Test Conditions & Reference Networks Sensor Testing ............................................................ 51
7.6.1 Reference Networks for Asynchronous Mode and Parallel Bus Mode ............................... 51
7.6.2 Reference Networks for Universal Bus Mode and Daisy Chain Bus Mode......................... 53
7.6.3 Test Parameter Specification............................................................................................... 54

7.6.4 Sensor Reference Tests for Asynchronous Mode and Parallel Bus Mode ......................... 54
7.6.5 Sensor Reference Tests for Universal Bus Mode and Daisy Chain Bus Mode .................. 55
7.7 Test Conditions & Reference Networks - Transceiver / ECU Testing ........................................... 55
8 Interoperability Requirements 56
9 Document History & Modifications 57

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1 Introduction
1.1 Description
The Peripheral Sensor Interface (PSI5) is an interface for automotive sensor applications. PSI5 is an open
standard based on existing sensor interfaces for peripheral airbag sensors, already proven in millions of
airbag systems. The technical characteristics, the low implementation overhead as well as the attractive cost
make the PSI5 also suitable for many other automotive sensor applications.
Development goal of the PSI5 is a flexible, reliable communication standard for automotive sensor
applications that can be used and implemented free of charge.
The PSI5 development and the publication of this technical specification are responsibly managed by the
PSI5 Steering Committee, formed by the companies Autoliv, Bosch, and Continental.
This PSI5 technical specification V2.0 is a joint development of the companies Autoliv, Bosch, Continental,
Analog Devices, CS Group, ELMOS, Freescale, Hella, IHR, Infineon, Seskion, ST, TRW and OnSemi.
1.2 PSI5 Main Features
Main features of the PSI5 are high speed and high reliability data transfer at lowest possible implementation
overhead and cost. PSI5 covers the requirements of the low-end segment of digital automotive interfaces
and offers a universal and flexible solution for multiple sensor applications. It is characterized by
Two-wire current interface

Manchester coded digital data transmission
High data transmission speed of 125kbps or optional 189kbps
High EMC robustness and low emission
Wide range of sensor supply current
Variable data word length (10 to 28 bit with one bit granularity)
Asynchronous or synchronous operation and different bus modes
Bidirectional communication
This updated Version 2.0 contains several new features in terms of Physical and Data Link Layer
parameters in order to enlarge the application range of the PSI5 Interface. Due to backward compatibility
established parameters according to Specification V1.3 are still valid; the alternative implementations are
mainly optional and specifically indicated.
Though, general interface parameters are given within this Basic Specification document, application specific
frameworks and conditions are given in the effective substandards airbag, vehicle dynamics control and
powertrain. Recommended operation modes and system configurations are given therein, as well as
forbidden configurations are excluded.

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Please be aware, that not every feature can be combined among one other. Hence it is in responsibility of
the system vendor to evaluate what features are necessary to fulfill the system requirements and assure that
the combination of features is compatible.
1.3 Scope
This document describes the interface according to the ISO/OSI reference model and contains the
corresponding parameter specifications. PSI5 standardizes the low level communication between peripheral
sensors and electronic control units.
1.4 Legal Information
The specification may be reproduced or copied, subject to acceptance of the contents of this document.
No part of this specification may be modified or translated in any form or by any means without prior written
permission of Autoliv, Bosch, and Continental. With their permission Autoliv, Bosch, and Continental assume
no liability for the modifications or translations made by third parties.
In case Autoliv, Bosch, and Continental permit any of the aforementioned modifications or translations
Autoliv, Bosch, and Continental shall be entitled to use such modifications or translations free of charge for
future versions of the PSI5 protocol and make such future versions available to third parties under the same
terms and conditions as for the PSI5 protocol.
Disclaimer
The specification and all enclosed documents are provided to you "AS IS". You assume total responsibility
and risk for your use of them including the risk of any defects or inaccuracies therein.
Autoliv, Bosch, Continental and the other members of the PSI5 Consortium do not make, and expressly
disclaim, any express or implied warranties of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, implied
warranties of merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose, warranties or title or non-infringement.
The PSI5-consortium shall not be liable for

(a) any incidental, consequential, or indirect damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of
profits, business interruption, loss of programs or information, and the like) arising out of the use of
or inability to use the specification or enclosed documents,
(b) any claims attributed to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies in the specification or enclosed
documents.
As far as personal injuries are caused due to the specification or any of the enclosed documents and to the
extent the mandatory laws of the law applicable restrict the limitation of liability in such cases or in other
circumstances as for example liability due to wilful intent, fraudulently concealed defects or breach of
cardinal obligations, the mandatory law applicable shall remain unimpaired.

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Indemnification
You shall indemnify and hold harmless Autoliv, Bosch, Continental and all members of the PSI5 consortium,
their affiliates and authorized representatives against any claims, suits or proceedings asserted or
commenced by any third party and arising out of, or relating to, you using the specification or enclosed
documents. This obligation shall include indemnification against all damages, losses, costs and expenses
(including attorneys fees) incurred by the consortium, their affiliates and authorized representatives as a
result of any such claims, suits or proceedings, including any costs or expenses incurred in defending
against any such claims, suits, or proceedings.
By making use of the PSI5 protocol you declare your approval with the above standing terms and conditions.
This document is subject to change without notice.

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2 System Setup & Operation Modes
2.1 System Setup
Figure 1 shows a possible system setup for peripheral sensors connected to an ECU with PSI5.
Peripheral
Electronic Control Unit
Sensors
Two-Wire
Current Interface
C Transceiver Sensor 1
Interface ASIC
Sensor 2
Sensor 3 Sensor 4
Sensor 5 Sensor 6 Sensor 7
Figure 1 Connection of peripheral sensors to an ECU (Example)
The sensors are connected to the ECU by just two wires, using the same lines for power supply and data
transmission. The transceiver ASIC provides a pre-regulated voltage to the sensors and reads in the
transmitted sensor data. The example above shows a point-to-point connection for sensor 1 and 2 and two
different bus configurations for sensor 3 and 4, and 5 to 7, respectively.

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2.2 PSI5 Operation Modes
The different PSI5 operation modes define topology and parameters of the communication between ECU
and sensors such as communication mode, number of data bits, error detection, cycle time, number of time
slots per cycle and bit rate.
PSI5 - A / P / U / D / V dd P / CRC - tttt / n L/H
Communication Mode:
N of Data Bits
Error Detection
Cycle Time in s
N of Time Slots per cycle
Bit Rate
Figure 2 Denomination of PSI5 operation modes
Example PSI5-P10P-500/3L:
PSI5 synchronous parallel bus operation, 10 data bits with parity bit, 500s sync cycle time with three time
slots and a standard 125 kbps data rate.
Communication Modes
A Asynchronous Mode
P Synchronous Parallel Bus Mode
U Synchronous Universal Bus Mode
D Synchronous Daisy Chain Bus Mode
V Variable Time Triggered Synchronous Operation Mode
Error Detection
P One Parity Bit
CRC Three Bits Cyclic Redundancy Check
Bit Rate
L 125 kbps
H 189 kbps
Cycle time
tttt cycle time in s (e.g. 500)
or minimum allowed cycle time in s for variable time triggered operation (e.g. 228)

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2.3 Asynchronous Operation (PSI5-A)
PSI5-A describes a point-to-point connection for unidirectional, asynchronous data transmission.

Each sensor is connected to the ECU by two wires. After switching on the power supply, the sensor starts
transmitting data to the ECU periodically. Timing and repetition rate of the data transmission are controlled
by the sensor.
ECU
S1
Timing VSS
Diagram
0V
S1 S1 S1 S1 S1
Figure 3 PSI5-A asynchronous point-to-point connection
2.3.1 Asynchronous Single Sensor Configuration
VE RE RCE RCS VSS ISink

wire
VCE
CE RCS CS
RCE
ECU Sensor
Figure 4 Single sensor configuration (simplified diagram)

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2.4 Synchronous Operation
The synchronous operation modes work according to the TDMA method (Time Division Multiple Access).
The sensor data transmission is synchronized by the ECU using voltage modulation. Synchronization can
optionally be used for point-to-point configurations and is mandatory for bus modes.
2.4.1 Timing of Synchronous Operation Modes
TSync
Figure 5 Fixed time triggered synchronous operation
[e.g.: 60 @ 10000 rpm] [e.g.: 60 @ 8000 rpm]

TSync TSync
Figure 6 Variable time triggered synchronous operation

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2.4.2 Bus Operation Principle
In the PSI5 bus topologies, one or more sensors are connected to the ECU in parallel.
ECU
S1 S2 Sn
TSYNC
Timing V2
Diagram
Threshold
V1
0V
S1 S2 --- Sn S1 t
Figure 7 Basic PSI5 bus topology
Each data transmission period is initiated by a voltage synchronization signal from the ECU to the sensors.
Having received the synchronization signal, each sensor starts transmitting its data with the corresponding
time shift in the assigned time slot.

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In a parallel bus configuration, an individual identification of the sensors is required. Alternatively the sensors
can be connected in a Daisy Chain configuration to the ECU. In this configuration the sensors have no
fixed address and can be connected to each position on the bus. During startup, each sensor receives an
individual address and then passes the supply voltage to the following sensor subsequently. The addressing
is realized by bidirectional communication from the ECU to the sensor using a specific sync signal pattern.
After having assigned the individual addresses, the sensors start to transmit data in their corresponding time
slots in the same way as specified in the parallel bus topology.
ECU
S1 S2 Sn
Timing Addressing Run Mode

Diagram Sequence
V2 Tsyn
Vthreshold
V1
Tslo
0V
S1 S2 Sn S1
Figure 8 Daisy Chain Bus Topology

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2.4.3 Synchronous Parallel Bus Mode (PSI5-P)
PSI5-P describes a bus configuration for synchronous data transmission of one or more sensors. Each
sensor is connected to the ECU by a separate pair of wires (star topology).
VE RE RCE RCS VSS ISink

wire
Sensor
CE 1 CS 1
RCE RCS
RCE RCS VSS ISink

wire
Sensor
2 CS 2
RCE RCS
RCE wire RCS VSS ISink

Sensor
3 CS 3
RCE RCS
ECU
Figure 9 Synchronous Parallel Bus Mode (simplified schematic)
In order to provide an interchangeability of different sensor and transceiver components, additional interface
parameters for ECU, sensors, and wiring are specified for this bus mode (see chapter 7.3).

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2.4.4 Synchronous Universal Bus Mode (PSI5-U)
PSI5-U describes a bus configuration for synchronous data transmission of one or more sensors. The
sensors are connected to the ECU in different wiring topologies including splices or pass-through
configurations.
RCE RCS
wire
RE RCE 1 RCS ISink
VE
VCE Sensor
RCS
CE CS 1
RCS
RCS
wire
ECU 2 RCS ISink
Sensor
RCS
CS 2
RCS
Sen
wire
3 RCS3 ISink
Sensor
RCS
CS 3
RCS
Figure 10 Example for a pass-through configuration (simplified schematic)
The wiring and sensors are considered as a black box resulting in a limited interchangeability of sensor
and transceiver components. Interface parameters are given for the ECU and the black box only (see
chapter 7.4).

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2.4.5 Synchronous Daisy Chain Bus Mode (PSI5-D)
PSI5-D describes a bus configuration for synchronous data transmission of one or more sensors connected
in a daisy chain configuration. The required addressing of the sensors during start up is specified in
chapter 5.2.2.
RCE RCS
wire
RE RCE RCS ISink
VE VCE Sensor
RCS
CE RDS On CS 1
RCS
RCS
wire
ECU RCS ISink
Sensor
RCS
RDS On CS 2
RCS
RCS
wire
RCS ISink Sensor
RCS 3
CS
RCS
Figure 11 Synchronous Daisy Chain Bus (simplified schematic)

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2.4.6 Sensor Cluster / Multichannel
In a sensor cluster configuration, one physical sensor contains two or more logical channels. Examples
could be a two channel acceleration sensor or a combined temperature and pressure sensor.
The data transmission of the different channels can be realized by splitting up the data word of each data
frame into two or more blocks or by transmitting the data for the different channels in separate data frames
using time multiplex.
ECU
Sensor
Ch A Ch B
Cluster
S1
Multiple channel
transmission using S1 Ch A Ch B S1 Ch A Ch B S1 Ch A Ch B ... t
one data word
Time multiplexed S1 Ch A S1 Ch B S1 Ch A S1 Ch B S1 Ch A ... t

data transmission
Figure 12 Implementation example sensor cluster
Sensor cluster / multichannel operation modes can be combined with both asynchronous and synchronous
data transmission and with the different bus configurations.

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3 Sensor to ECU communication
3.1 Physical Layer
PSI5 uses two wires for both power supply to the sensors and data transmission. The ECU provides a pre-
regulated voltage to the sensor. Data transmission from the sensor to the ECU is done by current modulation
on the power supply lines. Current oscillations are damped by the ECU.
3.1.1 Bit Encoding - Sensor to ECU Communication
A "low" level (IS,Low) is represented by the normal (quiescent) current consumption of the sensor(s). A "high"
level (IS,High) is generated by an increased current sink of the sensor (IS,Low + IS). The current modulation is
detected within the transceiver ASIC.
IS Bit 0 Bit 1 Bit 2

0 0 1
IS,High
IThreshold IS
IS,Low
TBit
t
Figure 13 Bit encoding using supply current modulation
Manchester coding is used for data transmission. A logic "0" is represented by a rising slope and a logic "1"
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3.2 Data Link Layer
3.2.1 Data Frames - Sensor to ECU Communication
The data frames are sent periodically from the sensor to the ECU. A minimum gap time TGap larger than one
maximum bit duration TBit is required between two data frames. Each PSI5 data frame consists of p bits
containing
two start bits (S1 and S2),
one parity bit (P) with even parity or alternatively 3 CRC bits (C0, C1, C2), and
a data region (D0 D[k-1]) with k = 10.. 28 bit.
frame duration
S1 S2 D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 P
"0 "0 "1 "1 "1" "0" "0" "1" "1" "1" "1" "0" "1"
IS ,High
Manchester Code
Transmission of 0x1E7
(Status "Sensor Ready) IS ,Low
0x1E7 = 01 1110 0111b

T BIT
Figure 14 Example of a data frame with 10 data bits (D0-D9), 2 start bits (S1,S2) and one parity bit (P).
The total length of a PSI5 frame is p = k+3 data bits (in case of frames with parity bit) or p = k+5 data bits (in
case of frames with CRC). Data bits are transmitted LSB first. The parity or CRC check bits cover the bits of
the entire data region. The length of the data region can vary between k = 10 28 bits (with 1-bit
granularity).

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3.2.2 Error Detection
Error detection is realized by a single bit even parity (for 10 bit data words) or a three bit CRC
(recommended for longer data words). The generator polynomial of the CRC is g(x)=1+x+x3 with a binary
CRC initialization value 111. The transmitter extends the data bits by three zeros (as MSBs). This
augmented data word shall be fed (LSB first) into the shift registers of the CRC check. Start bits are ignored
in this check. When the last zero of the augmentation is pending on the input adder, the shift registers
contain the CRC checksum. These three check bits shall be transmitted in reverse order (MSB first: C2, C1,
C0).
Example: 16 Bit Data Word 0xAD2C with 3-Bit CRC

S1 S2 D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10 D11 D12 D13 D14 D15 C2 C1 C0

0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0
C = 1100 2 = 0010 D = 1101 A = 1010
C0 C1 C2
CRC Calculation input
Scheme data T T T
2 3 3
1*1 + 1*X + 0*X + 1*X =X +X+1
Figure 15 16 Bit Data word example with 3-Bit CRC

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3.2.3 Frame Format
The data frame may contain one or more data regions.

One mandatory Data Field A with data bits A0 A[n-1] (scalable n = 1024 with 1-bit granularity)
And additional optional fields:
Data Field B with data bits B0 B[m-1] (optional 0, or scalable m = 1 12 bit with 1-bit granularity)
Sensor status (error flag) E0 ... E[r-1] (optional 0, 1 or 2 bit)
Frame control, type of frame F0, F[q-1] (optional 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 bit)
Serial messaging channel M0, M1 (optional 0 or 2 bit)
Each optional data region can be omitted in total or varied in bit length, but, if applied, the specific hierarchy
of the data regions must be kept as shown in fig. Figure 16.
PSI5 Frame p = 13 .. 33 bit
CRC MSB
Data MSB
CRC LSB
Data LSB
Payload Data Region (k = 10..28 bit)
D0 D1 D2 D[k-3] D[k-2] D[k-1]
S1 S2 M0 M1 F0 ... F[q-1] E0 E[r-1] B0 B1

... B[m-1] A0
... A[n-3] A[n-2] A[n-1] C2 C1 C0
Messaging Frame control Status Data Region B Data Region A CRC or parity
Start bits 1, 3 bit
optional optional optional (optional) n = 1024 bit
2 bit
0, 2 bit 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 bit 0, 1 or 2 bit m = 012 bit 1bit granularity
1bit granularity
Figure 16 different parts of the PSI5 data frame
Bits function Number of bits comment

M0, M1 messaging 0, 2 Serial messaging channel (optional)
F0 F[q-1] Frame control 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 (optional)
E0 E[r-1] status 0, 1, 2 (optional)
B0 B[n-1] Payload Data 0, 1, 2, , 12 Additional data region B (optional)
A0 A[m-1] Payload Data 10, , 24 data region A (mandatory)

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3.3 Data Range
PSI5 data messages are divided into three separate ranges: a data range for the sensor output signal, a
range for status and error messages and a range for initialization data.
3.3.1 Data Range (10 Bit)
For 10 bit sensors, the decimal values 480 to +480 are used for the sensor output signal. The range 512
to 481 is reserved for the block and data IDs and can be used for transmitting initialization data during
startup of the sensor (see chapter 5.1). The range from +481 to +511 is used for status and error messages.
Dec Hex Signification Range
+511 0x1FF Reserved (ECU internal use) *1

: : Reserved (ECU internal use) *1

+504 0x1F8 Reserved (ECU internal use) *1
+503 0x1F7 Reserved (Sensor use) *2
+500 0x1F4 Sensor Defect
: : Reserved (ECU internal use) *1
Status & Error
+495 0x1EF Reserved (Sensor use) *2 2
Messages
: : Reserved (Sensor use) *2
+489 0x1E9 Sensor in Diagnostic Mode
+488 0x1E8 Sensor Busy
+487 0x1E7 Sensor Ready
+486 0x1E6 Sensor Ready but Unlocked
+485 0x1E5 Reserved (Sensor use) *2
+482 0x1E2 Bidirectional Communication: RC Error
+481 0x1E1 Bidirectional Communication: RC o.K.
+480 0x1E0 Highest Positive Sensor Signal
: : :
0 0x000 Signal Amplitude "0" Sensor Output Signal 1
: : :
-480 0x220 Highest Negative Sensor Signal
-481 0x21F Status Data 1111
: : :
-496 0x210 Status Data 0000 Block ID's and Data for
3
-497 0x20F Block ID 16 Initialization
: : :
-512 0x200 Block ID 1
(*1) Usage for ECU internal purpose possible (e.g. No Data, Manchester Error etc.)

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(*2) Reserved for future extensions of this specification, usage not recommended.
3.3.2 Scaling of Data Range (for data words longer than 10 bit)
The sensor output signal range scales with the data word length, whereas status and initialization data
words for frames with a payload data region of more than 10 bits still are sent in 10 bit codes of data region 2
and 3. Hence, during Initialization with the Data range method, the 10 bit codes MSB of the payload region
are always used for signaling as defined in Chapter 5.1. The remaining bits of the payload region (either
A[10]A[23] or an optional Data region B) are free to use.
The following fractions of the Payload Data Region are not affected by signaling range definition:
- Remaining bits above 10 of Data Region A (A[10]...A[23])
- Data Region B (optional)
- Serial Messaging Channels (optional)

- Frame Control (optional)
- Status (optional)
Figure 17 Scaling of Data range

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3.4 Serial Channel
The serial message frame stretches over 18 consecutive PSI5 data messages from the transmitter as shown
below. All 18 frames must be successfully transmitted for the serial value to be received. The messaging bit
M1 of sensor frame No. 8 determines the serial format (12bit data field with 8bit ID or 16bit data field with
4bit ID). In synchronous operation the serial frame, or its constituent messaging bits, respectively, is
assigned to the related time slot of the corresponding PSI5 frame.
Figure 18 Serial Data Frame generated by the two messaging bits of the sensor data frame (messaging
channel)
The generator polynomial of the 6bit checksum is g(x)=1+x+x4+x6 with a binary initialization value 010101.
The CRC value is derived from the serial messaging contents of sensor frame 7 to 18, the bits are read in to
a newly generated message data word starting with the serial Data bit M0 of sensor frame 7 and ending with
the serial data bit M1 of sensor frame 18. The reading order is illustrated in fig. 19.
For CRC generation the transmitter extends the message data by six zeros. This augmented data word is
fed into the shift registers of the CRC check. When the last zero of the augmentation is pending on the input
adder, the shift registers contain the CRC checksum. These six check bits shall be transmitted MSB first [C5,
C4, ... C0]

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Messaging bits for checksum Calculation
Sensor Frame
Frame No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Serial Data (bit M1) 1
0 3
C 5
0 7 0 ID9
serial 11
0 13
0(7-4) 0 15
0 170 ID19
serial 21
0 23
0(3-0) 0
Serial Data (bit M0) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
Figure 19 Read in order for checksum generation


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4 ECU to Sensor Communication
While the sensor to ECU communication is realized by current signals, voltage modulation on the supply
lines is used to communicate with the sensors. The PSI5 sync signal is used for the sensor synchronization
in all synchronous operation modes and also as physical layer for bidirectional communication.
4.1 Physical Layer
ECU to Sensor communication is performed according to either one of the following two procedures.
4.1.1 Tooth Gap method

1 0 1 1 0 0 1
Figure 20 Bit Encoding according to the Tooth Gap Method
A logical 1 is represented by the presence of a sync signal, a logical 0 by the absence of a sync signal at
the expected time window of the sync signal period. The voltage for a logical 0 must remain below the 0.5V
limit specified as the sync signal t0 start condition.
This Bit Encoding method is only applicable with a fixed sync signal period.
4.1.2 Pulse Width method
0 0 0 1 1
Figure 21 Bit Encoding via Pulse width
A logical 0 is represented by the presence of the regular (short) PSI5 sync signal, a logical 1 by a longer
sync signal (see chapter 6.5)

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4.2 Data Link Layer
The frames for the ECU to sensor communication are composed by

A specific start condition, enabling secure detection of the frame start even after loss of synchronization
The sensor address
A data field
A checksum to ensure data integrity
Transmission of a correct ECU to Sensor data frame does not have to be acknowledged in general.
However, if required by the application, the sensor may send an optional response to the ECU by either
transmitting a return code and return data out of the reserved data range area or via the serial channels
messaging bits.
Data Frames and Formats
ECU to Sensor data frames are structured as described below. They are applied in different ways for the bit
coding method in use. The Tooth Gap method is limited to usage of data frame formats 1-3, whereas the
Pulse Width method is applicable with all 4 frames. A combined usage of the frame types 1-3 and frame 4
within one implementation is forbidden in order to ensure safe data recognition. Specific regulations must be
given in the corresponding substandards or specific product specifications.
The frames 1-3 are composed by three start bits, a data field containing the sensor address, function code
and data and a three bit CRC. Sensor response may be sent in data range format within the following two or
three sync periods. Three data field lengths are available, short, long and xlong.
1 1 0 1 0 1 1 1

RC RD1 RD2
Start Start Bits Data Field CRC Sensor Response

Condition
Figure 22 Data frame ECU to sensor communication e.g. Tooth Gap method applicable to frame
formats 1-3
The start condition for an ECU to sensor communication consists of either at least five consecutive logical
zeros or at least 31 consecutive logical ones. The sensor responds with the standard sensor to ECU current
communication in its corresponding time slot. Sync Bits (logical 1) are introduced at each fourth bit
position in order to ensure a differentiation between data content and start condition and to enable sensor
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Sensor Adress (SAdr) and the function Codes (FC) as shown in fig. 23. The calculation of the three bit
checksum is given in Ch. 3.2.2
Frame 1 Short
Start SAdr FC CRC Resp
0 1 0 S A0 A1 A2 S F0 F1 F2 S C2 C1 C0 RC RD1 S Synchronisation Bit [1]
N Bits: 15+2 (8.5ms @ 500s)
Frame 2 Long (4-Bit Data Nibbles)

Start SAdr FC RAdr Data CRC Resp
0 1 0 S A0 A1 A2 S F0 F1 F2 S X0 X1 X2 S X3 X4 X5 S D0 D1 D2 S D3 C2 C1 S C0 RC RD1 RD2
N Bits: 29+3 (16ms @ 500s); Address / Data Range: 64 x 4 Bit

Frame 2 Long (8-Bit Data Word)

0 1 0 S A0 A1 A2 S F0 F1 F2 S X0 X1 D0 S D1 D2 D3 S D4 D5 D6 S D7 C2 C1 S C0 RC RD1 RD2
Frame 3 XLong
0 1 0 S A0 A1 A2 S F0 F1 F2 S X0-X7 + Sync Bits D0-D7 + Sync Bits C2 C1 S C0 RC RD1 RD2
Figure 23 Data frames 1-3 ECU to Sensor Communication

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Data frame 4 is composed by nine start bits, a four bit sensor address field, a 20-bit data field containing
application specific data and a six bit CRC. Stuffing Bits (logical 0) are introduced at each sixth bit
position in order to ensure a differentiation between data content and frame start. Transmission of a correct
ECU to Sensor data frame does not have to be acknowledged in general. However, if required by the
application, the sensor may send a response to the ECU by either transmitting a return code and return data
out of the reserved data range area or via the serial channels messaging bits.
0 1 1 1 0

Sensor
Data
Start Bits Sensor Adress 6bit CRC Sensor Response

via serial
and Data Field messaging or
RC / RD1 / RD2
Figure 24 Data frame ECU to Sensor Communication e.g. Pulse width method with frame format 4
(frame formats 1-3 are also applicable)
S Synchronisation Bit [0]
C Configuration Bit
[1] Mapping of frames 1-3
[0] all other applications
Frame 4 XXLong
Start SAdr Data CRC
S 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 S A0 A1 A2 C D0 D1 S D2 D7 S D8-D19 + Sync Bits S C0 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5
N Bits: 43 (21.5ms @ 500s)
Figure 25 Data frame4 ECU to Sensor Communication
The generator polynomial of the six bit CRC of frame 4 is g(x)=x6 + x4 +x3 +1 with a binary CRC initialization
value 010101. The transmitter extends the data bits by six zeros (as MSBs). This augmented data word
shall be fed (LSB first) into the shift registers of the CRC check. Start bits and sync bits are ignored in this
check. When the last zero of the augmentation is pending on the input adder, the shift registers contain the
CRC checksum. These six check bits shall be transmitted LSB first [C0, C1 .. C5].

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Mapping of Data frames
In case the function codes as defined in Ch. 5.2 shall be used in combination with frame 4, they are mapped
as shown below.
S Synchronisation Bit [0]
1 Configuration Bit
[1] Mapping of frames 1-3
Frame 1 mapped into frame 4
Start SAdr Data CRC
S 1 1 S A0 A1 A2 1 F0 F1 S F2 0 0 0 0 0 S 0 0 0 0 S 0 0 S C0 C5
Frame 2 (4-Bit Data Nibbles) mapped into frame 4
Start
SAdr Data CRC

S 1 1 S A0 A1 A2 1 F0 F1 S F2 X0 X1 X2 X3 X4 S X5 D0 D3 0 S 0 0 S C0 C5
Frame 2 (8-Bit Data Word) mapped into frame 4

Start SAdr Data CRC
S 1 1 S A0 A1 A2 1 F0 F1 S F2 X0 X1 D0 D1 D2 S D3 D7 0 S 0 0 S C0 C5
Frame 3 mapped into frame 4

Start SAdr Data CRC
S 1 1 S A0 A1 A2 1 F0 F1 S F2 X0 X4 S X5 X6 X7 D0 D1 D2 S D3 D7 0 S C0 C5
Figure 26 Mapping of frames 1-3 into frame 4

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5 Application Layer Implementations
Specific application layer implementations are defined in the application substandards or in individual
product specifications. In order to enable global interoperability between PSI5 compatible components and
to avoid potential system malfunction due to erroneous recognition of components, some global definitions
about sensor initialization and bidirectional communication are made in this chapter.
5.1 Sensor Initialization / Identification
Sensor identification data is sent after each power on or reset. Therefore two different transmission
procedures can be applied:
1) Data range initialization
Identification data is sent during an initialization procedure before any effective sensor data is sent.
2) Serial channel messaging
For immediate access to measurement data, Identification data is transmitted parallel to sensor data
via serial channel bits M0 and M1. The sensor immediately starts with parallel transmission of
measurement and sensor identification data.
Chapter 5.1.1 defines the Data format of the Data range initialization procedure, further details are given in
the corresponding substandards. The serial channel messaging is fully defined on application level, i.e.
within the specific substandard. Chapter 5.1.2 and 5.1.3 define basic regulations of the Application Layer
that need to be followed by both identification procedures.
5.1.1 Frame Format - Data range initialization
The initialization data is transmitted within the range of Payload Data Region 1 using ID and data blocks
out of the reserved data range 3 containing each 16 block identifiers and 4-bit data nibbles.
Block Identifier and Data Nibbles
Block ID 1-16 A9 A8 A7 A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A1 A0
(0x200 0x20F)
1 0 0 0 0 0 0000 - 1111
Data Nibbles A9 A8 A7 A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A1 A0
0000 1111
(0x210 0x21F) 1 0 0 0 0 1 0000 - 1111
Figure 27 Block ID and Data Nibbles

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ID blocks and data blocks are sent in an alternating sequence.
Initialization Data Transmission
Initialization ID1 D1 ID2 D2 ID3 D3 ... ... Initialization Sequence Example (k=1)
Hex Value 0x200 0x214 0x201 0x211 0x202 0x21B D1 = 0100 (PSI5 Protocol Revision)
Data Content 0100 0001 1011 D2 = 0001 (Example for number
D3 = 1011 of data nibbles = 27 dec)
ID1 D1 ID1 D1 ... ID1 D1 ID2 D2 Repetition of ID and data blocks

(optional)
k * (IDn + Dn)
Figure 28 Startup Sequence
If the initialization data exceeds 4x16=64 bit, data can be paged. The ID codes are reused for every 64 bit
page of data to be transmitted. Data pages are not numbered. Mapping of the information contained in
different data pages has to be derived from the chronology of the startup sequence. It is not mandatory to
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5.1.2 Meta Information
At the very beginning of the identification phase a meta information header is transmitted minimum once
indicating the PSI5 version and the method used for identification data transmission. Irrespective of the
applied identification procedure the header data field is sent in status data format (10-Bit value out of Data
range 3).
Name Parameter definition Value
Header Protocol Description (D1)

PSI5 1.x 0100
PSI5 2.0, Data Range Initialization 0110
PSI5 2.0, Serial Channel Initialization 0111
5.1.3 Vendor ID
The Vendor ID is sent with both methods and coded as defined.
Name Parameter definition ASCII Code
Vendor ID Analog Devices 0110 0001

(8bit Sensor Manufacturer Code) Autoliv*) 0100 0001
*)
Bosch 0100 0010
Continental*) 0100 0011
ELMOS 0100 0101
Freescale 0100 0110
Hella 0100 1000
IHR 0110 1001
Infineon 0100 1001
OnSemi 0100 1111
Seskion 0111 0011
ST Microelectronics 0101 0011
TRW 0101 0100
Other sensor manufacturers tbd
Further Details of Initialization Data Structure and Contents are given in the respective Substandards.
*)
the here given Vendor IDs are effective for PSI 5 V2.0 and mandatory for all future applications; in
compliance with PSI5 V1.3 former codes are still valid. That is specifically regarding Autoliv (0100 0000),
Bosch (0001 0000), Continental (1000 0000), Siemens VDO (0010 0000).

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5.2 Bidirectional Communication
Up- and Downstream Combinations
Upstream Downstream Remark

(Sensor response to ECU) (ECU to Sensor)
Data Range 2 Tooth Gap method PSI5 1.3 compliant

note: frame format is restrained to frame
1-3 (see Ch. 5.2.1)
Data Range 2 Pulse Width method
Serial Channel Pulse Width Method

In the following basic regulations of data contents are given that need to be followed by all PSI5 applications.
5.2.1 Sensor Adresses

Mnemonic SAdr Signification
A2 A1 A0
S0 0 0 0 Address of an unprogrammed sensor (Daisy Chain)

S1 0 0 1 Sensor 1 (Slot #1)
BCast 1 1 1 Broadcast address for all sensors

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5.2.2 Function Codes and responses for bidirectional communication Frame 1 to 3
SAdr FC Signification Response

Mnemonic
A2 A1 A0 F2 F1 F0 o.K. Error
Set Sensor Address & Run Command (Short Data Frame)

Condition: SAdr = 000 or SAdr = 111
Address to be
pro- Set Sensor Address & Close Bus
grammed RC: o.K. RC: Error
SetAdr 0 0 0 Switch (The FC field
RD1: Address RD1: ErrN
contains the sensor address)
A2 A1 A0
Sensors to enter Run Mode RC: o.K. RC: Error

Run 1 1 1 0 0 0
(Broadcast Message to all sensors) RD1: 0000 RD1: ErrN
Execute device specific function (Short Data Frame)

Condition: SAdr = 001 to 110 and F2=1
Exec 1 1 0 0 Execute Specific Function #1

Exec 2 Sensor 1 0 1 Execute Specific Function #2 RC: o.K. RC: Error
Address
Exec 3 1 1 0 Execute Specific Function #3 RD1: Specific RD1: ErrN
001 .. 110
Exec 4 1 1 1 Execute Specific Function #4
Read / Write Command (Long Data Frame)

Condition: F2=0 and F1=1
RD_L Sensor 0 1 0 Read nibble or byte from sensor (*) RC: o.K. RC: Error
Address RD1: Data_Lo RD1: ErrN
WR_L 001 .. 110 0 1 1 Write nibble or byte to sensor (*) RD2: Data_Hi (**) RD2: 0000
Read / Write Command (XLong Data Frame)

Condition: F2=0 and F1=0
RD_X 0 0 0 Read data byte from sensor

Sensor RC: o.K. RC: Error
Address RD1,RD2: Data RD1: ErrN
WR_X 0 0 1 Write data byte to sensor
(*) Nibble (4 Bit) or Byte (8 Bit) instruction depending on device internal memory organization
(**) In case of Nibble (4 Bit) transmission Data_Hi has to be zero.

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5.2.3 Returned Error Codes Sensor Response for Frame 1-3
ErrN Mnemonic Signification

0000 General General Error (*)
0001 Framing Framing Error
0010 CRC CRC Checksum Error
0011 Address Sensor Address not supported
0100 FC Function code not supported
0101 Data Range Data range (register address) not supported
0110 Write Protect Destination address write protected
0111 Reserved
1xxx Application specific
(*) Unspecific, may replace all other error codes


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6 Parameter Specification
All voltage and current values are measured at the sensor's connector pins unless otherwise noted. Values
in brackets denote redundant parameters that can be calculated by other specified values and are for
illustration purposes only. All parameters are valid under all operating conditions including temperature
range and life time.
6.1 General Parameters
6.1.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
N Parameter Symbol/Remark Min Typ Max Unit

1 Supply voltage VSS max, VCE max (see fig. 4) 16.5 V
2 Reverse polarity protection (standard) ** t < 80ms -105 mA
3 Reverse polarity protection (extended) ** t < 50ms -130 mA

** ECU to switch off the supply voltage after max. 80ms and 50ms respectively.
6.1.2 System Parameters
With PSI5 Specification V2.0 additional physical layer definitions are implemented in order to satisfy
extended application requirements. The affected parameters are:
Supply voltage VCE, VSS

Sink Current IS
Sync Signal Sustain Voltage Vt2, sensor trigger threshold VTRIG
Internal ECU Resistance RE
Detailed information is given within the corresponding paragraphs of the following pages. Not every feature
can be combined among one other. Hence it is in responsibility of the system vendor to evaluate which
feature is necessary to fulfill the system requirements and assure that the combination of features is
compatible. A first basic preselection is done with the two recommended parameter assemblies given below
for Common Mode and Low Power Mode operation. They still contain several options for particular
parameters. Therefore additional selections must be made for specific applications as they are given in the
effective substandards, for example.

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Common Mode
N Parameter Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
1* Supply Voltage (standard) VSS 5.0 11.0

V
2* Supply Voltage (low voltage) 4.0 11.0
3* Supply Voltage (standard) 5.5 11.0
4* Supply Voltage (low voltage) VCE 4.2 11.0 V
5* Supply Voltage (Increased voltage) 6.5 11.0
6 Sink current IS IS = IS,High - IS,Low 22.0 26.0 30.0 mA
7* Sync signal sustain voltage, referenced to VCE, BASE 2.5

Vt2 V
8* 3.5
9* Internal ECU resistance 9.5
RE 5
10* 12.5
11* Sensor trigger threshold (for Vt2 = 3.5V) 1.4 2.0 2.6
VTRIG V
12* Sensor trigger threshold (for Vt2 = 2.5V) 1.2 1.5 1.8
13* Interface Quiescent Current (Standard Current) 4.0 19.0 mA

ILOW
14* Interface Quiescent Current (Extended Current) 4.0 35.0 mA
15* Drift of quiescent current -4.0 4.0 mA
16* Quiescent current, drift rate 1.0 mA/sec
17* ECU current limitation (Standard Current) ILIMIT 50.0 105 mA

18* ILIMIT, dyn. 65.0 mA
19* ECU current limitation (Extended Current) ILIMIT 65.0 130 mA
21* Daisy Chain Sensor Quiescent Current ILOW, sensor 4.0 12.0 mA

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Low Power Mode

N Parameter Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
1* Supply Voltage (standard) VSS 5.0 11

V
2* Supply Voltage (low voltage) 4.0 11
3* Supply Voltage (standard) 5.5 11
4* Supply Voltage (low voltage) VCE 4.2 11 V
5* Supply Voltage (Increased Voltage) 6.5 11
6* Sink current IS IS = IS,High - IS,Low 11.0 13.0 15.0 mA
7* Sync signal sustain voltage, referenced to VCE, BASE Vt2 2.5 V

9* Internal ECU resistance RE 5 9.5
11* Sensor trigger threshold (for Vt2 = 2.5V) VTRIG 1.2 1.5 1.8 V
13* Interface Quiescent Current (Standard Current) 4.0 19.0 mA

ILOW
14* Interface Quiescent Current (Extended Current) 4.0 35.0 mA
15* Drift of quiescent current -4.0 4.0 mA
16* Quiescent current, drift rate 1.0 mA/sec
17* ECU current limitation (Standard Current) ILIMIT 50.0 105 mA

19* ECU current limitation (Extended Current) ILIMIT 65.0 130 mA
21* Daisy Chain Sensor Quiescent Current ILOW, sensor 4.0 12.0 mA
1,2*) To be guaranteed by the ECU at the pins of the sensors under all conditions including dynamic load
conditions in Asynchronous Mode and Parallel Bus Mode.
2,4*) For Common Mode: Low supply voltage can conflict with the maximum sink current with respect to full
functionality within the scope of all given PSI5 parameters. For low voltage operation, reduced sink
current of 26mA maximum and, if possible, additional reduction of quiescent current is
recommended
3,4*) To be guaranteed by the ECU at the output pins of the ECU under all conditions including dynamic
load conditions in Universal Bus Mode and Daisy Chain Bus Mode.
5*) Optional increased supply voltage to overcome additional voltage drops in Universal Bus and Daisy
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6*) The reduced sink current in Low Power Mode affects the functionality and robustness of system
implementations within the full range of all given PSI5 parameters. For low power operation simple
configurations and shorter cable lengths (e.g. in point to point configuration) are recommended and a
specific system validation is required.
7,8*) Vt2 = 2.5V is recommended for new applications compliant with PSI5 V2.0; however, in compliance
with former PSI5 versions Vt2 = 3.5V still is valid.
9,10*) RE = 9.5V is recommended for low voltage applications, when no additional voltage source is
implemented in the ECU; however, in compliance with former PSI5 versions RE = 12.5V still is valid.
11,12*) Referenced to VSS, BASE
13,14*) Parameters denote the sum over all sensors.
14*) Extended current range for higher current consumption e.g in bus or sensor cluster configurations.
15, 16*) ILOW is the (initial) quiescent current of the bus. Over lifetime and temperature, the quiescent current
may vary by +/- 4.0 mA but must not exceed the limits for ILOW . Means for an adaptive current
threshold may be required in the transceiver in order to cope with varying quiescent currents,
especially when connected in bus systems. Data loss of the whole system as consequence of an
abrupt quiescent current drift after loss of one sensor connection also needs to be considered.
17-20*) A maximum slope rate of 55mA/s has to be provided by the ECU.
18,20*) Dynamic load condition: The ECU must have the capability to provide the current ILIMIT, dynamic for at
least 10s. For Daisy Chain Bus Mode this current has to be provided for at least 10ms when a sensor
is powered on.
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6.2 Sensor Power-on Characteristics
To ensure a proper startup of the system, a maximum startup time is specified. During this time, the ECU
must provide a minimum current to load capacitances in sensors and wires. After this time, the sensor must
sink to quiescent current within the specified tolerance band.
During power on the ECU may reduce the output voltage to limit the current. However, this situation must be
avoided in case of the daisy chain bus. Therefore, in a Daisy Chain Bus the sensor architecture must ensure
that the overall bus current stays below ILIMIT, dynamic.
IS
ILIMIT sensor current

consumption
tolerance band
ILOW
steady state
quiescent current
0
tSET t
0
Figure 29 Current consumption during startup
1* Settling time for quiescent current ILOW tSET 5.0 ms
2* Settling time for quiescent current ILOW tSET, Daisy Chain Bus 10.0 ms
(Daisy Chain Bus)
1*) Final value settles to +/-2mA with respect to ILOW

2*) Mandatory settling time for quiescent current in Daisy Chain Bus. The Bus does
not sink a current over ILIMIT,dynamic at any time.

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6.3 Undervoltage Reset and Microcut Rejection
The sensor must perform an internal reset if the supply voltage drops below a certain threshold for a
specified time. By applying such a voltage drop, the ECU is able to initiate a safe reset of all attached
sensors.
Microcuts might be caused by lose wires or connectors. Microcuts within the specified limits shall not lead to
a malfunction or degraded performance of the sensor.
Normal Operation
VTh , max
undefined
VTh, min
IS=0
Reset
0
0.5s 5ms t
Figure 30 Undervoltage reset behaviour
1 Undervoltage reset threshold VTh - PSI5 1.3 legacy 3 5 V

(VTh, min = must reset; VTh, max = VSS, min) VTh - low voltage mode 3 4 V
2 Time below threshold for the sensor to initiate a tTh 5 ms

reset
3 Microcut rejection time (no reset) IS=0 0.5 s
The voltage VTh is at the pins of the sensors. In case of microcuts (IS=0) to a maximum duration of 0.5s the
sensor must not perform a reset. If the voltage at the pins of the sensor remains above VTH the sensor must
not perform a reset. If the voltage at the pins of the sensor falls below 3V for more than 5ms the sensor has
to perform a reset.
Different definitions may apply for Universal Bus and Daisy Chain Bus.

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6.4 Data Transmission Parameters
IS
Data Frame Data Frame
S
IHigh
IThreshold I
ILo
TBit TGap
t
Figure 31 Data Frame Timing

1 Bit time (125kbps mode) TBit 7.6 8.0 8.4 s
2 Bit time (189kbps mode) TBit 5.0 5.3 5.6 s
3* Sensor clock deviation during data frame 0.1 %
4 Gap time (125 kbps mode) TGap > TBit 8.4 s
5 Gap time (189 kbps mode) TGap > TBit 5.6 s
6 Sink current IS IS = IS,High - IS,Low 22.0 26.0 30.0 mA
7 11.0 13.0 15.0 mA
8* Fall/Rise Time Current Slope 20%..80% (of Is) (0.33) (1.0) s
9* Mark/Space Ratio (tfall, 80 - trise, 20) / TBit 47 50 53 %

(at Sensor) (tfall, 20 - trise, 80) / TBit
10 Maximum clock drift rate 1 %/sec
All parameters related to the sensor.

3*) @ maximum temperature gradient and maximum frame length
8*) Small rise and fall times lead to increased radiated emission. Different definitions may apply for
Universal Bus and Daisy Chain Bus. Parameters in brackets are given as a hint for the sensor
development. (Sensors/Bus must meet the test conditions in chapter 7.6. Tighter tolerances might
apply to the current sink in the transmitter.)
9*) Single sensor configuration, reference network A (see chapter 7.6)

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6.5 Synchronization Signal
Purpose of the synchronization signal is to provide a time base for all devices connected to the interface.
The synchronization signal is realized by a positive voltage modulation on the power supply lines. For ECU
to sensor communication bits are encoded in present or missing sync pulses, respectively. Or optional by
generating long and short sync pulses. The sync pulses are defined as shown in Figure 32 and in the table
below.
Long sync pulse [1]
Short sync pulse [0]
Phase Phase Phase Phase

1 2 3 4
Sync Sync Sync Sync

Start Slope Sustain Discharge
VCE max
Upper Boundary
Vt2
Lower Boundary
VTRIG Trigger
Point
Vt0
VCE Base
0 0 1 1
t1 t0 tTRIG t2 t 3 t 4 t 3 t 4
Figure 32 Shape and timing of Synchronization Signal at Receiver
The synchronization signal start time t0 is defined as a crossing of the Vt0 value. In the Sync Start phase
before this point, a rounding in of the voltage starting from VCE, Base to Vt0 is allowed for a maximum of t1.
During the Sync Slope phase, the voltage rises within given slew rates to a value between the minimum
sync signal voltage Vt2 and the maximum interface voltage VCE, max. After maintaining between these limits
until a minimum of t03 (t13), the voltage decreases in the Sync Discharge phase until having reached the
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N Parameter S Remark Min Nom Max Unit
1* Base supply voltage (low voltage) VCE, BASE Mean voltage value at ECU I/F 4.4 11.0 V
2 Base supply voltage (standard) VCE, BASE Mean voltage value at ECU I/F 5.7 11.0 V
3* Base supply voltage (increased) VCE, BASE Mean voltage value at ECU I/F 6.7 11.0 V
4* Sync Slope Reference Voltage Vt0 Referenced to VCE, BASE (0.5) V
5* Sync signal sustain voltage Vt2 Referenced to VCE, BASE 2.5 V
3.5
6* Reference time t0 Reference time base (0) s

7 Sync signal earliest start t1 Delta current less than 2mA -3 s
8 Sync signal sustain start t2 @ Vt2 7 s
9* Sync slope rising slew rate @ Vt2 = 2.5V V/s
0.43 1.5
@ Vt2 = 3.5V
10 Sync slope falling slew rate -1.5 V/s
11 Sync signal sustain time t0 3 16 s

1
t 3 43
12* Discharge time limit t0 4 35 s
1
t 4 62
13 Start of first sensor data word tSlot 1 Start Tooth gap method 44 s
Pulse width method 71 s
1*) Optional low voltage mode

Note: In low voltage operation functionality has to be ensured by system designer. Constraints on full
bus mode operability are possible in single cases and depend upon parameter dimensioning of the
system in total.
3*) Optional increased base supply voltage to overcome additional voltage drops in Universal Bus and
Daisy Chain Bus applications.
4*), 6*) Theoretical value
5*) Vt2=2.5V is effective for PSI 5 V2.0 and strongly recommended for all applications; in compliance with
former PSI5 versions 3.5V is still valid.
9*) Lower limit is valid for rising slew rate Vt0 to Vt2
12*) Common Mode: Remaining discharge current <2 mA, to be guaranteed by the ECU;
Low Power Mode: With reduced Sink current IS a remaining discharge current <0,4mA has to be
guaranteed by the ECU

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In the sensors, the trigger is detected within the trigger window during the rising slope of the
synchronization signal at the trigger point with the trigger voltage VTRIG and the trigger time tTRIG.
Vt2
Sync Slope
VEMC Window
VTRIG max Trigger Window
Trigger Point
VTRIG
tEMC tEMC
VTRIG min
VEMC
Vt0
Vss Base
t1 t0 tTRIG tTRIG tTRIG t2
min nom max
Figure 33 Synchronization signal detection in the sensor
In order to take into account voltage differences at different points of the interface lines, an additional safety
margin for the trigger detection is defined by VEMC and tEMC.
N Parameter Symbol Remark Min Nom Max Unit
12 Margin for voltage variations of VEMC for Vt2 = 2.5V -0.7 +0.7 V
the signal on the interface line
for Vt2 = 3.5V -0.9 +0.9
13* Sensor trigger threshold VTRIG for Vt2 = 2.5V 1.2 1.5 1.8 V
(Sensor to detect trigger) for Vt2 = 3.5V 1.4 2.0 2.6 V
14* Nominal trigger detection tTRIG @ VTRIG , @ Sensor Pins (2.1) (3.5) (4.9) s
time
15 Margin for timing variations of the tEMC Relative to nominal trigger -2.1 +2.1 s
signal on the interface line window time
16 Tolerance of internal trigger ttol detect 3 s
detection delay at sensor
17* Trigger detection time TTRIG TTRIG = tTRIG + ttol detect + tEMC 0 10 s
Reference for sensor timebase
13*) Referenced to VSS, BASE ;
14*) Referenced to a straight sync signal slope with nominal slew rate
17*) Additional fixed internal delays are possible but have to be considered for the data slot time calculation

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6.6 Timing Definitions for synchronous operation modes
This section describes how the timing of a sensor configuration has to be calculated considering all
tolerances. Each single implementation has to assure that sensor frames do not overlap or conflict with a
sync pulse. For different applications different timing considerations are of importance and hence, a
transceiver should not rely on concrete time slots but rather be individually configurable for different time
slots. In general, timing calculation is done for independent sensors at each slot. If more than one slot is
used by the same sensor, or two sensors rely on the same timing base, respectively, slot tolerances can be
considered as dependent and the timing can be tightened.
Recommended operation modes and timings are specified within the effective application specific
substandards.
6.6.1 Generic Time slot calculation
TSync
TSlot1
tSlot N, End
t1ES
TGAP
t1LS t1LE
t1NS tnNS
t1EE
Vss Base
t0 t1NE tnNE
TTRIG TTRIG
Figure 34 Timing of synchronous operation
tnES : Earliest start of frame n; this is the earliest time when the transceiver or any other sensor on the
bus can expect that the frame no. n begins.
tnNS : Nominal start of frame n; this is the nominal time when the sender (sensor) transmits data
according to its own internal clock. It is the nominal time when the transceiver or any other
sensor on the bus can expect that the frame no. n begins.
tnLS : Latest start of frame n, this is the latest time when the transceiver or any other sensor on the
bus can expect that the frame no. n begins.

E.g. Substandard Vehicle Dynamics Control, Operation Mode PSI5-P20CRC-500/2L

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tnEE : Earliest end of frame n, this is the earliest time when the transceiver or any other sensor on the
bus can expect that the frame no. n is over.
tnNE : Nominal end of frame n
tnLE : Latest end of frame n, this is the latest time when the transceiver or any other sensor on the bus
can expect that the frame no. n is over.
TGAP: Minimum gap time which must be guaranteed between two frames [5.6us / 8.4us]
TTRIG: TTRIG = tolerance to detect the sync pulse = tTRIG + ttol_detect + tEMC
[min = 0s; nom = 3,5s; max = 10s].
TSync: Duration of sync period
e.g. for 1% transceiver clock tolerance: TSync, min = TSync*0,99; TSync, max = TSync*1,01
tSlot 1 Start : Earliest Start of first sensor data word [44 or 71us ]
TBIT: Nominal time for a single bit [5.3us / 8.0 us]
t1 : Sync signal earliest start [nom: -3us]

n
M: No. of bits including start, data and parity or crc bits for frame no. n.
N: No. of time slots within one sync cycle
N
CT : Clock tolerance of the transmitter (sensor) sending the frame no. n.
[standard: 5% advanced: 1%]
For n=1
t1ES = tSlot 1 Start +TTRIG, min
t1NS * tSlot 1 Start /(1-CT1)
t1LS tSlot 1 Start *(1+CT1)/(1-CT1)+TTRIG, max
t1EE t1ES+M1*TBIT*(1-CT1)
= tSlot 1 Start +M1*TBIT*(1-CT1)
t1LE : t1LS+M1*TBIT*(1+CT1)
= tSlot 1 Start *(1+CT1)/(1-CT1)+TTRIG, max+M1*TBIT*(1+CT1)
for n=2..N
tnES (tn-1LE+TGAP)+TTRIG, min
tnNS *) (tn-1LE+TGAP)/(1-CTn)
tnLS (tn-1LE+TGAP)*(1+CTn)/(1-CTn)+TTRIG, max
tnEE tnES+Mn*TBIT*(1-CTn)
= (tn-1LE+TGAP) +Mn*TBIT*(1-CTn)
tnLE : tnLS+Mn*TBIT*(1+CTn)
= (tn-1LE+TGAP)*(1+CTX)/(1-CTX)+TTRIG, max+Mn*TBIT*(1+CTn)
*) The nominal trigger detection tolerance is neglected for calculation of t1NS since this value
typically is used for sensor programming where detection tolerances do not apply.

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Last frame must end before next sync pulse starts according to specific application requirements a final
TGAP has to be considered:
tSlot N, End = tNLE (+ TGAP) < TSync, min + t1
Note:
is used since the final frame timing should be equalized in order to cover the whole sync period
with maximum margins.
Transceiver clock tolerance determines effective sync pulse duration. A clock tolerance of 1% is
assumed. (see also TSYNC)
A discretisation of the calculated timings of nominal 0.5us is proposed
Please refer to the corresponding substandard for details on timing specification and recommended
operation modes.

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7 System Configuration & Test Conditions
7.1 System Modelling
7.1.1 Supply Line Model
PSI5 usually uses twisted pair lines which are modeled as shown in Figure 35. Parameter specification is
done for the different system configurations. All indications are based on standard CAN cable with a
maximum inductance of 0.72H/m.
RW/2 L W /2
CW
RW/2 L W /2
Figure 35 Supply line model for PSI5
7.2 Asynchronous Mode
Parameter Specification
1* Capacitive ECU bus load CE 6.0 47 nF
2* Capacitive sensor bus load CS 6.0 47 nF

(12.5)
4 ECU Connector resistance RCE (0.2)
5 Sensor Connector resistance RCS (0.2)
6 Single wire resistance RW /2 (0.5)
7 Overall line resistance incl. wire 2 * (RCE +RW /2+RCS) 2.5
8* Wire inductance 2 * (LW / 2) 8.7

H
9 Wire capacitance CW 600.0 p

F
1,2,8*) Large cable lengths / inductances may require appropriate selection of sensor and ECU capacitance
values and / or additional damping measures.
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7.3 Parallel Bus Mode
1* Capacitive ECU bus load CE 15 35 nF
2* Capacitive sensor bus load CS 9 24 nF
3* Overall capacitive bus load CBus=CE+CS (24) (107) nF

(12.5)
5 ECU Connector resistance RCE (0.2)
6 Sensor Connector resistance RCS (0.2)
7 Single wire resistance RW /2 (0.5)

8 Overall line resistance incl. wire (each wire) 2 * (RCE + RW /2 + RCS) 2.5
9 Wire inductance 2 * (LWn / 2) 8.7

H
10 Wire capacitance CW 600.0 p

F
All values specified for a 125kbps data rate and a maximum of three sensors.
1,2*) Damping is required in ECU and sensors to limit oscillations on the bus lines. Please refer to chapter
7.6 for the corresponding equivalent circuits
3*) Wire capacitance not included

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7.4 Universal Bus Mode
2* Overall capacitive bus load CBus=CE+CS 24 107 nF

(12.5)
4 Bus inductance 2 * (LWn / 2) 8.7

H
5 Bus capacitance CB 9 72 n
F
All values specified for a 125kbps data rate.

1*) Damping is required in ECU to limit oscillations on the bus lines. Please refer to chapter 7.6 for the
corresponding equivalent circuit.
7.5 Daisy Chain Bus Mode
2* Overall capacitive bus load CBus=CE+CS 24 107 nF

(12.5)
4 Bus inductance 2 * (LWn / 2) 8.7

H
5 Bus capacitance CB 9 72 n
F
All values specified for a 125kbps data.

1*) Damping is required in ECU to limit oscillations on the bus lines. Please refer to chapter 7.6 for the
corresponding equivalent circuit.

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7.6 Test Conditions & Reference Networks Sensor Testing
7.6.1 Reference Networks for Asynchronous Mode and Parallel Bus Mode
All indications in this section are valid for asynchronous mode and parallel bus mode with up to three
sensors and for a data transmission rate of 125kbps.
ECU and Wiring Reference Network for asynchronous mode and parallel bus mode
IE Test Circuit IS
Sensor
VE RE1 RE2 Rwire Lwire DUT
VSS
CE CL
Figure 36 Reference test bench for sensor testing
N Parameter Symbol/Remark Min Nom Max Unit
1* Supply voltage VE 11 V
2* ECU internal resistance RE1 2.5 10

RE2 2.5
3* ECU internal capacitance CE 13 33 nF
4* Bus load capacitance (ECU & other sensors) CL 2.2 50 nF
5* Wire & connector resistance Rwire 0.1 2.5
6* Wire inductance Lwire 0 8.7 H
1*) Minimum supply voltage has to be adjusted to meet VSS, min.

2*) Maximum internal ECU resistance RE1 has to be adjusted to meet the implemented RE,max
(9.5/12.5)
*) see corresponding test conditions in section 7.6.4.

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Sensor damping behaviour for asynchronous mode and parallel bus mode
Sensor
IS
ECU Reference
Test Circuit 1
ZS (2 f) R eq,S IS,Low
j2 f C eq,S
Figure 37 Reference circuit for sensor damping behaviour

1 Sensor internal capacitance Ceq,S @ 10200kHz 9 24

nF
Ceq,S @ 200kHz2MHz 1.32 24
2 Sensor internal resistance Req,S 2.5

3 Frequency f 10 2000 kHz
The sensor damping behaviour is described by a complex impedance ZS containing of an equivalent

resistance Req,S and an equivalent capacitance Ceq,S connected in serial. For the given frequency range ZS
has to stay in the limits defined in the table above.

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7.6.2 Reference Networks for Universal Bus Mode and Daisy Chain Bus Mode
All indications in this section are valid for universal bus mode and daisy chain bus mode with up to three
sensors and for a data transmission rate of 125kbps.
ECU reference network for universal bus mode and daisy chain bus mode
IE Test Circuit ICE

Black Box,
including sensors
VE RE1 RE2 and wiring
VCE DUT
CE CL
Figure 38 Reference test bench for bus testing
1* Supply voltage VE 11 V
2* ECU internal resistance RE1 2.5 10

RE2 2.5
3* ECU internal capacitance CE 13 33 nF
4 Bus load capacitance (ECU & other sensors) CL 2.2 nF
1*) Minimum supply voltage has to be adjusted to meet VCE, min.

2*) Maximum internal ECU resistance RE1 has to be adjusted to meet the implemented RE,max (9.5/12.5)
*) see corresponding test conditions in section 7.6.5.

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7.6.3 Test Parameter Specification
IOver-
IE, IS [%] shoot
tSettle
100
80
trise 20,80
tUnder-
shoot
20
trise trise t
20 80
Figure 39 Test parameter sending current
7.6.4 Sensor Reference Tests for Asynchronous Mode and Parallel Bus Mode
The sensor has to fulfill the reference tests for every voltage VE between a minimum voltage to meet VSS,min
at the sensor pins and 11V.
A* Worst case timing @ sensor
Test condition: RE1 = 10; CE = 33nF; CL = 2.2nF; Rwire = 2.5; Lwire = 0H
A1 Sending current rise/fall time (sensor) trise 20, 80 & tfall 80, 20 (IS) 1 s
B* Worst case overshoot @ sensor
Test condition: RE1 = 2.5; CE variable between 13nF and 33nF; CL = 2.2nF; Rwire = 0.1; Lwire = 8.7H
B1 Sending current rise/fall time (sensor) 0.33 s
B2 Sending current over- / undershoot @sensor IOvershoot, rise & IUndershoot, fall (IS) 50 %
B3 Time for under- / overshoot @ECU tUndershoot, rise & tOvershoot, fall (IE) 0.52 s
B4 Settling time @ECU tSettle (IE) 1.72 s
B5 Voltage ripple @sensor referenced to VSS, base -0.8 +0.8 V
C* Worst case timing @ ECU
Test condition: RE1 = 10; CE = 33nF; CL = 50nF; Rwire = 2.5; Lwire = 0H
C1 Sending current rise/fall time @ECU trise 20, 80 & tfall 80, 20 (IE) 1.8 s
D Sensor internal damping
A sensor internal damping behaviour is required corresponding to the equivalent sensor reference network (see
chapter 6.6.1).
A test condition for the sensor damping will be specified in a future version of the PSI5 test specification
See section 7.6.1 for ECU and wiring reference network.
A,C*) Maximum internal ECU resistance RE1 has to be adjusted to meet the implemented RE,max (9.5/12.5)

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B*) The sensor has to fulfill reference Test B for every value of the capacitance CE between 13nF and 33nF.
7.6.5 Sensor Reference Tests for Universal Bus Mode and Daisy Chain Bus Mode
The sensor has to fulfill the reference tests for every voltage VE between a minimum voltage to meet VCE,min
at the output pins of the ECU and 11V.
B Worst case overshoot @ ECU output
Test condition: RE1 = 2.5; CE variable
B2 Sending current over- / undershoot @ ECU IOvershoot, rise & IUndershoot, fall (ICE) 50 %
output pins
B3 Time for under- / overshoot @ ECU tUndershoot, rise & tOvershoot, fall (IE) 0.52 s
B4 Settling time @ ECU tSettle (IE) 1.72 s

C* Worst case timing @ ECU
Test condition: RE1 = 10; CE = 33nF
C1 Sending current rise/fall time @ECU trise 20, 80 & tfall 80, 20 (IE) 1.8 s
See section 7.6.2 for ECU and wiring reference network.
B*) The sensor has to fulfill reference Test B for every value of the capacitance CE between 13nF and 33nF.
C*) Maximum internal ECU resistance RE1 has to be adjusted to meet the implemented RE,max (9.5/12.5)
7.7 Test Conditions & Reference Networks - Transceiver / ECU Testing
Test conditions & reference networks for transciever / ECU will be specified in a future version of the PSI5
test specification.

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8 Interoperability Requirements
PSI5 defines all basic characteristics of an electrical sensor interface including the physical layer, data link
layer and - to a certain extend - the application layer. Interoperability between ECU and sensors
(asynchronous / synchronous mode) or bus (parallel / universal bus mode and daisy chain mode) requires
the definition of the following additional, system specific parameters:
- Sensor configurations, operation modes and timings (single sensor, bus configuration or sensor cluster)
- System supply voltage (low, standard or increased)
- Current driving capabilities vs. current load of the sensors (standard or extended)
- Initialization data content i.e. also including determination of the repetition count (k)
Other sensor parameters such as mechanical and dimensional characteristics, signal evaluation path and
functional characteristics or reliability and environmental test conditions are beyond the scope of the PSI5
specification and have to be specified in separate documents to assure cross compatibility.

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9 Document History & Modifications
Rev.N Chapter Description / Changes Date
1.0 all First Edition 15.07.2005

1.1 div. see Version 1.1 30.06.2006
1.2 1.2 Optional 189kbps data transmission speed added 12.06.2007
2.3 Synchronous operation: new denomination for operation modes
2.3.2 Serial topology: changed form voltage shift method to low-side
daisy chain switching with bidirectional addressing sequence
3.3.1 Data Range: Updated Status & Error Messages
3.3.2 Scaling of data range: definition for initialization data added
3.4.1 Description of Initialization phase extended
3.4.2 Initialization data content summarized in chapter 3.4.3;

Mandatory header information includes F5 - sensor parameter.
4 Structure of parameter specification reorganized;
General parameters (4.1) :
- Quiescent current 4 .. 19mA, extended current max. 35mA
- Current limitation added
Data transmission parameters (4.4) :
- correction of start bit values in the data frame timing figure
- bit time for 189kbps mode added
- communication current tolerance narrowed
- fall / rise time communication current changed (see chapter 5)
- clock drift rate specified
Synchronization signal (4.5):
- detailed specification of only one, unified sync signal
Timing of synchronous operation modes (4.6):
- specification of time slots
5 System configurations (new chapter):
- denomination of PSI5 operating modes specified (5.1)
- recommended operating modes (5.2)
- detailed system configuration: asynchronous operation (5.4)
- detailed system configuration: parallel bus modes (5.5.1,
5.5.2)
- detailed system configuration: serial bus mode (5.6)
- reference networks & test conditions (5.7)
- operation modes PSI5-P10P (5.8)
1.3 div. Siemens VDO replaced by Continental 06.06.2008
2.2 Shifted from Chapter 5.
Denomination of operation modes changed:
- Asynchron

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- Parallel Bus (Parallel Configuration)

- Universal Bus (Pass-Through Configuration)
- Daisy Chain Bus (Serial Configuration)
2.3;2.4 Simplified diagrams of sensor configurations shifted from
Chapter 5
3 Chapter renamed: Sensor to ECU Communication
3.4.4 Diagnostic Mode added.
4 Chapter added: ECU to Sensor Communication
5.1.1 Reverse polarity protection:
- 100ms replaced by 80ms and 50ms respectively
- min value of 105mA for standard mode
5.1.2 - Supply voltage for Universal Bus and Daisy Chain Bus added
- Daisy Chain Sensor Quiescent Current added
5.2 Optional settling time for Daisy Chain Bus added

5.3 Figure replaced for clarity
6.3 Min value for capacitive sensor bus load changed to 6nF
6.4 Parameter Specification for Universal Bus added
6.5 Parameter Specification for Daisy Chain Bus added
6.6.1 - Definition of max value for supply voltage instead of nominal
value
- Definition of min and max value for ECU internal capacitance
instead of nominal value
- Sensor damping behaviour redefined
6.6.2 Reference network for Universal Bus Mode and Daisy Chain
Bus Mode added
7.2 Recommended Configurations shifted from Chapter 5.2
2.0 Full revision; plus technical changes, amendments and formal 06/2011
changes of the document structure. Application specific
substandards airbag, vehicle dynamics control and
powertrain are added to the PSI5 Base Standard document.
Main features are:
Changes to Physical Layer: optional Vss voltage level
4,0V; bidirectional communication downstream with
short & long sync signal; optional reduced sync voltage;
reduced sending current
Changes to Data Link Layer: enhanced data word
length up to 28bit; initialization option based on "Serial
Channel"

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Peripheral Sensor Interface

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2 System Setup & Operation Modes 6

2.4.3 Synchronous Parallel Bus Mode (PSI5-P)........................................................................... 12

3 Sensor to ECU communication 16

4 ECU to Sensor Communication 24

5 Application Layer Implementations 29

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6.2 Sensor Power-on Characteristics .................................................................................................. 39

7 System Configuration & Test Conditions 48

7.6.3 Test Parameter Specification............................................................................................... 54

9 Document History & Modifications 57

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1.2 PSI5 Main Features

Two-wire current interface

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1.4 Legal Information

The PSI5-consortium shall not be liable for

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2 System Setup & Operation Modes

2.1 System Setup

Sensor 5 Sensor 6 Sensor 7

Figure 1 Connection of peripheral sensors to an ECU (Example)

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2.2 PSI5 Operation Modes

PSI5 - A / P / U / D / V dd P / CRC - tttt / n L/H

Figure 2 Denomination of PSI5 operation modes

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2.3 Asynchronous Operation (PSI5-A)

PSI5-A describes a point-to-point connection for unidirectional, asynchronous data transmission.

Figure 3 PSI5-A asynchronous point-to-point connection

2.3.1 Asynchronous Single Sensor Configuration

VE RE RCE RCS VSS ISink

Figure 4 Single sensor configuration (simplified diagram)

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2.4 Synchronous Operation

2.4.1 Timing of Synchronous Operation Modes

Figure 5 Fixed time triggered synchronous operation

[e.g.: 60 @ 10000 rpm] [e.g.: 60 @ 8000 rpm]

Figure 6 Variable time triggered synchronous operation

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2.4.2 Bus Operation Principle

Figure 7 Basic PSI5 bus topology

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Timing Addressing Run Mode

Figure 8 Daisy Chain Bus Topology

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2.4.3 Synchronous Parallel Bus Mode (PSI5-P)

VE RE RCE RCS VSS ISink

RCE RCS VSS ISink

RCE wire RCS VSS ISink

Figure 9 Synchronous Parallel Bus Mode (simplified schematic)

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2.4.4 Synchronous Universal Bus Mode (PSI5-U)

Figure 10 Example for a pass-through configuration (simplified schematic)

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2.4.5 Synchronous Daisy Chain Bus Mode (PSI5-D)