CAN bus

CAN Bus Boards (Layers)
Controller Area Network (CAN) is a multicast shared serial bus standard, originally developed in the 1980s for connecting electronic control units (ECUs). CAN was specifically designed to be robust in noisy environments and can utilize a differential balanced line like RS-485. It can be even more robust against noise if twisted pair wire is used. Although initially created for automotive purposes (as a vehicle bus), nowadays it is used in many embedded control applications (e.g., industrial) that may be subject to noise. Bit rates up to 1 Mbit/s are possible at networks length below 40 m. Decreasing the bit rate allows longer network distances (e.g. 250 kbit/s at 250 m).

DNA-CAN boards are designed to meet the physical and electrical requirements for in-vehicle (automotive) networks based on CAN. Installed in PowerDNA Cube connected to a desktop, industrial, or notebook PC running Windows 2000/NT/XP/Me/9x, you can use DNA-CAN boards for a variety of CAN applications, including automotive testing and diagnostics, prototype design, factory automation, and machine control.