CAN

Many PHYTEC System on Module subassemblies offer integrated CAN (Controller Area Network) capability. Originally developed for the automotive industry, CAN and its associated higher-layer protocols allow high-efficiency, prioritized and synchronized networking of distributed sensors and microcontrollers via message identifier signals. The CAN protocol offers transmission speeds of up to 1 Mbit/sec, integrated error detection, data integrity, host processor unloading and low overhead information exchange between up to 110 nodes on a CAN bus. Unlike Ethernet, CAN supports immediate throughput of messages according to defined priority hierarchies. On account of its functionality and low system cost, CAN is finding increasing use in networked process and automated control applications.

Computer Connectivity, CAN/CANopen Nodes & CAN Software

PEAK System-Technik GmbH PEAK is a market leader in the field of Controller Area Networking, with a wide selection of CAN interface and data traffic analyzing products used in automotive, aerospace, industrial control applications and consumer products.

SYSTEC is a leading supplier of CAN/CANopen hardware and software products and also specializes in developing customer-specific solutions for distributed automation and embedded communication based on CANopen.

Training, Consulting & General Information

CAN in Automation is a non-profit organization whose aim is to promote CAN's image and to provide a path for future developments of the CAN protocol. CiA provides technical, product and marketing information.

Embedded Systems Academy provides training and consulting services, including prototyping and customized hardware/software developments for embedded networking applications using CAN and CANopen.