New CAN XL whitepaper: Eleven engineering advantages of CAN XL

A new whitepaper by Kvaser research manager, Kent Lennartson, explains where CAN XL fits within modern mixed‑network architectures. The work was first presented at the CAN XL China Roadshow 2025, an event organized in cooperation with CAN in Automation (CiA).

As embedded networks continue to evolve toward higher data rates, stricter timing requirements, and more demanding safety expectations, Lennartson outlines how CAN XL addresses these challenges with more than just increased bandwidth. The whitepaper identifies eleven strengths – from deterministic latency and improved robustness to cabling efficiency and functional‑safety support – that make CAN XL a strong candidate for next‑generation automotive and industrial designs.

The document also explains how CAN XL can be integrated into existing CAN and CAN FD networks, enabling scalable architectures that balance performance, cost, and compatibility.

Engineers and system designers looking to understand the practical benefits of CAN XL can now access the full whitepaper below.