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CAN

CAN

The CAN protocol is an ISO standard (ISO 11898) for serial data communication. The protocol was developed aiming at automotive applications. Today CAN has gained widespread use and is used in industrial automation as well as in automotives and mobile machines.

CAN FD

CAN with Flexible Data-Rate (CAN FD) is an extension to the original CAN protocol as specified in ISO 11898-1 that responds to increased bandwidth requirements in automotive networks.

CAN XL

CAN XL, is an addition to the CAN protocol as specified in ISO 11898-1 which aims to further increase the bandwidth capabilities of CAN to over 10Mbit/s.

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Higher Layer Protocol

The CAN standard governs basic hardware and communication but lacks details. A higher layer protocol is needed for effective system communication.

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CAN Dictionary

The Kvaser CAN Dictionary is a concise yet comprehensive reference guide to terminology used related to Controller Area Network (CAN) technology.

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Understanding the value of OEM-grade diagnostic interfaces

In today’s digital service landscape, diagnostic tools aren’t optional — they’re core infrastructure. What is the difference between an OEM diagnostic tool and a low-cost OBDII reader? The answer lies in the fundamental differences between consumer-grade tools and professional OEM-grade diagnostic tools, or vehicle communication interfaces (VCI), as they are known in the automotive/heavy-duty vehicle [...]

From complexity to control: Bridging SIL and HIL with RemotiveLabs, ECM and Kvaser

An OEM needed an affordable, flexible HIL setup. Combining RemotiveLabs’ cloud-native simulation platform with Kvaser’s PCIe interfaces, Linux drivers, and a custom Python app, they cut costs, reduced risk, and enabled desk-level level testing, with no full rig required. The result? Agile development, reusable hardware, and control over the test environment, all in step with [...]

RT-Labs – Accelerating industrial connectivity

Kvaser Technical Associate, RT-Labs, brings deep experience in real-time software middleware and Ethernet communication protocols to industrial control systems.   In a recent collaboration with Kvaser, RT-Labs helped a global industrial tools manufacturer connect a large installed base of CAN-based tools to a new generation of Ethernet-enabled controllers. Rather than pursuing a full system redesign, the [...]