CAN-BUS
May 27, 2026

CAN-BUS

CAN-BUS (Controller Area Network) is a serial field bus developed by Bosch in 1985. It follows the ISO 11898 standard and is designed for reliable and real-time data communication between electronic devices, widely applied in automotive and industrial fields.

Description

Core Features

  1. Multi-master architecture

    All nodes on the bus can send data actively without a central controller, which prevents single-point failure.

  2. Non-destructive bitwise arbitration

    Messages with smaller ID numbers have higher priorities. Conflicts are resolved automatically without data loss.

  3. Differential signal transmission

    Signals are transmitted via CAN_H and CAN_L twisted pairs, offering strong resistance to electromagnetic interference.

  4. High real-time performance

    Each standard frame carries up to 8 bytes of data, ensuring fast transmission and low latency.

  5. Comprehensive error handling

    It supports multiple error detection mechanisms. Faulty nodes can be automatically isolated to avoid affecting the whole network.

  6. Flexible speed and distance

    1 Mbps at a cable length of 40 meters; 10 kbps at a cable length of 10 kilometers.

Main Protocol Versions

  • CAN 2.0A (Standard Frame): Equipped with 11-bit identifier, for basic application scenarios.

  • CAN 2.0B (Extended Frame): Equipped with 29-bit identifier, compatible with CAN 2.0A and supports more network nodes.

  • CAN FD: An upgraded version with longer data length and higher transmission speed.

Typical Applications

It is commonly used in automotive electronic systems, industrial automation equipment, servo drives, inverters and other industrial control devices.


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