Controller Area Network (CAN)

Controller Area Network (CAN) is a two-wire, half-duplex serial network technology that was originally designed for use in the automotive industry. The protocol enables a high-speed, reliable communication protocol for applications requiring robust communications at bit rates reaching 8 Mbps. Incorporating the CAN protocol into your design is a low-cost, reliable way to function in a difficult electrical environment with a high degree of real-time capability.

Topics

• CAN Overview
• SAM C21 CAN Overview
• Microchip CAN and CAN FD Products Page

Microchip University

• CAN and CAN FD Protocol and Physical Layer (Microchip University)
• Designing and Implementing a CAN FD Network (Microchip University)