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An Introduction to CAN in Multi-node Systems and its Simplified Use with an API

When the CAN two-wire, high-speed, highly reliable, serial communication bus is used for networking MCUs in embedded systems, its multiple-master hierarchy enables intelligent and redundant links for nodes spaced up to 1000 meters apart. Lower-cost MCUs with on-chip CAN peripherals and automated fault detection and correction capabilities are now available. These devices make CAN a valuable networking technology for a whole range of next-generation products. This session is a technical introduction on how CAN provides a robust network with details about CAN's ability to provide low latency, flexible routing of messages, and error handling. The session introduces an application-programming interface (API) that makes CAN easier to use, boosting its ease of implementation.

Presented: 10/14/2008, 10:30 AM
Length: 60 Minutes

Course Material:

• Presentation
• Handout

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• Advantages of CAN and LIN in Networked Embedded Systems
• Fact: We 'CANOpen' the Support Channel for a Higher-level CAN Protocol
• Quick-start Guide to Using the Renesas CAN API
• Using CAN in a Multi-node Environment to Control Many Applications