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Interface and gateway

With up to eight CAN (FD) interfaces

2020-11-10 HMS Networks introduced the Ixxat CANnector solution for logging, bridging, and extending of Classical CAN and CAN FD networks.

Computer-on-module

Supporting two CAN FD interfaces

2020-10-30 Advantech launched the Smarc 2.1 SOM‑2532 module for real-time automation control, edge-connected, and safety-critical applications.

Embedded box PC

IoT gateway for harsh environments

2020-10-15 End of September 2020 Axiomtek (Taiwan) released the Agent200-FL-DC fan-less embedded system. Beside others, it offers one CAN interface.

PCIe card

Extending mainboards by CAN FD

2020-08-10 ESD Electronics (Germany) introduced the CAN-M.2/402-2-FD PCIe card with two electrically isolated CAN FD interfaces.

CAN-to-USB adapter

Open-source product supports CAN-FD

2020-08-04 CANtact Pro from Linklayer Labs (Canada) is an open-source CAN-to-USB dongle with two integrated CAN-FD interfaces (flexible data-rate).

Free API

Recommended Practice support for CAN interface modules

2020-07-21 Peak-System offers the PCAN-RP1210 API (application programming interface) free of charge for development and distribution. The setup includes the API, documentation, as well as software for establishing and testing the connection.

CAN FD multi-channel board

Automotive test systems and industrial applications

2020-07-03 HMS Networks extended its Ixxat PC-interface portfolio with the multi-channel board CAN-IB 640/PCIe. It offers four channels each for CAN FD/Classical CAN and LIN connectivity.

CAN interface module

Compliant with IEC 61375 and EN 50155

2020-06-16 Eltec (Germany) offers interface boards for rail vehicle applications. This includes also a module with a CAN interface.

Two CAN interfaces

Computer-on-module and carrier board combo

2020-06-02 Congatec (Germany), vendor of embedded computer technology – announced its conga‑SMC1/Smarc-x86 3,5-inch carrier board. The board comes with two embedded CAN interfaces.

Up to 12 Mbit/s

Adapter tags CAN messages with time-stamps

2020-05-04 Suburban Embedded (USA) released the Hadou‑CAN open-source CAN-FD-to-USB adapter with the PPS-based (pulse-per-second) Tymesync feature.

Two embedded CAN interfaces

Smarc modules make 3,5‑inch boards scalable

2020-03-04 After its entry into the 3,5-inch SBC (single board computer) market in the middle of last year, Congatec introduced a carrier board in this standardized footprint, which comes with a socket for Arm-based Smarc modules.

Embedded World 2020

CANopen support for CAN expansion cards

2020-01-31 Innodisk's CAN network expansion cards now support CANopen, opening the door for sophisticated applications in robotics, motion control, medical applications, and the automotive industry.

Mini-PCIe board

Coming with two CAN channels

2020-01-14 The MPEu-C1 module by Versalogic provides one Classical CAN channel with CANopen support. Another interface features CAN FD.

Agritechnica 2019

Awarded Isobus products

2019-10-25 New Holland Agriculture and precision farming aftermarket brand Agxtend has won innovation awards at this year’s Agritechnica 2019 tradeshow.

Raspberry Pi 4 hat

CAN termination resistor is onboard

2019-09-30 Copperhill (USA) supplies the PiCAN3 board with a switch-mode power-supply. The CAN hat is stackable on Raspberry Pi 4 cards.

CAN network access

Codesys support for PC/CAN interfaces

2019-08-26 HMS Networks has announced that Codesys Control Win SL from 3S-Smart Software Solutions now supports the Ixxat PC/CAN interfaces from HMS.

CANopen interface

Supporting more PDOs

2019-07-29 HMS has introduced the Compactcom 40 series of CANopen modules. It can be connected via SPI, 8/16-bit parallel port, or I/O registers to automation devices.

Cooperation

USB dongle with two CAN FD ports

2019-07-10 Xylanta has developed in cooperation with Aptiv the µSaint3 interface module. It is based on an ARM processor.

Mobile real-time

Thunderbolt enables extension for CAN

2019-06-18 Kithara Software has announced the support for the communication interface Thunderbolt. In conjunction with the Realtime Suite, this way all devices in a system connected can be registered and controlled in real-time. CAN plays also a role.

Interface card

CAN FD extension and Linux driver

2019-06-03 Star Cooperation offers interface cards for connecting automotive bus systems with test bench computers. The Flexcard PMC-II with extensions for CAN FD, CAN-HS, Ethernet, and Flexray is for universal use in day-to-day testing.