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CAN Bus Analyzer Software Q & A
Getting Started with PCAN Explorer. Your questions answered by our experts!
Webinar: CAN Higher Layer Protocols - J1939, CANopen, UDS
A number of standard higher layer protocols are based on, or “run on top” of the lower layer CAN protocol. This webinar provides an overview of three such protocols
Grid Connect FireFly serial adapter helps machine owners go wireless
Grid Connect, Inc. has introduced a new version of FireFly, a Bluetooth to RS232 serial adapter, as a replacement product for legacy versions with an obsolete Bluetooth module. Grid Connect’s FireFly serial adapter features the same form, fit and function as older versions.
CAN Bus Diagnostics Q & A
Practical CAN troubleshooting. Your questions answered by our expert, Gary Marrs.
Webinar : Troubleshooting with CAN Bus Diagnostics
Diagnosing CAN bus problems can be challenging. Even so, with a little practice and the right tools you don’t have to be highly technical to perform basic diagnostics on a CAN bus network.
How to pick your communication protocol
Many factors can influence this decision, from the necessary bandwidth, to existing infrastructure, to security concerns. Letting the application determine the best protocol results in optimal for connectivity solutions, whether operating farming equipment, or shipping supplies, to conflict zones.
How to Diagnose a Controller Area Network (CAN)
Before CAN bus gained popularity, vehicle wiring harnesses could contain miles of copper wire which significantly added to the cost and weight of the vehicle. CAN bus was originally designed to minimize copper wiring in automobiles by multiplexing electrical signals over a simple two wire network. By using a high-speed twisted pair cable, the amount of wire necessary to allow sensors, actuators and controllers to communicate was greatly reduced.
Custom vs Off-the-Shelf: The Pros & The Cons
A custom-designed product can break through a crowded marketplace, and open a business to a whole new sector of consumers. When you search for a path to achieve this, however, you’ll find many options, from standard, commercial off-the-shelf (aka, COTS) components, to custom parts, to highly-custom projects. When considering creating a custom IoT application, how do you make the decision between the multitude of options?
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