CAN
CAN Config
The CAN Config block configures the Controller Area Network (CAN) peripheral for communication on CAN bus networks. This block sets up essential …
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The CAN Rx block receives CAN messages from the CAN bus network and outputs the message ID, data length, and payload data. The block supports …
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The CAN Tx block transmits CAN messages on the CAN bus network. It accepts message data and length as inputs, and sends the message with the …
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Available CAN Blocks
This section contains the following CAN peripheral blocks:
- CAN Config - Configure CAN bus parameters (baud rate, filters, masks)
- CAN Rx - Receive messages from CAN bus
- CAN Tx - Transmit messages to CAN bus
Key Features
- CAN 2.0A/2.0B support - Standard and extended identifiers
- Configurable bit timing - Flexible baud rate configuration (10 kbps to 1 Mbps)
- Hardware filters - Message acceptance filters and masks
- Multiple mailboxes - Simultaneous Tx/Rx message buffers
- Error handling - Bus-off, error passive, and error warning states
- Timestamping - Precise message reception timing
Common Use Cases
- Automotive systems - Engine control, dashboard communication, diagnostics
- Industrial automation - Factory equipment networking
- Motor control - Multi-axis drive coordination
- Sensor networks - Distributed sensor data acquisition
- Diagnostics - OBD-II and CAN-based vehicle diagnostics
CAN Protocol Support
- Standard CAN (CAN 2.0A) - 11-bit identifiers
- Extended CAN (CAN 2.0B) - 29-bit identifiers
- CAN FD (Flexible Data-rate) - Supported on compatible devices
- Filtering - Hardware acceptance filters for selective message reception
See Also
- Communication Overview - All communication blocks
- UART Blocks - Serial communication