PCAN-miniPCIe FD

CAN and CAN FD Interface for PCI Express Mini (PCIe)

Peak System PCAN-miniPCIe FD is a CAN interface for the PCI Express Mini slot. With its space-saving format, the plug-in card is a suitable solution for connecting embedded systems to up to four CAN FD and CAN networks, also there is galvanic isolation of up to 300 Volts between the computer and CAN sides. The card is available as a single, dual, or four-channel version.

The new CAN FD standard (CAN with Flexible Data rate) is primarily characterized by higher bandwidth for data transfer. The maximum of 64 data bytes per CAN FD frame (instead of 8 so far) can be transmitted with bit rates up to 12 Mbit/s. CAN FD is downward-compatible to the CAN 2.0 A/B standard, thus CAN FD nodes can be used in existing CAN networks. However, in this case the CAN FD extensions are not applicable.

The monitor software PCAN-View and the programming interface PCAN-Basic for the development of applications with CAN connection are also included in the scope of supply and support the new standard CAN FD.

PCAN-miniPCIe FD, CAN and CAN FD Interface for PCI Express Mini (PCIe), Single, Dual, Four Channel

PCAN-miniPCIe FD Single Channel

IPEH-004045

PCAN-miniPCIe FD Dual Channel

IPEH-004046

PCAN-miniPCIe FD Four Channel

IPEH-004047

ISO / Non-ISO CAN FD:

Since the first implementations of CAN FD, the protocol has been improved and is now included in the standard ISO 11898-1. Therefore the revised CAN FD standard is not compatible with the original protocol.

PEAK-System takes this into account by supporting both protocol versions with their CAN FD interfaces. If required, the user can also switch to the CAN FD protocol used in the environment by software („Non-ISO“ and „ISO“).

Technical Specifications

  • CAN interface for the PCI Express Mini slot (uses PCIe lane)
  • 1, 2, or 4 High-speed CAN channels
  • (ISO 11898-2)
  • Form factor PCI Express Mini (only for single and dual channel versions due to the height of the four-channel version)
  • Complies with CAN specifications 2.0 A/B and FD
  • CAN FD support for ISO and Non-ISO standards switchable
  • CAN FD bit rates for the data field (64 bytes max.) from 25 kbit/s up to 12 Mbit/s
  • CAN bit rates from 25 kbit/s up to 1 Mbit/s
  • CAN bus connection via connection cable and D-Sub, 9-pin (in accordance with CiA 303-1)
  • FPGA implementation of the CAN FD controller
  • NXP TJA1044GT CAN transceiver
  • Galvanic isolation on the CAN connection up to 300 V, separate for each CAN channel
  • CAN termination can be activated through a solder jumper, separately for each CAN channel
  • PCIe data transfer via bus master DMA
  • DMA memory access operations with 32- and 64-bit addresses
  • Measurement of bus load including error frames and overload frames on the physical bus
  • Induced error generation for incoming and outgoing CAN messages
  • Extended operating temperature range from -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F)

Scope of Supply

  • PCAN-miniPCIe FD card
  • Connection cables incl. D-Sub connector optionally 20 or 40 cm. Other lengths on request
  • Device drivers for Windows 11, 10, 8.1 and Linux (32/64-bit)
  • CAN monitor PCAN-View for Windows
  • Programming interface PCAN-Basic for developing applications with CAN connection
  • Programming interfaces for standardized protocols from the automotive sector
  • Manual in PDF format
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