PCAN-miniPCIe

CAN Interface for PCI Express Mini (PCIe)

Peak System PCAN-miniPCIe card enables the connection of embedded PCs and laptops with PCI Express Mini slots to CAN networks. There is galvanic isolation of up to 300 Volts between the computer and CAN sides. The card is available as a single or dual-channel version.

PCAN-miniPCIe card package is also supplied with the CAN monitor PCAN-View for Windows and the programming interface PCAN-Basic.



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

PCAN-miniPCIe Single Channel

IPEH-003048


PCAN-miniPCIe Dual Channel

IPEH-003049

Technical Specifications

  • CAN interface for the PCI Express Mini slot (uses PCIe lane)
  • 1 or 2 High-speed CAN channels (ISO 11898-2)
  • CAN bus connection via connection cable and D-Sub, 9-pin (in accordance with CiA 303-1)
  • Bit rates from 5 kbit/s up to 1 Mbit/s
  • Compliant with CAN specifications 2.0A (11-bit ID) and 2.0B (29-bit ID)
  • FPGA implementation of the CAN controller (SJA1000 compatible)
  • NXP PCA82C251 CAN transceiver
  • Galvanic isolation on the CAN connection up to
  • 300 V, separate for each CAN channel
  • Extended operating temperature range from -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F)

Scope of Supply

  • PCAN-miniPCIe card
  • Connection cable including D-Sub plug for each channel
  • 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