PCAN-PCI Express

CAN Interface for PCI Express

Peak System PCAN-PCI Express card enables the connection of a PC with PCI Express slots to CAN networks. There is galvanic isolation of up to 500 Volts between the computer and CAN sides. There are versions with one, two and four channels.

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



PCAN-PCI Express, CAN Interface for PCI Express, Single Dual Channel Galv Isolated

PCAN-PCI Express Single Channel galv. isolated

IPEH-003026


PCAN-PCI Express Dual Channel galv. isolated

IPEH-003027

Technical Specifications

  • PC plug-in card (PCIe-x1) for PCI Express slots
  • 1, 2, or 4 High-speed CAN channels
  • (ISO 11898-2)
  • 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)
  • CAN bus connection via D-Sub, 
  • 9-pin (in accordance with CiA 303-1)
  • FPGA implementation of the CAN controller
  • (SJA1000 compatible)
  • NXP PCA82C251 CAN transceiver
  • Galvanic isolation on the CAN connection up to
  • 500 V, separate for each CAN channel
  • 5-Volt supply to the CAN connection can be connected through a solder jumper, e.g. for external bus converter
  • Extended operating temperature range from -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F)

Scope of Supply

  • PCAN-PCI Express card
  • Slot bracket with D-Sub connectors for the CAN bus (only four-channel version)
  • 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