RCAN Blog - CAN Bus & Automotive Engineering

Technical guides, tutorials, and best practices for automotive diagnostics and embedded systems

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Protocol Guide

CAN Protocol Basics: CAN vs CAN FD

Comprehensive guide to CAN, CAN H, CAN L, and flexible data rate (CAN FD) protocols. Understand the differences and when to use each.

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Hardware Guide

USB CAN Adapters: PEAK PCAN vs Kvaser

Complete comparison of popular USB CAN adapters including PEAK PCAN-USB, Kvaser Leaf, CANable, and Ixxat solutions.

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Technical Guide

CAN Bus Termination Resistor Guide

Why termination resistors matter, how to calculate values, and best practices for CAN bus reliability.

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Protocol Breakdown

J1939 Protocol for Heavy-Duty Vehicles

Understanding SAE J1939 CAN protocol used in commercial vehicles, trucks, and construction equipment.

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Software Comparison

Automotive Diagnostic Software Comparison

Compare RCAN Viewer, Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, and other automotive diagnostic tools for your workflow.

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Linux Setup

Complete SocketCAN Setup on Linux

Step-by-step guide to setting up SocketCAN interfaces on Ubuntu, Fedora, and Arch Linux for CAN bus analysis.

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Technical Deep Dive

CAN FD: Flexible Data Rate Explained

Understanding CAN FD technology, flexible data rates, and when to upgrade from standard CAN.

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Testing Guide

Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Testing Guide

Best practices for hardware-in-the-loop testing, ECU simulation, and automated validation workflows.

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