CAN Bus stands for Controller Area Network Bus and is a serial network protocol used in the automotive industry and other industries, for example mobile machinery. It enables communication between different electronic systems and control units in a vehicle or machine.
CAN Bus is based on a multimaster system that allows several devices to access the network simultaneously. It enables reliable and fast transmission of data and is able to detect and correct errors in the system.
In the automotive industry, CAN Bus is often used to transmit sensor data, such as engine speed, velocity or temperature. It is also used to control electronic systems such as the ABS (anti-lock braking system), ESP (electronic stability programme) or the air conditioning.
However, CAN Bus is not only used in the automotive industry, but also in many other sectors such as aviation, medical technology or industrial automation. It is a manufacturer-independent standard and is supported by many different manufacturers.
By using CAN Bus, companies can simplify the integration of different electronic systems and control units in a machine or vehicle and ensure reliable and fast data transmission.
