PCIe Interface Connects CANs

The CAN-PCIe/200 PCI Express hardware interface for Controller Area Networks (CANs) is fully ISO 11898 compatible and enables data transfer rates up to 1 Mb/s. The interface includes optical isolation via opto-couplers and dc/dc converters. Software drivers are available for Windows, Linux, VxWorks, and QNX operating systems. Also, the interface comes with a software development kit that includes an application programming interface as well as full CAN/CANopen network analyzing software at no additional charge. For further information and price, call ESD ELECTRONICS INC., Greenfield, MA. (800) 732-8006.