
PCAN-USB
CAN Interface for USB
The PCAN-USB adapter enables simple connection to CAN networks. Its compact plastic casing makes it suitable for mobile applications.
The opto-decoupled version guarantees galvanic isolation of up to 500 Volts between the PC and the CAN side.
The package is also supplied with the CAN monitor PCAN-View for Windows® and the programming interface PCAN-Basic.
Specifications
- Adapter for USB connection
(USB 1.1, compatible with USB 2.0) - USB voltage supply
- Bit rates up to 1 Mbit/s
- Time stamp resolution approx. 42 µs
- 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® 102) - NXP SJA1000 CAN controller, 16 MHz
clock frequency - NXP PCA82C251 CAN transceiver
- 5-Volts 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)
Optionally available:
- Galvanic isolation on the CAN connection up to 500 V
Pin assignment D-Sub

| Pin | Pin assignment |
|---|---|
| 1 | Not connected / optional +5V |
| 2 | CAN-L |
| 3 | GND |
| 4 | Not connected |
| 5 | Not connected |
| 6 | GND |
| 7 | CAN-H |
| 8 | Not connected |
| 9 | Not connected / optional +5V |
Scope of supply
- PCAN-USB in plastic casing
- Device drivers for Windows® 8, 7, Vista, XP
and Linux (32/64-bit) - Device driver for Windows® CE 6.x
(x86 and ARMv4 processor support) - PCAN-View CAN monitor for
Windows® Details ... - PCAN-Basic programming interface consisting of an interface DLL, examples, and header files for all common programming languages Details ...
- Manual in PDF format
Downloads
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New Device Driver 3.x Important Information
PCAN-USB package contains device drivers for Windows® 8, 7, Vista, XP (32/64-bit), the PCAN-Basic API, the CAN monitor PCAN-View, and documentation (German and English)
PCAN-USB manual in PDF format (German)
PCAN-USB manual in PDF format (English)
PCAN-Linux device driver for PEAK CAN interfaces from Kernel 2.4 and higher




