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MCUXpresso Software Development Kit (SDK) Incorporates A Free Version Of Micro CANopen FD Library
The latest release of the MCUXpresso software development kit (SDK) from NXP incorporates a free version of the EmSA's (Embedded Systems Academy) Micro CANopen FD library.The MCUXpresso IDE provides embedded development engineers an easy-to-use Eclipse-based development environment for NXP MCUs based on ARM Cortex-M cores, including its general-purpose crossover and Bluetooth-enabled MCUs. The MCUXpresso IDE comes [...]
A Beginner's Guide to SAE J1939 Embedded Software Development
Introduction Welcome to my beginner's guide! By opening this page, you have entered the first and probably most crucial stage toward developing your SAE J1939 project: Reading. Over the years, I dealt with many newcomers to the J1939 technology, some of them motivated by great product ideas. Others were thrown into a project because they were [...]
Classical CAN, CAN FD, And LIN Kit Simulates Devices And Networks For SAE J1939, NMEA 2000, CANopen
Warwick Control Technologies has released a development kit that enables users to simulate Classical CAN, CAN FD, and LIN devices and networks. It also supports the simulation of SAE J1939, NMEA 2000, and CANopen devices and networks. The kit comes with the Kvaser Hybrid Pro two-channel interface to test Classical CAN, CAN FD, and LIN systems through [...]
STM32 Programming - Developing with FreeRTOS, Using Assembly, C/C++
The STM32F103 Arm Microcontroller and Embedded Systems: Using Assembly and C The STM32F103 microcontroller from ST is one of the most widely used ARM microcontrollers, and the blue pill board utilizes the STM32F103 microcontroller. It comes at a low price, and it is widely available around the world. This book uses the blue pill board to discuss [...]
Marine Flow Meter With SAE J1939 Interface For Fuel Consumption Measurement
The DFM Marine flow meter by Technoton represents a system for the direct measurement of fuel consumption in engine lines or fuel lines of boilers/burners, designed for fuel systems with hourly consumption from 20 to 4,000 l/h. The CAN Bus / SAE J1939 interface provides more than sixty useful parameters and counters, transmits data (PGN) according to the SAE J1939 [...]
Embedded NXP i.MX8 Board Supports Dual CAN Bus Port
Avnet Integrated announced the release of their scalable MSC SM2S-IMX8Plus SMARC 2.1 module family, integrating the i.MX 8M Plus processor from NXP.The modules utilize the 1.8-GHz dual- or quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 processors plus the 800-MHz Arm Cortex-M7 real-time processor plus the GC7000UL 2D/3D graphics processing unit (GPU). Several options are available with and without the video processing [...]
SAE J1939 To USB Gateway Records J1939 Data Frames (PGNs) To Micro SD Card
As of today, we have accomplished another milestone toward full SAE J1939 data recording using our SAE J1939 Gateway Module With USB Port, RTC, MicroSD Memory Card. The device's firmware now allows the recording of SAE J1939 data frames (PGNs) to the onboard microSD card without requiring a PC connection. The previous version supported the data [...]
MCUs That Combine CAN FD (Flexible Data-Rate) And Core Independent Peripherals
Microchip Technology announced its PIC18 Q84 family, a series of microcontroller units (MCU) that supports data transmission and reception through a CAN FD network. The CAN FD port meets the demand for increased bandwidth in CAN applications. The CAN FD module supports the CAN 2.0B standard and thus is fully backward compatible with previous CAN Bus modules. The [...]
Compact Controller Based On Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+ Supports Modbus RTC And Modbus TCP Programming
The new RevPi Compact from KUNBUS is the latest addition to the RevPi product suite of industrial PCs. It represents a robust and cost-effective compact controller based on the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+, and it comes with a wide range of connectivity options and functions.The Raspberry Pi Compute Mode 3+ The Compute Module 3+ (CM3+) is a [...]
Configurable Panel PC For Maritime Applications Comes With CAN Bus Interface
Kontron introduced the Flatclient MAR, a panel PC for maritime applications. It is DNV GL- and IEC60945/IACS E10-compliant, making it suitable for national and international shipping, marine engineering structures, and offshore wind farms.The panel PC's design withstands extreme environmental conditions such as temperature fluctuation, vibration, and splash water. Its graphics performance ensures detailed map displays and [...]