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Accelerate Automotive Development with the Teensy 4.0 OBD-II CAN-Bus Simulator
The Teensy 4.0 OBD-II CAN-Bus ECU Simulator by Copperhill Technologies is a compact and powerful tool designed by Copperhill Technologies for automotive diagnostics, embedded development, and CAN bus prototyping. The board comes with a pre-programmed Teensy 4.0 microcontroller and simulates a vehicle’s ECU by generating OBD-II data over the CAN bus, making it highly suitable [...]
CAN Bus Development for Embedded Systems: With and Without an Operating System
The Controller Area Network (CAN) Bus has become an essential communication protocol in automotive, industrial, marine, and robotics applications due to its robustness, efficiency, and real-time capabilities. When it comes to embedded systems, developers have multiple hardware and software platforms to choose from—some with full operating systems (OS), others running bare-metal (without OS). At Copperhill Technologies, [...]
CAN Bus Applications in Automotive, Marine, Robotics, and Industrial Systems Using the PiCAN Series of HATs for Raspberry Pi
The Controller Area Network (CAN Bus) is a resilient, lightweight, and highly efficient communication protocol originally developed by Bosch in the 1980s for automotive systems. Today, CAN Bus has evolved far beyond its automotive roots, extending into marine electronics, robotics, industrial automation, and more. One of the most accessible and flexible ways to prototype or [...]
Exploring the PiCAN Series and SocketCAN: A Powerful Duo for Raspberry Pi CAN Bus Applications
The PiCAN series from Copperhill Technologies brings robust CAN Bus capabilities to Raspberry Pi systems, providing essential tools for automotive, industrial, and robotics projects. These boards are compact, powerful, and compatible with SocketCAN, the standard CAN interface for Linux systems. Whether you’re developing diagnostic tools, data loggers, or real-time communication systems, PiCAN HATs offer a [...]
Exploring the PiCAN2: CAN Bus HAT for Raspberry Pi
The PiCAN2 HAT by Copperhill Technologies is a robust and feature-rich CAN Bus interface board designed for seamless integration with the Raspberry Pi. It opens up exciting opportunities for CAN Bus development in automotive, industrial, and embedded applications. Developed by SK Pang Electronics and distributed by various vendors, the PiCAN2 is popular among professionals and [...]
CAN Bus Applications in Medical Devices: Precision Communication in Critical Environments
When most engineers think of Controller Area Network (CAN) Bus, their minds often go to automotive applications—after all, it was originally developed by Bosch for in-vehicle networking. However, CAN Bus has quietly become a powerful tool beyond the automotive world, particularly in the medical field. From hospital equipment to patient monitoring systems, CAN Bus technology [...]
Introducing the ESP32 with Dual Isolated CAN Bus Port
The ESP32 Development Board is renowned for its versatility, boasting features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and ample processing power. When combined with the Dual Isolated CAN Bus HAT, it transforms into a formidable tool for CAN bus communication. Key Features: Dual CAN Channels: Facilitates simultaneous communication over two separate CAN networks. Galvanic Isolation: Each CAN channel is electrically isolated, [...]
Next-Level Boat Monitoring: Sensar Marine and the Power of NMEA 2000
In today’s digitally connected world, smart technology is no longer confined to homes or personal gadgets. It's now transforming the way we experience boating. Sensar Marine, a company at the forefront of marine innovation, has developed a modern solution for boat owners who want to monitor, protect, and manage their vessels with the same confidence [...]
CAN XL in the Automotive Industry: History, Technical Capabilities, and Market Outlook
This report was created by Copperhill Technologies, a leading provider of embedded systems solutions specializing in Controller Area Network (CAN) technologies, including both Classical CAN and CAN FD. With extensive experience in automotive, industrial, and off-highway applications, Copperhill Technologies delivers a wide range of development tools, gateways, and custom hardware that support robust and high-performance [...]
Inside CAN FD: Architecture, Performance Gains, and Integration Challenges
This report was created by Copperhill Technologies, a leading provider of embedded systems solutions specializing in Controller Area Network (CAN) technologies, including both Classical CAN and CAN FD. With extensive experience in automotive, industrial, and off-highway applications, Copperhill Technologies delivers a wide range of development tools, gateways, and custom hardware that support robust and high-performance [...]