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USB Device For I/O Testing And Prototyping Supports, Classical CAN, CAN FD, CANopen

DAB-Embedded introduced its USB2IO interface explorer, a device that connects USB to various I/O interfaces for prototyping and functionality tests of electronic devices with CAN, CAN FD, and CANopen interfaces.The product combines a protocol analyzer, data-logger, communication interface, an embedded functional test platform, and basic signal generator. The device targets electrical engineers, firmware developers, enthusiasts, and [...]

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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 [...]

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Controller Area Network (CAN Bus) And Higher-Layer Protocols CANopen, SAE J1939, NMEA 2000

For the longest time, the major misconception about Controller Area Network (CAN) was that it merely applies to automobiles. The truth is, CAN, since its introduction in 1986, proved to be a robust, versatile, and straightforward technology and, consequently, the CAN Bus technology found its way into all areas of applications where microprocessors need to [...]

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Digital I/O Module For Operations In CANopen And CANopen FD Networks

Peak-System Technik and EmSA (Embedded Systems Academy) have joined forces and developed the PCAN-MicroMod FD DR CANopen Digital 1, an I/O device with eight digital inputs and eight outputs.  The I/O module comes in a DIN-rail mountable housing with screw terminal strips. The eight digital inputs and eight digital outputs are galvanically isolated from the power supply, [...]

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Miniature Joystick With CAN Bus Interface Supports SAE J1939 And CANopen

Megatron introduced its TRY120 series of miniature joysticks with an installation depth of 26 mm. The onboard CAN Bus interface supports the CANopen and SAE J1939 serial protocols. With the TRY120 series, Megatron expands the TRY100 finger joystick series with a version for the operation in harsh environments. Both sets use identical geometries and thus allow a direct replacement. The [...]

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MadeForSTM32 Approved CANopen Slave Software For STM32 Microcontrollers

Emotas Embedded Communication’s CANopen Slave Software has been evaluated and approved by ST Microelectronics (ST) to become the first MadeForSTM32 supported CANopen software for STM32 microcontrollers. The MadeForSTM32 label is available for ST authorized partners only. It assures that the software within the STM32 ecosystem had been examined and qualified by ST specialists to be of [...]

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STM32G4-Based CANopen FD Starter Kit Supports Both Classical CAN And CAN FD

The Emotas CANopen FD starter kit provides a CAN FD micro-controller board, an extension board with CAN FD transceiver, and a CAN FD USB interface for the rapid prototyping of CANopen FD applications. CANopen FD, as specified in the CAN in Automation (CiA) specification 1301, uses the new features of CAN FD such as a higher data bit-rate [...]

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ARM Cortex Automotive-Grade SoC (System on Chip) With Two CAN Bus Interfaces Supports Linux And Android BSP

Advantech announced the release of its ROM-5620 Smarc 2.1 module, its first Arm Cortex A35 based on the NXP i.MX8X application processor. The product is especially applicable for automation equipment and HMI (human-machine interface) devices.The product adopts an automotive-grade SoC (System on Chip) and associated industrial-grade components that provide an operating temperature range from -40 °C [...]

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CODESYS Control For Raspberry Pi Allows PLC Programming According To IEC 61131-3

CODESYS is a PLC programming suite used by automation specialists as an environment for the development of controller applications. It is an IEC 61131-3 programming tool developed by the Germany-based company, 3S (Smart Software Solutions), providing users with integrated solutions that optimize the engineering of automated solutions. It represents a platform-independent development environment that is compatible [...]

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Miniature PCB Mountable CANopen Servo Drive For Customized Robotics Applications

Ingenia, a member of Celera Motion (Novanta), released its Everest servo drive series with CANopen-connectivity. The Everest Core drive comes as a plug-in module, which can be integrated into a PCB (printed circuit board) in support of customized motion control applications. Everest Net drives are based on the Everest Core technology and incorporate CANopen communication. The CANopen interface complies [...]

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