Blog tagged as CAN FD

Automotive Ethernet Explained Pt. 2

March 06, 2026 10:54 AM - By Rachael - Comment(s)
Modern vehicles do not run on a single network technology. Instead, they use a combination of LIN, Classic CAN, CAN FD, and Automotive Ethernet. Each has strengths. Each has limits. Understanding when to use each one is essential for system design, integration, and validation.

Automotive Ethernet Explained Pt. 1

February 18, 2026 08:29 AM - By Rachael - Comment(s)
why did the automotive industry introduce Automotive Ethernet? The answer comes down to scale. Modern vehicles outgrew what CAN-only architectures can realistically support.

Vehicle System Engineering: A Deep Dive into In-Vehicle Networks

March 11, 2025 09:38 AM - By Rachael - Comment(s)
In modern automotive engineering, in-vehicle networks (IVNs) play a crucial role in ensuring smooth communication between electronic control units (ECUs),

A beginner’s guide to the J1939 CAN Protocol

December 11, 2024 03:06 PM - By Rachael - Comment(s)
J1939 was specifically designed for the needs of the commercial vehicle industry, ensuring reliable and real-time data transmission in harsh environments like trucks, buses, and construction machinery.