Controller Area Network (CAN bus) For Beginners (English)

🚘 Deep Dive into CAN Protocol/Controller for Beginners

Course Description:

Embark on a comprehensive journey through the world of Controller Area Network (CAN) protocol, tailored for beginners. This course is a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical applications, drawing from the rich content of the book "Mastering Embedded Systems From Scratch" by Andrew M. Rosenberg, Derek Molleur, and Joe F firmalino, which is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the field of embedded systems.

Course Highlights:

• Introduction to CAN Protocol 📚

  • Summarize Chapter 11 (Automotive Protocols) from "Mastering Embedded System from Scratch Second Edition" on the learn-in-depth-store site.
  • Explore the fundamental aspects of automotive protocols, including in-vehicle networks (IVN), their evolution from classic flat wiring harness architecture to domain and zonal architecture.
  • Gain insights into a central compute-based zonal architecture and its role in modern vehicles.

• CAN Protocol Essentials 🚦

  • Understand what CANBUS is, who utilizes it, the history of CANBUS, and its timeline.
  • Delve into the characteristics of CANBUS, including its place within the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, and the significance of the physical layer.
  • Learn about the CAN protocol specification, general characteristics, and the various types of CAN messages, such as data frames, remote frames, error frames, and overload frames.

• CAN Bus Characteristics 🔧

  • Identify key components like CAN nodes, explore the differences between single-ended and differential signals, understand the importance of recessive and dominant signals, and determine how bit rate and bus length influence CAN's performance.
  • Examine the role of the CAN transceiver in maintaining communication on the network.

• CAN Bus Errors & Error Handling 🛠️

  • Learn about the types of errors that can occur within a CAN network, including bit errors, stuff errors, CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) errors, acknowledgment errors, and form errors.
  • Understand the error confinement mechanism and the importance of CAN's bit monitoring and stuffing capabilities in maintaining a reliable communication protocol.

What You Will Learn:

• The principles behind In-Vehicle Networks (IVN) and their evolution over time.
• The significance of CANBUS within the context of automotive protocols.
• The specific characteristics that make CANBUS unique and robust.
• How to handle errors in a CAN network, ensuring reliable communication between devices.

Why This Course?

This course is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in the CAN protocol, which is essential for anyone looking to enter the field of embedded systems or automotive engineering. With its clear explanations and real-world examples, you'll gain both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to work confidently with CAN networks.

Join us on this engaging learning journey and unlock the door to understanding one of the most critical communication protocols in the modern automotive industry. Sign up today and take the first step towards mastering the Controller Area Network! 🚗🚀