At the event, Kvaser announced that Microchip, with whom it has worked closely to test and validate its IP, is integrating Kvaser’s CAN and CAN FD IP in future controller products destined for automotive and industrial applications. Kvaser also announced a strategic partnership with Synective Labs to commercialize its complete set of IP blocks for CAN FD, which are now available for FPGA and ASICs for non-strategic customers.

Presentations were made by Kent Lenartsson, Kvaser’s research manager, who spoke about a CAN FD filter for Classical CAN controllers, whilst Derek Sum, a Kvaser support engineer, discussed the pros and cons of a wireless replacement for cables in CAN networks. Kvaser’s president Lars Berno Fredriksson chaired the session on higher-layer protocols.

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The USBcan Pro 2xHS v2 has a standard USB connector and two high-speed CAN channels with ISO 11898-2 compliant CAN transceivers in two separate 9-pin D-SUB CAN connectors. High-performance, yet compact, it can be used as a simple dual-channel interface to connect two high speed CAN busses to a PC or mobile computer, or by using the programming feature, it is capable of much more. For example, users can run a t program on the Kvaser USBcan Pro 2xHS to speed up file transfer protocols or to emulate ECUs and other devices by generating traffic and handling protocols.

Like the USBcan Light 2xHS, the USBcan Pro 2xHS v2 features the sleek, ergonomically designed housing that Kvaser products are renowned for and comes with galvanic isolation as standard. However, unlike the USBcan Light 2xHS, the Pro version offers t script programming and is shipped with Kvaser TRX, a lightweight development environment that lowers the bar when starting out programming the device. The USBcan Pro 2xHS v2 is also supplied with CANlib, the software API that is common to all Kvaser hardware.

For more information on the Kvaser USBcan Pro 2xHS v2 interface, please click through to: http://www.kvaser.cn/products/kvaser-usbcan-pro-2xhs/

Support and Availability

The Kvaser USBcan Pro 2xHS v2 interface is available now with free software, free software updates and free support. Visit www.kvaser.cn/support for resources to help users get started with their devices quickly, included our Quick Start Guides for all products, Kvaser’s Developer Blog and Video tutorials.

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The Leaf Pro is perhaps the easiest way to connect a computer to a CAN bus network by means of the standard USB interface and 9-pin D-SUB connector. Having made its name as the work-horse of USB to CAN interfaces, Kvaser’s Leaf interface family provide reliable, low cost tools for connecting any CAN network to a PC or mobile computer in applications as wide ranging as automotive, mining, marine, military, oil and gas exploration, industrial and heavy machinery.

Kvaser’s Pro versions boast a high transmit capability that meets the needs of CAN FD frames. The Kvaser Leaf Pro HS v2 transmits the 64 data bytes of a CAN FD frame at bit rates up to 8 Mbit/s, in addition to standard CAN frames of 8 bytes. With a maximum message rate of 20000 messages per second, each time-stamped with a one microsecond accuracy, this is a highly advanced, portable real-time CAN to USB interface that can be customised using Kvaser’s t programming language. For example, users can run a t program to speed up file transfer protocols or to emulate ECUs and other devices by generating traffic and handling protocols.

Commenting on the announcement, Lars-Berno Fredriksson, president of Kvaser AB, said: “Our best-selling interface just got better. CAN FD-capability and programmability make the Kvaser Leaf Pro HS v2 and Kvaser Leaf Pro HS v2 OBDIIour most capable Leafs yet!”

Galvanic isolation is a standard feature of this sleek, ergonomically designed interface. With a 107cm long USB lead, and either a standard 9-pin DSUB or a 16-pin OBDII connector, the Kvaser Leaf Pro HS v2 and Kvaser Leaf Pro HS v2 OBDII suit a wide range of environments, from ECU development and test to in-the-field service situations.

For more information on the Kvaser Leaf Pro HS v2 and Kvaser Leaf Pro HS v2 OBDII interfaces, please click the following link: www.kvaser.cn/products/kvaser-leaf-pro-hs-v2/

Support and Availability

The Leaf Pro HS v2 and Kvaser Leaf Pro HS v2 OBDII are available now with free software, free software updates and free support.

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A complete set of IP blocks for CAN FD (Flexible Data Rate) has been developed by Kvaser, primarily for integration into its own FPGAs. By partnering with Synective Labs, Kvaser’s IP modules will be made available for FPGA and ASICs for any non-strategic customers.

In June 2015, ISO approved ISO 11898-1:2015, the document that specifies the Classical CAN and CAN FD protocols. Whilst yet to be published in its final form, Kvaser’s CAN FD implementation complies with both the latest proposed standard for CAN FD 1.0 and the CAN 2.0 standard. Synective ensures compatibility with the final version of the CAN FD standard (ISO11898) once it becomes available.

Kvaser’s CAN FD block has been designed with the following features:

• Small size
• Low-latency DMA
• Highly configurable
• Status updates in the data stream
• Easy integration

This IP implementation supports CAN FD bit-rates up to 13 Mbit/s with 40MHz clock frequency.
The IP block is delivered with a system bus interface for easy integration, though it is also possible to use simply the internal core logic without buffers and with a simple interface to achieve minimal frame size.

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CAN FD is an extension to the original CAN protocol as specified in ISO 11898-1 that responds to increased bandwidth requirements in automotive networks. CAN FD allows for a higher data rate and larger packet size that makes it well suited for data intensive automotive electronic applications.

Speaking about the partnership, Lars-Berno Fredriksson, president of Kvaser AB, said: “Kvaser is proud to support Microchip’s CAN FD developments with our CAN FD IP – this is great validation of the work we have been doing in preparation for CAN FD. As one of the first companies to participate in the CAN ecosystem, Kvaser offers deep knowledge and long experience in CAN and we are fully committed to supporting new developments, such as CAN FD.”

Commented Orlando Esparza, Microchip’s CAN FD Product Line Marketing Manager: “Microchip recognizes that there will be a transition from CAN 2.0 to CAN FD in the coming years. Since 2012, Microchip has been working directly with automotive OEMs in all global regions to understand their requirements, timelines and expectations and are developing solutions to support their needs.” He added: “Microchip has a good and longstanding relationship with Kvaser, helping to minimize our device development cycle times. As a result, we have been able to quickly make design adjustments to meet ISO specification changes and requirements and plan to begin the roll out of controller products mid-2016. Microchip has already released multiple automotive approved physical layer CAN FD transceiver products. ”

Microchip used preliminary CAN FD controller samples with ‘Kvaser inside’ to demonstrate its CAN FD capabilities at the 15^th international CAN Conference (iCC) in Vienna, Austria on October 27 and 28, 2015. Kvaser staff were also presenting at the event, as well as demonstrating Kvaser’s CAN FD capable interfaces and dataloggers.

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“Silvia’s long-term experience with Kvaser products and her technical background – she has an M.SC. in Electrical Engineering – will be of great benefit both to our customers, associates and our global sales team”, said Sven Sandén. He added: “I am looking forward to this new challenge and am confident that with our strong network of Technical Associates and Qualified Sales Representatives, we can continue to exceed customers’ expectations.”

Commenting on the appointments, Lars-Berno Fredriksson, president of Kvaser AB said: “These changes reinforce Kvaser’s management structure for the long term and serve to highlight that whilst our technology comes first and foremost, we aim to nurture customer relationships to the best of our abilities. Sven and Silvia will continue to help us do just that.”

He added: “Michael has made a significant contribution to the development of Kvaser’s commercial operations and we wish him the best in his new venture. With its ‘open’ software philosophy, ArcCore is much like Kvaser and the relationship could be mutually beneficial.”

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Kvaser AB has introduced the Kvaser PCIEcan 4xHS, a highly integrated, high speed controller area network (CAN) network card that adds four high speed CAN channels to any standard computer board with PCI Express capability. Offering silent mode, error frame detection/generation and an on-board buffer, this small form factor add-on board fits many embedded data acquisition systems and is CAN-FD ready.

Commented Lars-Berno Fredriksson, president of Kvaser AB: “The Kvaser PCIEcan 4xHS is by far our fastest network card ever. With an in-house developed CAN-controller, implemented in an FPGA, no compromises have been made in terms of message speed.”

The Kvaser PCIEcan 4xHS has an average response time of 45 µs. An onboard buffer ensures that there is no risk of the card ‘dropping’ messages, meaning that the Kvaser PCIEcan 4xHS is as robust as it is responsive. This is very useful in ‘ping-pong protocols’ such as firmware updates.

This is a low profile card (86 x 69mm) that is fully compatible with J1939, CANopen, NMEA 2000 and DeviceNet. With a wide operating temperature of 0^oC to +85^oC and galvanically isolated CAN bus drivers, it is designed for standard and industrial computers alike.

Kvaser’s PCIEcan boards are supported by device drivers and program examples for Windows and Linux. All Kvaser CAN interface boards share a common software API, Kvaser CANLIB, that is free to download. Kvaser CanKing, a general purpose interactive CAN bus monitor, can also be download free of charge from our web site.

About Kvaser:

With 30 years of CAN development experience and more than 60 CAN-to-PC related products to its name, Kvaser AB (www.kvaser.cn) is the CAN expert, bringing its deep knowledge in the field of CAN to industries that include Automotive, Avionics, Building Automation, Domestic Appliances, Hydraulic Equipment, Industrial Automation, Maritime, Medical, Military, Railway, Telecoms and Textiles.

A powerful and easy to use API that is common to all Kvaser interfaces has made Kvaser products popular among systems, as well as tool designers. Meanwhile, end users value Kvaser’s high quality, reliability and comprehensive third party support. OEM versions of Kvaser products are also available, making a cost efficient alternative to in-house development for many companies.

Kvaser is headquartered in Mölndal, Sweden, with regional offices in Mission Viejo, CA in the United States, and in Shanghai, China. Kvaser AB also has a global network of highly knowledgeable Qualified Sales Representatives and Technical Associates. To find the nearest Kvaser supplier to you, please visit www.kvaser.cn

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New to Kvaser’s interface portfolio is the Kvaser USBcan Light 2xHS, a USB to dual channel Controller Area Network (CAN) interface. With a USB 2.0 compliant connector at one end and two 9-pin D-SUB connectors at the other, USBcan Light 2xHS is a compact, reliable and cost-effective means of connecting two high speed CAN busses to a PC or mobile computer in applications as wide ranging as automotive, mining, marine, military, oil and gas exploration, military, industrial and heavy machinery.

A fraction larger than the one-channel Leaf Light v2, the Kvaser USBcan Light 2xHS features the sleek, ergonomically designed housing that Kvaser products are renowned for and comes with galvanic isolation as standard.

Kvaser USBcan Light 2xHS is supplied with CANlib, the software API that is common to all Kvaser hardware. Taking just 30 seconds to programme once you have Canlib downloaded on the host computer, USBcan Light 2xHS is simple to install and configure.

For more information on the Kvaser USBcan Light 2xHS interface, please click through to: www.kvaser.cn/products/USBcanLight2xHS

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