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The challenge of
implementing cost
effective networks within
the vehicle is critical
with the increasing
number of electronic
control modules. CAN
and LIN/J2602 are
two of the major open
multiplexing protocols
deployed within vehicles.
LIN/J2602
complements the
existing portfolio of
automotive multiplex
networks led by CAN.
With the continuing
emergence of
automotive electronics,
the body control
applications represent
a significant segment
of the vehicle.
PICDEM™ CAN-LIN demonstration boards support
different PIC microcontroller devices. All demonstrate the
main features of the devices, especially those features of
the integrated CAN module.
PICDEM™ CAN-LIN 3 Demonstration Board
(DM163015)
The PICDEM CAN-LIN 3 demo
board is an easy way to discover
the power of Microchip’s CAN and
LIN product offerings. The board
demonstrates the main features
of the 64-pin TQFP PIC18F6680
and 80-pin TQFP PIC18F8680 devices, including those
features of the integrated CAN module. In addition, the
board employs a LIN sub-network using Microchip 20-pin
SSOP PIC18F1320 and MCP201 LIN Bus.
CAN BUS Analyzer (APGDT002)
The CAN analyzer development
system enables a personal
computer (PC) to communicate
with the CAN bus. The PC program
uses a graphical user interface to
enter and display message frames
occurring on the target bus.
LIN Serial Analyzer Development System
(APGDT001)
The LIN analyzer development
system enables a personal
computer (PC) to communicate
with the LIN bus. The PC
program uses a graphical user
interface to enter and display
message frames occurring on
the target bus.
PICkit™ 28-pin LIN Demo Board (DM164130-3)
The PICkit 28-pin LIN demo board
enables a quick start in developing
and debugging applications with the
LIN drivers. The kit includes a 28-pin
socket which supports various PIC16F
devices, includes a LIN transceiver,
plus a generous prototype area with various indicator
LEDs and buttons to support the test and debug of
the application.
Reference Designs
Complete reference designs are available from
Microchip Technology which integrate application
software, Data Link Layer firmware and the Physical
Layer which enables a risk free path for the
automotive embedded system designer.
Third Party Tools
To support the
automotive system
designers, one of
Microchip's design
partners, ihr GmbH,
has developed LIN
Compliant drivers for
the PIC16F, PIC18F
and PIC24F Family
of microcontrollers.
The LIN Driver and
Configuration tool
(LDC) was developed
by iHR GmbH to provide a tool to enhance the
designer’s productivity. The LDC eliminates the burden
of designers’ implementing the LIN/J2602 data
link layer software stack. The tool accelerates the
development of LIN/J2602 applications with 8-bit/
16-bit PIC microcontrollers and allows the designer to
focus on the application software development and
enhances the chances of first pass success with the
LIN/J2602 conformance tests.
Supporting the Connected Vehicle
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www.microchip.com/devtoolsautomotive