USBCAN

USBCAN refers to a type of hardware interface that bridges a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection to a Controller Area Network (CAN) bus. This adapter allows a computer to communicate with devices on a CAN network. CAN is a robust vehicle bus standard designed to allow microcontrollers and devices to communicate with each other's applications without a host computer. USBCAN devices typically connect to a computer via a standard USB port and to the CAN bus via a physical connector, often a DB9 or terminal block. The primary function of a USBCAN adapter is to translate data packets between the USB protocol used by the computer and the CAN protocol used by the network. This enables users to monitor CAN bus traffic, send CAN messages, and perform diagnostics on CAN-based systems. They are commonly used in automotive diagnostics, industrial automation, and embedded systems development. Various manufacturers produce USBCAN interfaces, often with accompanying software for configuration and analysis. The specific features and capabilities can vary, including support for different CAN standards like CAN FD or the number of CAN channels supported.