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So far in this series, we’ve explored how CAN Bus works, how to capture data, and how to debug messages during development. In this installment, we take the conversation out of the lab and into a live vehicle environment, specifically, the OBDII network.

In previous installments of this series, we explored what CAN Bus is, how to set up your first network, and how to interpret CAN frames. Now it’s time to put that knowledge to work by actually capturing and debugging real CAN traffic.

Accurate Technologies Inc. (ATI) announces the End-of-Life (EOL) of several legacy products. These products will be available for purchase until the end date or until current stock is depleted.

We’ll cover the basics of twisted-pair wiring, 120-ohm termination, common physical layer mistakes, how to diagnose them using CANLab, and key EMI considerations for automotive applications.

After setting up your first CAN network, the next step is understanding what the messages on the bus actually contain. Every communication on the Controller Area Network (CAN) takes place in the form of a structured message called a frame. In this blog, we will examine the structure of CAN frames, the differences between frame types, and how tools like Accurate Technologies' CANLab software can be used to decode, visualize, and analyze CAN traffic effectively.

In Part 1 of this series, we introduced the Controller Area Network (CAN Bus) and its role as the central nervous system in modern vehicles. Now, we’ll guide you through creating your first CAN network — from hardware setup to sending and receiving messages — using both entry-level components and professional-grade tools.

Whether you're a student stepping into automotive systems, an engineer working on embedded projects, or just curious about how cars talk, understanding the Controller Area Network (CAN) is essential. It’s the invisible electronic nervous system inside modern vehicles, enabling everything from engine control to your car’s entertainment system to communicate efficiently.

In the world of embedded systems and communication networks, scripting is more than just a coding technique—it's a way to automate, extend, and elevate your testing workflows. Whether you're validating messages on a CAN bus, simulating real-time events, or analyzing system behavior, scripting gives you control.

In this post, we'll dive into what the ISO 9141 standard is, how the K-Line works, why it remains important even today, and why companies like Accurate Technologies continue to support it in their products.

Decoding CCP, XCP and KWP Protocols can be a real challenge without the right tools. That’s where protocol decoders come in—and if you’ve ever worked with CAN networks, you’ve probably heard of CANLab by Accurate Technologies Inc. (ATI).