CANBUS – Networking so simple, even YOU can understand it!

Dave explains the CAN BUS all the way down to how the signaling works over the wires, so you can understand the entire process!

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Note: For in-depth detail about the physical layer and termination resistors, we recommend you read Application Report (SLLA270) from Texas Instruments: http://www.ti.com/lit/an/slla270/slla…

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:23 What is a CAN Data Bus?
01:00 Components of a Physical CAN Data Bus
01:44 CAN Bus Topology
02:38 CAN Bus Electrical Characteristics
03:07 Oscilloscope View of CAN Bus
04:35 Measuring a CAN Bus with a Multimeter
06:34 The Importance of Termination Resistors
08:16 Troubleshooting Step 1: Verifying Termination Resistors
10:23 Troubleshooting Step 2: CAN Hi & Low Wired Backwards
11:59 Troubleshooting Step 3: CAN Signal Missing
12:54 Troubleshooting Step 4: CAN Signal Shorted
17:54 Conclusion

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