CANOpen
CANopen is a CAN-based higher layer protocol. It was developed as a standardized embedded network with highly flexible configuration capabilities. CANopen specifications cover the standardized application layer, frameworks for specific applications (e.g. safety-relevant communication, maritime electronics) as well as device, interface, and application profiles.
The main CANopen application fields include:
- Truck-based superstructure control systems
- Off-highway and off-road vehicles
- Passenger and cargo trains
- Maritime electronics
- Factory automation
- Industrial machine control
- Lifts and escalators (more...)
- Building automation
- Medical equipment and devices
Fujitsu’s broad microcontroller line-up with on-chip CAN bus controllers cover the complete range from 1 to 6 CAN channels, 16 to 128 message buffers per channel and many memory configurations. It offers the optimum solution for every application.
Off-the-shelf CANopen protocol stacks for Fujitsu 16bit LX/FX and 32bit FR Microcontrollers are available from various vendors.
