
Arduino MKR CAN Shield
Need to connect a device to a CAN (Controller Area Network) for communication within an automobile and with other CAN devices? The Arduino MKR CAN shield will provide automotive CAN connectivity.
Overview
With this shield you can easily connect to a CAN (Controller Area Network) Bus. Discover new possibilities of interaction between your Arduino MKR Board and the CAN ecosystem.
The MKR CAN shield can simplify the connection of the MKR boards with industrial systems and especially with automotive applications. This shield opens a new set of possible applications like smart vehicles, autonomous cars and drones. A CAN connection also provides the possibility to connect a MKR board directly with several types of industrial grade sensors, motors and displays.
Notice: On some boards, the bottom silk is mirrored. Please refer to the top silk for guidance. If you need further assistance, contact our support team
Tech specs
Protocol | CAN Bus |
Interface | SPI |
Circuit Operating Voltage | 3.3 V |
Controller | Microchip MCP2515 (datasheet) |
Transceiver | NXP TJA1049 (datasheet) |
Buck converter | Texas Instruments TPS54232 (datasheet) |
Vin (screw connector) | 7 V - 24 V |
Vin (header) | 5 V |
Compatibilty | MKR size |
Switchable onboard termination resistor | |
Conformities
Resources for Safety and Products
Manufacturer Information
The production information includes the address and related details of the product manufacturer.
Arduino S.r.l.
Via Andrea Appiani, 25
Monza, MB, IT, 20900
https://www.arduino.cc/
Responsible Person in the EU
An EU-based economic operator who ensures the product's compliance with the required regulations.
Arduino S.r.l.
Via Andrea Appiani, 25
Monza, MB, IT, 20900
Phone: +39 0113157477
Email: support@arduino.cc
Documentation
OSH: Schematics
The Arduino MKR CAN Shield is open-source hardware! You can build your own board using the following files:
EAGLE FILES IN .ZIP SCHEMATICS IN .PDFLearn more
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