The Kvaser Mini PCI Express HS is a highly-integrated CAN (controller area network) add-on board that lets embedded system developers add CAN functionality to any standard computer board with mini PCI Express capability.

The add on board offers a single channel, high speed CAN interface with error frame detection and on-board buffer. This board has a low profile connector that complies with the mini PCI Express standard, which connects via a cable to a DSUB connector (or other type) at the computer housing. With just the CAN communication link itself exposed, total system EMC performance is protected because all the electronics remain inside the computer housing.
 

Major Features

• Supports a bit rate from 40 to 1000 kbit/s and a CAN transfer rate up to 20000 messages/s.
• Time stamp accuracy is 25 µs.
• Low profile connector complies with the mini PCI Express standard, which connects via a cable to a DSUB (or other type) at the computer housing.
• A 4 pin Molex connector provides single CAN channel access.
• Complies with EN 61000-6-2:2005, specifying EMC immunity for industrial environments.
• Operates over the industrial temperature range of -40 to +85°C.
• Kvaser’s free of charge CANLIB SDK can be used to develop software for the Mini PCI Express HS board.
• Support for Linux, in the form of drivers and a dedicated SDK, are available as a separate download
• Support for SocketCAN, see elinux.org for details.
• Includes Molex to DSUB9 cable adapter.

Software

• Documentation, software and drivers can be downloaded for free at www.kvaser.com/downloads.
• Kvaser CANLIB SDK is a free resource that includes everything you need to develop software for the Kvaser CAN interfaces. Includes full documentation and many program samples, written in C, C++, C#, Delphi, and Visual Basic.
• All Kvaser CAN interface boards share a common software API. Programs written for one interface type will run without modifications on the other interface types!
• J2534 Application Programming Interface available.
• RP1210A Application Programming Interface available.
• On-line documentation in Windows HTML-Help and Adobe Acrobat format.

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