Can Basics: Learn The Protocol + Free Handbook Included

A clear and simple introduction to CAN, developed in the classroom, helping you get started quickly and effectively.

What you'll learn

Understand what CAN is and where it's used.

Identify the main components in a CAN network.

Understand the structure of CAN frame.

Understand how nodes communicate on the CAN Bus.

Types of CAN, error handling and CAN interface hardware.

Requirements

Basic electrical knowledge (relationship between voltage, current and resistance).

No prior automotive experience needed.

Description

This is your definitive introduction to the Controller Area Network (CAN), the essential communication protocol found in everything from cars to cutting-edge medical devices. As the standard for reliable data transfer in the automotive, aviation, marine, and industrial automation fields, a strong foundational knowledge is more valuable than ever. If you're an engineer, technician, or just new to the field, this is the only basics course you need to build that understanding from the ground up.We've stripped away any unnecessary complexity, breaking everything down into seven clear, bite-sized video lessons. Each part builds logically on the last, creating a simple, step-by-step path for you to master the core theory of how CAN works.Part 1 - Introduces the history of CAN, its underlying principles, real-world applications, and the relevant ISO standards that govern its implementation.Part 2 - Covers the physical layer, including wiring structures, node architecture, and how the OSI 7-layer model applies to CAN systems.Part 3 - Dives into the importance of termination resistance and examines how CAN bus speeds affect performance.Part 4 - Details the anatomy of a CAN frame, breaking down its components for clearer understanding.Part 5 - Explores CAN logic, including message arbitration and bit stuffing techniques used to maintain data integrity.Part 6 - Focuses on error detection, handling mechanisms, and network reliability.Part 7 - Introduces CAN FD (Flexible Data-rate), explains common connector types, and overviews the hardware interfaces used to interact with CAN networks.This course is designed to give you a complete theoretical mastery of CAN basics. By focusing purely on the 'how' and the 'why,' we provide the essential knowledge needed to understand technical documentation, follow engineering discussions, and build a solid mental framework of the entire system. You will finish with the confidence to explain exactly how CAN messages are built, prioritized, and kept reliable, providing the perfect foundation for future hands-on training or more advanced studies.

Overview

Section 1: CAN Basics - Learn the Protocol

Lecture 1 Your CAN Bus Instructor – Background, Experience, and Goals

Lecture 2 Part 1 - An introduction to CAN

Lecture 3 Part 2 - The Physicals of CAN

Lecture 4 Part 3 - The critical role of Termination

Lecture 5 Part 4 - Anatomy of a CAN frame

Lecture 6 Part 5 - CAN logic, CAN arbitration and bit stuffing

Lecture 7 Part 6 - CAN Errors

Lecture 8 Part 7 - CAN FD, Interface hardware and common connectors

Engineering Students and Graduates.,Embedded Systems Engineers.,Automotive Technicians.