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CANalyzer is an analysis software tool from Vector Informatik GmbH. This development software is primarily used by automotive and electronic control unit suppliers to analyze the data traffic in serial bus systems. The most relevant bus systems to CANalyzer are CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet and MOST, as well as CAN-based protocols such as J1939, CANopen, and ARINC 825.

History

Vector first offered CANalyzer on the market in 1992, and has been continually updating it since then. Today it is a widely used analysis tool for CAN buses. Besides its primary field of application, which is in-vehicle electronic networking in the automotive industry, CANalyzer is also used in many other industries such as rail transportation, heavy-duty vehicles, special-purpose vehicles, avionics, and medical technology. New technologies based on IP architectures in the automotive industry are supported by CANalyzer.

CANalyzer offers bus monitoring, stimulation, and analysis functions for message traffic and data content. It allows users to configure and expand its functionality using an integrated programming language. CANalyzer displays and evaluates data in both raw and symbolic formats, providing a versatile measurement setup.

Back in 1992, Vector had already developed the DBC data format, which has become the de facto standard in the automotive industry for exchanging CAN descriptions. Relevant standards are supported for other bus systems as well, such as FIBEX for FlexRay, LDF for LIN and EDS/DCF/XDD for CANopen.

Versions

CANalyzer version 1.0 was released in 1992. CANalyzer was previously available in three different variants: Professional (PRO), which includes CAPL programming ability, Expert (EXP) which includes panels, and Fundamental (FUN), with basic features. The Fundamental variant has been discontinued as of April 2023.

See also

• CANoe
• CANape

References

1. "CANalyzer 18 SP3 Release Notes". Vector. Retrieved 4 Nov 2024.
2. "Operating Systems Supported by Vector Products". Vector KB. Retrieved 4 Nov 2024.
3. CANalyzer Website Archived 2010-12-11 at the Wayback Machine, downloaded November 3rd, 2011
4. CANalyzer.J1939 Archived 2012-01-07 at the Wayback Machine, downloaded November 3rd, 2011
5. ^ CANopen solutions Archived 2018-10-04 at the Wayback Machine, downloaded November 3rd, 2011
6. Overview CAN-based avionics protocols on www.avionics-networking.com Archived 2019-04-26 at the Wayback Machine, downloaded June 17th, 2010
7. Neff, Dr.Matheus, Königseder (BMW), Singer (Freescale), Wagner (Broadcom): Ethernet & IP as Automotive Bus System in the Scenario of Camera-based Advanced Driver Assistance Systems in VDI-Reports 2132, 15.International Congress Electronic Systems for Motor Vehicles, Baden-Baden 2011, ISBN 978-3-18-092132-7.
8. CANalyzer.IP Archived 2011-11-29 at the Wayback Machine, downloaded November 3rd, 2011
9. "Company History Vector". Archived from the original on 2015-11-28. Retrieved 2014-06-04.
10. "CANalyzer Variants". Archived from the original on 2022-12-20. Retrieved 2023-04-19.

External links

• CANalyzer website

Additional resources

• Pfeiffer, Ayre, Keydel: Embedded Networking with CAN and CANopen, RTC Books San Clemente, USA, 2003 (eng)
• Pfeiffer, Ayre, Keydel: Embedded Networking with CAN and CANopen, RTC Books, Japan, 2006 (jap)
• CAN-Show-Premiere, Report about the CiA booth on the fair Interkama 1992, in Markt&Technik Nr.45, November 6, 1992 (German)
• Develop CAN applications faster - CAN tools: News at a glance, in Markt&Technik Nr.45, November 6, 1992 (German)

Networking with CAN and CANopen, RTC Books San Clemente, USA, 2003 (eng)

• Pfeiffer, Ayre, Keydel: Embedded Networking with CAN and CANopen, RTC Books, Japan, 2006 (jap)

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