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Kvaser Leaf v3

SKU #: KV-01424-4

The Kvaser Leaf v3 represents one of the easiest and lowest-cost methods of connecting a computer to a CAN bus network in order to monitor and transmit CAN and CAN FD data. With its standard USB 2.0 connector and 9-pin D-SUB connector, the Leaf v3's sleek, ergonomically designed housing is both robust enough for everyday use and small and flexible enough to be used in space-constrained applications.

The updated Leaf v3 can now handle up to 20,000 messages per second, each time-stamped with a 50-microsecond accuracy. No external power is needed and galvanic isolation is standard. Now with silent mode and CAN FD support.

  • 20,000 messages per second, each time stamped with a resolution of 50 μs.
  • Supports CAN FD, up to 8 Mbit/s.
  • Powered through the standard USB type “A” connector.
  • Quick and easy plug-and-play installation.
  • Supports silent mode for analysis tools – listen to the bus without interfering.
  • Galvanic isolation comes as standard on the Leaf Light v2, enhancing protection from power surges or electrical shocks.
  • Use with Kvaser’s free general-purpose CAN monitoring software and a wide variety of advanced software for ECU development, diagnostics and calibration from Kvaser’s network of Technical Associates.
  • Support for SocketCAN.
  • Host OS Windows (7 or later), Linux.
  • Supports J1939, CANopen, NMEA 2000® and DeviceNet when paired with advanced software from one of our many Technical Associates.
  • Supports simultaneous use of multiple Kvaser interfaces.
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The information herein is subject to change without notice.
Galvanic Isolation Yes
Bitrate 20-1000 kbit/s
Silent mode Yes
Error frame generation No
Error frame detection Yes
Weight 110 g
Timestamp resolution 50
On board buffer Yes
Maximum message rate, send 20,000
Maximum message rate, receive 20,000
Sound No
Clock synchronization N/A
Dimensions (WxLxH) 35x165x17 mm 
Kvaser Leaf V3 User's Guide
User's Guide for the Kvaser Leaf Light V3
Version V1.0.230913
Kvaser Leaf V3 Datasheet
Datasheet for Kvaser Leaf Light HS v3
Kvaser SocketCAN Device Drivers
Kvaser SocketCAN Drivers for Linux.
Version V1.10.477
Kvaser Linux Driver and SDK
Linux driver and SDK for Kvaser PCIcan/PCIcanx, Kvaser PCIcanII, Kvaser PC104+, Kvaser PCIcanx II, Kvaser USBcan II, Kvaser Memorator*, Kvaser Leaf family, Kvaser Memorator Pro**, Kvaser USBcan Pro and VirtualCAN. For LAPcan and LAPcan II, you should use version 4.2 of the driver. (*) only with USBcanII functionality, (**) only with USBcan Pro functionality
Version V5.43.472
Kvaser DIADEM Driver
This free driver for National Instrument's DIAdem supports all CAN hardware from Kvaser.
Version V4.1.0
Kvaser Drivers for Windows
Windows drivers for all our CAN hardware. Please check release notes for information on which Windows versions are supported. It also contain a driver for the virtual CAN bus.
Version V5.38.841
Kvaser Firmware Update Tool
Firmware Update tool for most Kvaser devices.
Version V4.27.841
Python module
The Canlib module is a Python wrapper for Kvaser CANlib SDK.
Version V1.24.935
Kvaser LabView VI Library for CAN
Library for National Instrument's LabView. Version for all Kvaser CAN hardware.
Version V23.1.0
Kvaser CANlib SDK
Software development kit - everything you need to develop software for the Kvaser CAN and LIN interfaces. Libraries, header files, sample programs for e.g. C, C++, C#, Visual Basic and Delphi, documentation, and more. Note: you need to download and install the appropriate device drivers separately.
Version V5.43.472
Kvaser CANKing
A free of charge, general-purpose CAN bus monitor. It works with all CAN interfaces from Kvaser and also with the virtual CAN bus.
Version V6.25.575
The Kvaser Leaf v3 represents one of the easiest and lowest-cost methods of connecting a computer to a CAN bus network in order to monitor and transmit CAN and CAN FD data. With its standard USB 2....