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PCAN-M.2

SKU #: IPEH-004083, IPEH-004084, IPEH-004085

The PCAN-M.2 connects CAN and CAN FD networks to a computer board via its M.2 interface (PCIe).

With its small form factor, the plug-in card is optimal for embedded PCs, single-board computers (SBC), and compact embedded applications. Galvanic isolation between the computer and the CAN signals is a standard feature of this interface card. The PCAN-M.2 comes in single-channel, dual-channel and 4-CAN channel versions.

ISO / Non-ISO CAN FD


Since the first implementations of CAN FD, the protocol has been improved and is now included in the standard ISO 11898-1. The revised CAN FD standard is not compatible with the original protocol.

PEAK-System takes this into account by supporting both protocol versions with their CAN FD interfaces. If required, the user can switch to the CAN FD protocol used in the environment by software („Non-ISO“ and „ISO“). Devices delivered until February 2015 need a firmware update for this functionality. 


  • PCAN-M.2 Card
  • Connection cable including D-Sub plug for each channel
  • Device drivers for Windows® 10, 8.1, 7 and Linux (32/64-bit)
  • CAN monitor PCAN-View for Windows®
  • Programming interface PCAN-Basic for developing applications with CAN connection
  • Programming interfaces for standardized protocols from the automotive sector
  • User Manual (PDF)
  • CAN interface for the M.2 slot (uses PCIe lane)
  • 1 or 2 High-speed CAN channels (ISO 11898-2)
  • Form factor M.2 type: 2280/2260-B-M;
  • Height 4.6 mm
  • Complies with CAN specifications 2.0 A/B and FD
  • CAN FD support for ISO and Non-ISO standards switchable
  • CAN FD bit rates for the data field (64 bytes max.) from 20 kbit/s up to 12 Mbit/s
  • CAN bit rates from 20 kbit/s up to 1 Mbit/s
  • CAN bus connection via connection cable and D-Sub, 9-pin (in accordance with CiA ® 303-1)
  • FPGA implementation of the CAN FD controller
  • Microchip CAN transceiver MCP2558FD
  • Galvanic isolation on the CAN connection up to 300 V, separate for each CAN channel
  • CAN termination can be activated through a solder jumper, separately for each CAN channel
  • PCIe data transfer via bus master DMA
  • DMA memory access operations with 32- and 64-bit addresses
  • Measurement of bus load including error frames and overload frames on the physical bus
  • Induced error generation for incoming and outgoing CAN messages
  • Extended operating temperature ranges from -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F)
PCAN-M.2 manual
PDF User's Manual in English
Device driver setup for Windows
Installation package from PEAK-System for device drivers and tools for Windows ® 10, 8.1 (32/64-bit) for our PC interfaces. Tools included: PEAK-CPL, PCAN-View, PLIN-View Pro and Virtual PCAN-Gateway.
Device drivers for Linux
Device driver for PEAK CAN interfaces from Kernel 2.6.
PCAN-View
Software for displaying, sending and recording CAN and CAN FD messages for Windows ® 10, 8.1 (32/64-bit).
PCAN-Basic API
API for developing applications with CAN and CAN FD connections for Windows ® 10, 8.1 (32/64-bit).
PCAN-Basic API (Linux)
API for developing applications with CAN connection for Linux.
PCAN-CCP API
API for developing software for communication with control units according to the CAN Calibration Protocol (CCP) for Windows ® 10, 8.1 (32/64-bit).
PCAN-XCP API
API for developing software for communication with ECUs in accordance with the Universal Measurement and Calibration Protocol (XCP) for Windows ® 10, 8.1 (32/64-bit).
PCAN-ISO-TP API
API for the transmission of data packets according to ISO-TP (ISO 15765-2) for Windows ® 10, 8.1 (32/64-bit).
PCAN-UDS API
API for communication with control units according to UDS (ISO 14229-1) for Windows ® 10, 8.1 (32/64-bit).
PCAN-OBD-2 API
API for vehicle diagnosis according to OBD-2 (ISO 15765-4) for Windows ® 10, 8.1 (32/64-bit).
PCAN-PassThru API
Pass-Thru API and connection of Pass-Thru software to PEAK-CAN interfaces. Installation for Windows ® 10, 8.1 (32/64-bit) including interface DLLs, configuration software, PCAN-Basic API and PCAN-ISO-TP API. Documentation included in the download.

The PCAN-M.2 connects CAN and CAN FD networks to a computer board via its M.2 interface (PCIe). With its small form factor, the plug-in card is optimal for embedded PCs, single-board computers (SB...