Controller Area Networks (CAN) enable robust serial communications. The CAN protocol, which has widespread popularity in industrial automation and automotive/truck applications, is now gaining acceptance in mobile machines, medical equipment and test equipment.

Zylogic's CAN Solution explains how to implement a CAN interface using the Zylogic ZE5™ Customizable Microcontroller with a Microchip MCP2510 CAN 2.0B controller. The application note below details how to connect the two chips and also contains low-level software driver routines.

Application Notes:
AN-31: Interfacing the E5xx to a CAN Controller (110K)

Reference Designs:
RFD-02 E5+CAN (.zip, 135K)