PCAN-Term & PCAN-MiniTerm: CAN Bus Termination Adapters

Frequently Asked Questions

1 Why is CAN bus termination necessary and how do PCAN-Term adapters help?

High-speed CAN buses (ISO 11898-2) must be terminated at their ends by resistors to prevent signal reflections. PCAN-Term and PCAN-MiniTerm adapters are used to provide this essential termination when a CAN node without internal termination is connected, or if no CAN node is present at these points.

2 What are the different options available for PCAN-Term adapters?

The product page lists two main options: the PCAN-Term (EAN: IPEK-003002) and the PCAN-MiniTerm (EAN: IPEK-003002-Mini). Both are designed as termination adapters for CAN buses.

3 Are PCAN-Term adapters compatible with CAN FD buses?

Yes, the PCAN-Term and PCAN-MiniTerm termination adapters are compatible with and can be used for CAN FD buses. They also support high-speed CAN buses conforming to ISO 11898-2.

4 Where can I find technical documentation or get support for PCAN-Term products?

A technical file, PEAK-SysE_IPEK-003002-Mini.pdf, is available under the 'Files and media' section on the page. For additional technical support or inquiries, you can contact Pertech directly using the provided phone number or email address.