For a better experience on dSPACE.com, enable JavaScript in your browser. Thank you!

USB to LIN/CAN/CAN FD Converter DCI-CAN/LIN1

Robust and compact USB to LIN/CAN/CAN FD gateway

With the DCI-CAN/LIN1 converter you can connect a host PC via USB to CAN/CAN FD and LIN networks.

  • Connects up to 2 CAN/CAN FD and 2 LIN networks 
  • Compact, host powered USB device
  • API for easy integration in custom applications    

The DCI-CAN/LIN1 converter connects a host PC via USB to CAN/CAN FD and LIN networks. It can be used for measurement of ECU internal variables, ECU calibration, diagnostics and ECU flash programming, and for monitoring the data stream on the CAN and LIN bus in the experiment software ControlDesk. Custom applications can be implemented by using the dSPACE CAN API.   

Parameter Specification
General CAN  
  • CAN FD 1.0 (compatible with CAN 2.0 A/B)
  • Transmission standards: CAN FD (ISO 11898-2)
  • Bit rates: 25 kbit/s ... 1 Mbit/s (CAN); 25 kbit/s ... 8 Mbit/s1) (CAN FD)
  • Time stamp resolution: 1 µs
  • NXP CAN transceiver TJA1044GT 
  LIN
  • LIN specification 2.1
  • Bit rates: 1 ... 20 kbit/s
  • Time stamp resolution: 1 µs
  • Transceiver: NXP TJA1021/20 
Host interface
  • USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 3.0) 
Software configuration
  • Via ControlDesk or with dSPACE CAN API 2.0 (compatible with CAN API 1.0)
Physical characteristics Enclosure Aluminum box

Connectors
  • Two 9-pin, male Sub-D connectors for connection to CAN and LIN
  • A-type USB connector with 1.5 m (59.0 in) cable for connection to the host PC
Physical size
  • 24 x 71.5 x 114 mm (0,94 x 2.81 x 4.49 in)
Approx. weight
  • Approx. 220 g (0.49 lb.)

Temperature range
  • 40 ... 85 °C (-40 ... 185 °F) ambient temperature
  • 40 ... 100 °C (-40 ... 212 °F) storage temperature
Relative humidity
  • 15 ... 90%, not condensing
IP protection class
  • IP 20
Electromagnetic compatibility
  • EN 55024: 2011-09
  • EN 55022: 2011-12
  • EC directive 2014/30/EU
Electrical characteristics Power supply
  • Via USB: +5 V DC, max. 200 mA
  • Via pin 9 of the Sub-D connectors: 8 ... 18 V DC. The voltage is required for LIN operation.  
  Supplying external devices
  • Via pin 1 of the Sub-D connector: +5V DC; <50 mA 
  Termination
  • No termination of the CAN connector
  Galvanic isolation
  • CAN: Up to 500 V against USB and LIN. Each CAN connection is isolated separately.
  • LIN: Up to 500 V against USB and CAN. Both LIN connections have a common ground. The LIN connections are not galvanically isolated against each other. 
1)The possible transmission rate depends on the environment (cable harness, topology and interferences).

ControlDesk Universal experiment software for ECU development
Further Information