HMS Networks introduces cost-efficient CAN-FD-to-Ethernet-gateway for scalable industrial networking

Modern applications increasingly require seamless communication between distributed CAN networks and Ethernet-based systems. However, engineers often face a trade-off between performance, latency and system cost. Existing solutions tend to be either over-engineered with unnecessary features or too limited to handle real-world CAN FD requirements. CAN@net Basic addresses these challenges by focusing on what matters most: efficient data exchange, low latency and affordability.

Solving engineering challenge I: Balancing latency and jitter Source: HMS Networks
In many CAN-to-Ethernet systems, transmitting Ethernet frames for every CAN message creates excessive interrupts, leading to high jitter and unstable system performance. Conversely, aggregating data reduces jitter but increases delay. The CAN@net Basic uses UDP/IP communication, significantly reducing protocol overhead and minimizing interrupt load. This enables a balanced approach with low latency and controlled jitter, making it suitable for time-sensitive applications.

Solving engineering challenge II: Scaling distributed systems
In applications where many devices (e.g., test setups or distributed machines) must exchange CAN FD data, physical CAN bus limitations become a bottleneck — especially regarding bus length and node count. CAN@net Basic enables flexible network expansion via Ethernet, allowing engineers to connect distributed systems without being constrained by classical CAN topology limits.

Solving engineering challenge III: Reducing cost without compromise
Many users only require a subset of advanced gateway functionality but are forced to pay for full-featured solutions. CAN@net Basic is specifically designed as a cost-optimized alternative, delivering essential functionality at a market-aligned list price of 270 Euros while maintaining industrial-grade performance and quality.