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  2.   Abstract
  3.   Trademarks
  4. 1Introduction
  5. 2MCAN Features
  6. 3MCAN Software Configuration
    1. 3.1 Filter Configuration
    2. 3.2 Transmitter Delay Compensation
    3. 3.3 MCAN Bit Timing Parameters
  7. 4Debug Tips to Resolve MCAN Communication Issues
    1. 4.1 Debugging the MCAN Hardware
    2. 4.2 Debugging using MCAN registers
      1. 4.2.1 MCAN Protocol Status Register
      2. 4.2.2 MCAN Error Counter Register
    3. 4.3 Understanding MCAN applications in TI SDKs
      1. 4.3.1 MCU PLUS SDK
      2. 4.3.2 Linux SDK
      3. 4.3.3 MCAL SDK
      4. 4.3.4 PDK
    4. 4.4 Other Common Issues
  8. 5Related FAQs
  9. 6Summary
  10. 7References

6 Summary

The CAN bus has become a key communication standard in the automotive industry, particularly for applications requiring numerous short messages with high reliability. The message-based (rather than address-based) architecture makes this an excellent choice for scenarios where data must be accessed by multiple locations, making sure of system-wide data consistency. One of the major advantages to CAN is fault confinement: malfunctioning nodes are automatically removed from the bus, preventing a single faulty node from disrupting the entire network and preserving bandwidth for critical messages. As vehicles become more connected and autonomous, the demand for efficient and secure communication protocols like CAN continues to rise, driving innovation and progress within the automotive sector.