CAN Bus

Definition

Controller Area Network (CAN) is a communication protocol that allows ECUs and devices in a vehicle to communicate without a host computer. It's the standard for automotive diagnostics and tuning.

Why It Matters for iCANDrivers

For iCANDrivers users, this is the part that lets Holley software talk to your ECU over USB on ARM hardware.

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