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• Introduction to Automotive Communication:

  • Overview of automotive communication systems and their significance in modern vehicles.

  • Introduction to the Controller Area Network (CAN) protocol and its importance in automotive applications.

  • Comparison of CAN with other automotive communication protocols.

• CAN Protocol Fundamentals

  • Understanding the CAN protocol's principles, message structure, and frame formats.

  • Study of CAN identifiers, arbitration, and message priorities.

  • Error detection and error handling mechanisms in CAN.

• CAN Communication Layers

  • Overview of the CAN communication layers: physical layer, data link layer, and application layer.

  • Detailed exploration of the physical layer characteristics, transmission media, and connectors used in CAN.

  • Understanding the data link layer protocols, such as CAN 2.0A, CAN 2.0B, and CAN FD (Flexible Data Rate)

• CAN Message Handling

  • In-depth analysis of CAN message transmission and reception procedures.

  • Study of message identifiers, data payloads.

  • Examination of message prioritization and scheduling techniques in CAN.

• CAN Protocol Extensions

  • Exploration of extended features and protocols built on top of the CAN protocol, such as CANopen and J1939.

  • Application examples and use cases of CAN in automotive systems, including body electronics, powertrain, and chassis control.

• Emerging Trends and Future of Automotive Communication

  • Overview of emerging communication technologies in the automotive industry, such as Ethernet and FlexRay.

  • Discussion of future advancements and challenges in automotive communication systems.