April 6, 2026 — 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
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.
Key technical features:
- One CAN CC/CAN FD channel
- CAN data rates of up to 8 Mbit/s
- One Ethernet channel (RJ45)
- ASCII interface mode
- UDP/IP over Ethernet
- USB interface type C, USB 2.0 high-speed (480 Mbit/s)
- Removable Push-in connectors
- Galvanic Isolation (CAN: 2.5 kV 1 minute; Ethernet: 1.5 kV 1 minute)
- Operating Temperature from -25 °C to +85 °C
- Ingress Protection IP20
- DIN rail housing (108 x 149 x 27 mm)
About HMT Networks
HMS Networks AB (publ) is a market-leading provider of solutions in industrial information and communication technology (Industrial ICT) and employs over 1 100 people. HMS develops and manufactures products under the Anybus, Ixxat, Ewon and Intesis brands (Red Lion Controls and PEAK is also a part of the HMS Group as of 2024). Local sales and support are handled by branch offices all over the world, as well as through a worldwide network of distributors and partners. HMS reported sales of SEK 3,059 million in 2024 and is listed on the NASDAQ OMX in Stockholm in the Large Cap segment and Telecommunications sector.