Product Overview

The Automotive Communication Training System from Decibels Lab is a dedicated learning platform designed to teach and demonstrate the Controller Area Network (CAN) protocol used in modern vehicles. It provides a real-world simulation of ECUs communicating over a CAN bus and allows learners to observe, analyze, and inject messages into the system.

It’s an essential tool for those diving into automotive electronics, embedded systems, electric vehicle control systems, and diagnostic communication.



Product Specifications


Specification Details
Product ID DB-CAN-TB-01
Product Type Automotive CAN Communication Training Bench
ECU Modules 2 Electronic Control Units (ECUs)
Input Node Components 20+ input signals including:
• 2-way & 3-way toggle switches
• Sliders
• Push buttons
Output Node Components Various outputs including:
• Indicator lights & combination lights
• Stepper motors & DC motors
• Actuators
Communication Protocol CAN (Controller Area Network)
Training Capabilities • CAN ID Assignment
• DBC File Creation
• Data Visualization using CAN Analyzer
• Simulates complete vehicle communication system
Purpose Practical hands-on training in automotive CAN communication networks
Software Compatibility Compatible with standard CAN analyzers and DBC creation tools

Experiments & Applications

This training bench allows users to perform key experiments such as

  • CAN Message Transmission & Reception

    Understand message framing, identifiers, and priority handling.

  • Message Monitoring & Filtering

    Analyze real-time traffic and isolate ECU communications.

  • Fault Injection & Diagnostics

    Inject errors or remove ECUs to see fault handling in action.

  • Protocol Implementation

    Learn how to implement CAN protocols in embedded software.

  • EV Subsystem Communication

    Simulate EV use-cases like battery BMS, motor controller, and dashboard communication.

  • Hands-On Embedded Training

    Ideal for technical institutes teaching modern automotive communication.