CAN Communication Protocol is the most used communication protocol in automotive systems where there are multiple components sending and receiving data simultaneously at a very high rate. Our normal non-automotive microcontrollers and development boards use either SPI or UART communication protocols which are best for short-distance communication between a few components. Hence we will need a module that converts the CAN data coming on the CAN lines to SPI communication protocol to be read by our development board this MCP2515 CAN Bus module fits the bill perfectly. It also has 120Ω terminating resistance for impedance matching and ensuring long-distance data transmission. It has an MCP2515 IC from MicroChip, onboard to convert the scan data to SPI data. You can use this SPI data with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc. development boards.
 
Specifications
Support CAN V2.0B technical specification, communication rate 1Mb/S
0 to 8 bytes long data field
Standard frame, extended frame, and remote frame
Module 5V DC power supply, SPI interface protocol control
120 ohm terminating resistor. Impedance matching, guaranteed drive capability, and long-distance data transmission to prevent signal emissions
Working current: typical value is 5mA, standby current is 1 microamperes. Except for the power indicator.
Operating temperature: Industrial grade -40 ° C to 85 ° C
 
Additional Resources
Interfacing MCP2515 with Arduino
Datasheet MCP2515
 
Package Contents
1×MCP2515 CAN Bus Module