CAN bus networks in industrial, automotive, and medical environments face real electrical threats: ground loops, EMI, and voltage spikes that disrupt communication and damage equipment. This chart compares two isolation solutions side by side — from isolation voltage and CAN FD speed to power supply and physical specs — so you spend less time researching and more time building.
| GC-CAN-3KV-ISOLATOR | PCAN-Optoadapter | |
|---|---|---|
| Product identification | ||
| SKU | GC-CAN-3KV-ISOLATOR | GC-CAN-OPTO-ISO |
| MPN | GC-CAN-3KV-ISOLATOR | IPEH-002038 |
| Manufacturer | Grid Connect | PEAK-System |
| Isolation | ||
| Isolation technology | Digital isolator (TI ISO6721) | DC/DC converter (galvanic) |
| Isolation voltage | 3,000 V | 500 V |
| Ground loop elimination | Yes | Yes |
| EMI / RFI immunity | Yes | Yes |
| CAN interface | ||
| CAN specification | ISO 11898-2 (CAN 2.0A, 2.0B, CAN FD) | ISO 11898-2 (CAN 2.0A, 2.0B, CAN FD) |
| Standard CAN bit rate | 5 kbit/s – 1 Mbit/s | 5 kbit/s – 1 Mbit/s |
| CAN FD max data rate | 5 Mbit/s | 2 Mbit/s |
| Transceiver IC | TCAN1462 | NXP PCA82C251 |
| Signal delay | ~80 ns | ~80 ns |
| Connectors | ||
| Connector type | DB9 — 1× male, 1× female | DB9 — 1× male, 1× female |
| Pin standard | PEAK-System compatible | CiA® 106 |
| Bus termination — primary side | 120 Ω | 120 Ω (fixed) |
| Bus termination — secondary side | None | None |
| Power supply | ||
| Primary power source | USB-C (+5 V) | Pin 1 of DB9 female (+5 V from CAN interface) |
| Max current draw | 500 mA | 100 mA |
| Indicators | ||
| Status LED | Blue (power) | Green (power) |
| Configuration required | No | No |
| Mechanical | ||
| L × W × H (mm) | 67.6 × 35.6 × 18.8 | 63 × 34 × 17 |
| Weight (g) | 10 | 25 |
| Enclosure | Plastic | Plastic |
| Environment | ||
| Operating temperature | −40°C to +85°C | −40°C to +85°C |
| Storage temperature | −40°C to +100°C | −40°C to +100°C |
| Relative humidity | 15–90%, non-condensing | 15–90%, non-condensing |
| Installation warning | Install with device power OFF — damage can occur if connected live | |
