Choosing the right USB-to-CAN adapter is critical for smooth integration, efficient data analysis, and dependable field performance. This comparison chart helps you evaluate key specifications across industry-trusted models- including standard, ISO-compliant, and FD-capable options - so you can make a quick, informed decision.
Whether you're troubleshooting CAN networks or deploying real-time control systems, this side-by-side view makes it easy to identify the best-fit adapter for your application. Save time, reduce complexity, and stay focused on your project goals.
| PCAN-USB | PCAN-USB ISO | PCAN-USB FD | PCAN-USB Pro FD | PCAN-USB X6 D-Sub | PCAN-USB X6 M12, ISO | PCAN-USB X6 D-Sub, ISO | CANUSB COM FD | CANUSB-C COM FD | PCAN-XL Starter Kit | |
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| Manufacturer | Peak-Systems | Peak-Systems | Peak-Systems | Peak-Systems | Peak-Systems | Peak-Systems | Peak-Systems | Grid Connect | Grid Connect | Peak-Systems |
| MPN | IPEH-002021 | IPEH-002022 | IPEH-004022 | IPEH-004061 | IPEH-004062 | IPEH-004063 | IPEH-004064 | GC-CAN-USB-COM-FD-ISO | GC-CAN-USB-C-COM-FD-ISO | IPEH-005001 & IPEH-005002 |
| SKU | GC-CAN-USB | GC-CAN-USB-ISO | GC-CAN-USB-FD | GC-CAN-USB-PRO-FD | GC-CAN-USB-6-DB9-FD | GC-CAN-USB-6-M12-FD | GC-CAN-USB-6-DB9-FD-ISO | GC-CAN-USB-COM-FD-ISO | GC-CAN-USB-C-COM-FD-ISO | GC-CAN-USB-XL-SB-1 & GC-CAN-USB-XL-SB-2 |
| CAN Channels | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 CAN FD + 2 LIN | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Supported Protocols | CAN 2.0A/B | CAN 2.0A/B | CAN 2.0A/B, CAN FD | CAN 2.0A/B, CAN FD, LIN | CAN 2.0A/B, CAN FD | CAN 2.0A/B, CAN FD | CAN 2.0A/B, CAN FD | CAN 2.0A/B, CAN FD | CAN 2.0A/B, CAN FD | CAN 2.0A/B, CAN FD, CAN XL |
| CAN Bit Rate | 5 kbit/s – 1 Mbit/s | 5 kbit/s – 1 Mbit/s | 25 kbit/s – 12 Mbit/s | 25 kbit/s – 12 Mbit/s | 25 kbit/s – 12 Mbit/s | 25 kbit/s – 12 Mbit/s | 25 kbit/s – 12 Mbit/s | Up to 4 Mbit/s | Up to 4 Mbit/s | 20 kbit/s – 20 Mbit/s |
| Timestamp Resolution | ~42 µs | ~42 µs | 1 µs | 1 µs | 1 µs | 1 µs | 1 µs | 1 µs | 1 µs | 1 µs |
| Galvanic Isolation | No | Yes, up to 500 V | Yes, up to 500 V | Yes, up to 500 V | No | Yes, up to 300 V | Yes, up to 300 V | Yes, 3750 Vrms | Yes, 3750 Vrms | Yes, up to 500 V |
| USB Interface Type | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | C | A |
| Connectors | D-Sub 9-pin | D-Sub 9-pin | D-Sub 9-pin | D-Sub 9-pin | D-Sub 9-pin | M12 | D-Sub 9-pin | D-Sub 9-pin | D-Sub 9-pin | D-Sub 9-pin |
| Housing | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic |
| Operating Temp | -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) | -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) | -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) | -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) | -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) | -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) | -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) | -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) | -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) | -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) |
| Power Supply | USB-powered | USB-powered | USB-powered | USB-powered | External 8–30 V DC | External 8–30 V DC | External 8–30 V DC | USB-powered | USB-powered | USB-powered |
| Software Included | PCAN-View, PCAN-Basic API | PCAN-View, PCAN-Basic API | PCAN-View, PCAN-Basic API | PCAN-View, PCAN-Basic API | PCAN-View, PCAN-Basic API | PCAN-View, PCAN-Basic API | PCAN-View, PCAN-Basic API | None | None | PCAN Explorer 7 (early access) |
| Typical Use Case | Basic CAN diagnostics | CAN with isolation | CAN FD diagnostics | CAN FD + LIN diagnostics | Multi-channel industrial | Industrial, rugged | Multi-channel w/ isolation | Serial to raw CAN/CAN FD | Serial to raw CAN/CAN FD via USB-C | CAN XL diagnostics |
