# Can Communication

> CAN bus design, analysis, and diagnostics expertise

- Skill: `a5c-ai/can-communication` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add a5c-ai/can-communication`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/a5c-ai/can-communication/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: a5c-ai (https://skillmd.com/u/a5c-ai)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/a5c-ai/can-communication

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# CAN/CAN-FD Communication Skill

## Purpose
Provide CAN bus design, analysis, and diagnostics expertise for automotive network development and troubleshooting.

## Capabilities
- DBC file creation and parsing
- CAN message scheduling and bus load analysis
- CAN-FD configuration and migration
- J1939 and CANopen protocol support
- Network topology design
- Gateway routing configuration
- Error frame analysis and bus-off handling
- XCP/CCP calibration protocol

## Usage Guidelines
- Design CAN networks with appropriate bus load margins
- Schedule messages to avoid collisions and ensure timing
- Configure CAN-FD for increased bandwidth applications
- Implement proper error handling and recovery
- Use appropriate termination and topology
- Document network design and message definitions

## Dependencies
- Vector CANoe
- CANalyzer
- PEAK PCAN tools
- DBC editors

## Process Integration
- ASD-001: AUTOSAR Architecture Implementation
- ASD-002: ECU Software Development and Testing
- ASD-003: Diagnostic Implementation (UDS/OBD)
- TVL-002: Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing