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PCAN-USB X6 Adapter

SKU #: IPEH-004062, IPEH-004063, IPEH-004064

The new 6-channel CAN FD adapter from PEAK-System, PCAN-USB X6, enables the connection of CAN FD and classic CAN networks to a computer via a single USB interface. Delivered in a robust aluminum housing and available with either SUB-D9 style or M12 connectors for each CAN channel this multi-channel CAN adapter is suitable for use in harsh environments.

The PCAN-USB package includes device drivers for Windows® 11 (64-bit) and 10 (32/64-bit), the PCAN-Basic API, and the PCAN-View CAN monitor software. Linux drivers are also available. For customers needing more sophisticated CAN Analyzing software we have PCAN-Explorer 6.


  • Adapter for High-speed USB 2.0 (compatible to USB 1.1 and USB 3.0)
  • 6 High-speed CAN channels with exchangable NXP TJA1044GT transceiver modules. Alternative transceivers with galvanic isolation up to 300 V on request
  • Complies with CAN specifications 2.0 A/B and FD
  • CAN FD support for ISO and Non-ISO standards switchable
  • CAN FD bit rates for the data field (64 bytes max.) from 25 kbit/s up to 12 Mbit/s
  • CAN bit rates from 25 kbit/s up to 1 Mbit/s
  • Time stamp resolution 1 µs
  • FPGA implementation of the CAN FD controller
  • Status LEDs for CAN channels, USB upstream, and power supply
  • CAN connection via D-Sub, 9-pin or M12 circular connectors, 5-pin (pin assignment of both connectors in accordance with CiA® 303-1)
  • Aluminum casing with increased Ingress Protection (special order item with part number IPEH-004063)
  • High-speed USB 2.0 downstream port (only for IPEH-004062)
  • CAN termination can be activated through a solder jumper, separately for each CAN channel
  • Measurement of bus load including error frames and overload frames on the physical bus
  • Induced error generation for incoming and outgoing CAN messages
  • Voltage supply from 8 to 30 V
  • Extended operating temperature range
  • from -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F)
Interface(s) USB Upstream: USB plug type A, high-speed USB 2.0 (compatible to USB 1.1 and 3.0)
USB Downstream: USB plug type A, high-speed USB 2.0 (compatible to USB 1.1 and 3.0), max. current output 500mA
CAN: CAN FD 1.0 (compatible with CAN 2.0) ISO 11898-2, complies with CiA-recommendation DS 102
Power Consumption USB 5V max. 350 mA (w/o USB device on downstream connection)
Baud Rate CAN 2.0: 40 kBit/s ... 1 MBit/s
CAN FD: 40 kBit/s ... 12 MBit/s
Pinout C.I.A. DS-102 (CAN_H = 7, CAN_L = 2, CAN_GND = 3)
Transceiver NXP TJA1044GT
Dimensions 170 x 93 x 65 mm (without connection cable)
Weight 550 g (w/o cable)
PCAN-USB X6 Manual
PDF User's Manual in English
Device driver setup for Windows
Installation package from PEAK-System for device drivers and tools for Windows ® 10, 8.1 (32/64-bit) for our PC interfaces. Tools included: PEAK-CPL, PCAN-View, PLIN-View Pro and Virtual PCAN-Gateway.
Device drivers for Linux
Device driver for PEAK CAN interfaces from Kernel 2.6.
PCAN-USB X6 firmware
Firmware package
PCAN-View
Software for displaying, sending and recording CAN and CAN FD messages for Windows ® 10, 8.1 (32/64-bit).
PCAN-Basic API
API for developing applications with CAN and CAN FD connections for Windows ® 10, 8.1 (32/64-bit).
PCAN-Basic API (Linux)
API for developing applications with CAN connection for Linux.
PCAN-CCP API
API for developing software for communication with control units according to the CAN Calibration Protocol (CCP) for Windows ® 10, 8.1 (32/64-bit).
PCAN-XCP API
API for developing software for communication with ECUs in accordance with the Universal Measurement and Calibration Protocol (XCP) for Windows ® 10, 8.1 (32/64-bit).
PCAN-ISO-TP API
API for the transmission of data packets according to ISO-TP (ISO 15765-2) for Windows ® 10, 8.1 (32/64-bit).
PCAN-UDS API
API for communication with control units according to UDS (ISO 14229-1) for Windows ® 10, 8.1 (32/64-bit).
PCAN-OBD-2 API
API for vehicle diagnosis according to OBD-2 (ISO 15765-4) for Windows ® 10, 8.1 (32/64-bit).
PCAN-PassThru API
Pass-Thru API and connection of Pass-Thru software to PEAK-CAN interfaces. Installation for Windows ® 10, 8.1 (32/64-bit) including interface DLLs, configuration software, PCAN-Basic API and PCAN-ISO-TP API. Documentation included in the download.

The new 6-channel CAN FD adapter from PEAK-System, PCAN-USB X6, enables the connection of CAN FD and classic CAN networks to a computer via a single USB interface. Delivered in a robust aluminum ho...