- Each CAN-bit is broken up into 4 non-overlapping segments.
- tNBT = tSYNC_SEG + tPROP_SEG + tPHASE_SEG1 + tPHASE_SEG2
- Each of these segments is an integer multiple of a unit of time called a Time Quantum.
- The duration of a Time Quantum is equal to the period of the CAN system clock, which is derived from the microcontroller (MCU) system clock or oscillator by way of a programmable prescaler, called the Baud Rate Prescaler.
- The lengths of these segments are set during the CAN initialization/configuration.
- The CAN controller samples each CAN-bit on the bus at the Sample Point.
- The CAN bit sample point is between tPHASE_SEG1 and tPHASE_SEG2.
- Valid range for location of sample point is from 75% to 90%.
- Note*: Use sample points of 80% to 90%.
- Recommended location of sample point is 87,5%.