Olin Lathrop wrote:
> Multi drop busses usually either have a single master like IEEE-488, IIC,
> USB (at the broad overview level) and most RS-485 implementations (although
> that is not part of the standard), or collision detection with random
> backoff like ethernet, or collision detection with a priority scheme like
> CAN.

After reading over Microchip's CAN application notes and datasheets I've
decided that CAN is an easier solution for what I'm doing. However, I
haven't been able to find any info on transmission length vs
transmission speed. I only need 9600bps over about 60ft. Anybody know
for sure if that will work?

Also, whats a good source for small quantities of CAN tranceivers in the
US? Digikey doesn't appear to carry any. Pioneer Standard has the
Phillips part mentioned in one of the application notes. Is there a
particular part/supplier that is known to work well?

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