11.2.5 CAN Test Modes

Using the 11.6.4 Command Register loopback and the listen-only settings, the CAN controller performs certain test operations as summarized in the following table.

Table 11-2. Test Modes
Loop back Listen-only Comment
0 0 Normal operation
0 1 Listen-only mode

The CAN controller receives all bus traffic but does not send any information to the bus. This feature is useful for automatic bit-rate detection.

1 1 Internal loop back

The CAN controller receives the sending data. No data is sent to the network and no data is received.

1 0 External loop back

The CAN controller participates in the regular CAN transmission and reception. Furthermore, a copy of all sent messages is received. This mode works only if at least one additional CAN node is on the network.