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CAN Bus Splitter and T-Connectors are used across many industries and applications, although they are often used interchangeably, it’s important to know that they each have their own primary function and purpose. We will be exploring the difference between CAN Bus Splitter and T-Connector and when to use each. At SMP Engineered Solutions, we help…

The integration of electronic control systems facilitates a quick and accurate exchange of communication to enhance the function and performance of systems and subsystems in a vehicle without complex wiring. Electronic control systems with CAN networks enhance functionality and performance in various applications, such as industrial automation and heavy-duty vehicles. How It Works The network…

Electronics Control Systems help improve efficiency in off-highway and heavy-duty vehicles while optimizing engine performance, enhance fuel efficiency and operational reliability. All of our control systems are designed for faster signal transmission, it is tough and robust, has excellent error detection capabilities, is reliable and was built to withstand any environmental conditions. Key applications such…

Ignition coils are used in engine systems to increase a system’s battery voltage, which provides sufficient power to set off the spark plugs, ignite an engine’s air-fuel mixture and start the engine. High-performance vehicles utilize ignition coils to facilitate efficient, strong spark transmittal and optimize power generation. Ignition coils are crucial for an engine to…

Fuel Pressure Regulator play a crucial role in controlling fuel pressure to the engine to ensure that a vehicle’s fuel injectors are receiving and dispensing fuel at their proper rates. This is to prevent engine flooding or starvation and ultimately maintain efficient engine performance.  Key Functions To ensure there’s proper engine performance for Automotive Fuel…

In commercial vehicles, off-highway equipment, and industrial machines, seamless communication between electronic control units (ECUs) is essential. The J1939 protocol, built on the Controller Area Network (CAN) standard, provides the structure for this critical data exchange—powering everything from engine diagnostics to safety systems. As electrical architectures grow more complex, OEMs often need to connect additional…

In today’s advanced automotive and industrial systems, electronic control units (ECUs) must communicate seamlessly to keep operations running smoothly. Two of the most widely used communication protocols enabling this are CAN (Controller Area Network) and LIN (Local Interconnect Network). While both play key roles, they serve very different functions.  At SMP Engineered Solutions, we help…

Controller Area Network (CAN) refers to a high-integrity serial communications protocol that facilitates interactions between electronic controls, sensors, and electromechanical devices in a system. The network standard accommodates the need for real-time control and secure transmission. While it was originally designed for use in vehicles, its ruggedness and dependability have led to its increasing employment…

Contactors and relays are both solenoid switches that operate in electrical circuits to help ensure the efficiency of the system. They have similar functions and constructions, which results in many people confusing the two and even using the terms interchangeably. At a basic level, the two components function to turn electrical circuits on and off…

The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Truck and Bus Control and Communications Subcommittee developed the J1939 higher-layer protocols to improve heavy-duty vehicle communication. The described standards provide advanced networking technology management capabilities that support messages of unlimited lengths using node IDs. The SAE standards define communication for trucks, agricultural equipment, buses, and other vehicle networks…