Kvaser Leaf v3 M12 with a 5-pin M12 connector represents robust and lowest-cost methods of connecting a computer to a CAN bus network in order to monitor and transmit CAN and CAN FD data
Kvaser Leaf v3 M12 is a compact and cost-effective CAN/CAN FD to USB interface designed for reliable CAN data monitoring, transmission, and analysis. It provides an easy way to connect a PC to a CAN network, making it suitable for development, diagnostics, and everyday use. With its lightweight design and plug-and-play functionality, the Leaf v3 is ideal for both laboratory and field applications where a simple and flexible CAN interface is required.
Ideal for engineers and developers who need a reliable, easy-to-use, and cost-effective CAN interface for development, diagnostics, and everyday CAN bus analysis.
Kvaser Leaf v3 M12 can handle up to 20 000 messages per second, each time-stamped with a 50-microsecond accuracy. No external power is needed and galvanic isolation is standard. Stable, trouble-free operation, with added CAN FD and silent mode.
Major Features
- USB 2.0 CAN interface
- Supports CAN FD, up to 8 Mbit/s
- Quick and easy plug-and-play installation
- Supports both 11-bit (CAN 2.0A) and 29-bit (CAN 2.0B active) identifiers
- Supports silent mode for analysis tools listen to the bus without interfering
- 20 000 msg/s, each timestamped with a resolution of 50 μs
- Fully compatible with applications written for other Kvaser CAN hardware with Kvaser CANlib
- Support for SocketCAN
- Supports simultaneous usage of multiple Kvaser interfaces
- Compatible with J1939, CANopen, NMEA 2000
Typical Applications
- CAN bus diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Embedded systems development
- Automotive and heavy-duty vehicle testing
- Industrial automation systems
- Data logging and analysis







