
Welcome to CANoe, the versatile software solution for the development, simulation, analysis and test of individual software components or subsystems as well as electronic control units (ECUs) and entire distributed networks.
Whenever you are dealing with distributed systems – whether in the automotive industry or related industries, medical technology, avionic or in the industrial sector – CANoe products are reliable throughout the entire development process – from planning to system testing.
This applies to Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) in virtual execution environments on the computer, in virtual machines or in the cloud as well as Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) on prototype hardware or real target hardware.
Advantages
CANoe provides tools for developing and testing distributed embedded systems across a wide range of industries.
Its extensive functionality and configuration capabilities are highly valued by users worldwide.
- One universal tool for all development and test tasks – whether in a SIL or HIL context
- Easy automated testing with consistently reusable test runs in all development phases
- Simulation of error situations early in the development process to easily identify and correct problems
- User-friendly graphical and text-based evaluation of results
- Independency from hardware and other software components – ideal for CI/CT environments right from project start
- Comprehensive ways for simulating and testing special applications such as automotive ECU diagnostics
CANoe Is Certified for Safety Projects


Reduced Tool Qualification Effort When Developing Safety-Related Systems in the Automotive, Medtech and Railway Industries
Vector has received safety certification for its CANoe platform from TÜV SÜD. Thus, an independently tested tool for the development and testing of safety-related systems is now available. The certificate confirms that CANoe is qualified for use in development processes in accordance with IEC 61508, ISO 26262 (Automotive), IEC 62304 (MedTech), and EN 50716 (Railway). Users benefit from reduced effort for tool qualification evidence and audit preparation, greater investment security, and a reliable basis for tool-related safety assurance.
Application Areas
Analysis
... of information exchange and communication flow.
Simulation
... of functions and communication processes.
Stimulation
... to produce a desired response applied to a System Under Test (SUT).
Testing
...from the software component to the entire real system.
Diagnostics
... to test and simulate automotive ECUs diagnostically.
Highlights Version 20
CANoe.ADAS
Provides comprehensive support for analyzing, simulating, and testing your ADAS functions, using either recorded or simulated data.
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CANoe.SDC
You simulate and test SDC participants and distributed SDC use cases. SDC is a standard for interoperability in modern medical environments.
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CANoe4SW
In virtual prototype environments, you already test and automate your applications – realistically, reproducibly, and independent of hardware.
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Model Option Vehicle and Driver
Ready-to-use models of vehicles, vehicle components and a virtual driver - providing plausible and consistent input signals to your ECU.
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CANoe.SOVD Evaluation Package
Free-of-charge hands-on SOVD testing in CANoe: With CANoe 20, you can validate SOVD-based diagnostic workflows directly in your familiar CANoe environment. The evaluation package is now available for testing purposes.
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The Product Concept: Smart to Suit Every Need

- Are you working at a test station or in a CI/CT environment?
- Do you only use a single bus system or a large number of different systems?
- Or do you only run pre-built configurations?
CANoe products are based on a modular concept with editions, variants and options. They all can be flexibly customized to your requirements and needs.
Simply put together the right product configuration for you!
Key Features
Extended Real Time
free-of-charge
The Extended Real Time (ERT) supports you in simulations with very high realtime requirements - so that you can reach your goal as demanded.
Interfaces, APIs and Tool Integrations
free-of-charge
Many interfaces and tool coupling options for special tools in complex, heterogenous tool environments.
OEM-Specific Extensions
free-of-charge
These simulation extensions are composed of several components. The components are typically based on a standard and are extended with OEM specific add-ons.
Simulate And Test SDC Participants | NEW
Service-oriented Device Connectivity (SDC) is the standard for interoperability in modern medical environments. With the new SDC add-on, you can easily simulate and test SDC participants as well as distributed SDC use cases and SDC applications.
Software-in-the-Loop
CANoe supports the development, testing, and analysis of software in cyber-physical systems, including individual components and entire systems. It offers virtual execution environments for Windows and Linux, running on computers, VMs, or Docker containers in the cloud.
Testing of Security-Protected ECUs and Networks
Our 'Security Manager' offers testing services for automotive ECUs despite security protection. It is the link between CANoe and further Vector tools and the OEM-specific security implementation. With it, security functions can be used uniformly in the tools.
Selected Videos
In our YouTube channels you will also find YoutTube playlists such as Vector CANoe, CANoe Get Started, or the specific diagnostics series CANoe Diagnostics as well as CANoe and DoIP (Vehicle Diagnostics over IP). Just take a look there, too.
Product Descriptions
For detailed release information and comprehensive insights into current and past product versions, please visit our separate webpage.
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