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CANoe

Development and Test Tool for SIL/HIL Projects

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, avionics, 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
  • Independence from hardware and other software components – ideal for CI/CT environments right from project start
  • Comprehensive capabilities for simulating and testing special applications such as automotive ECU diagnostics

Application Areas

Every development task comes with its own set of challenges. The strengths of the CANoe products lie in its wide range of application areas, tailored to specific user needs and technical requirements. See for yourself.

Analysis

... of information exchange and communication flow.

Analysis

Simulation

... of functions and communication processes.

Simulation

Stimulation

... to produce a desired response applied to a System Under Test (SUT).

Stimulation

Testing

... from the software component to the entire real system.

Testing

Diagnostics

... to test and simulate automotive ECUs diagnostically.

Diagnostics

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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Try Out CANoe
Explore sample configurations which demonstrate many of CANoe’s powerful features and provide practical application tips.

The Product Concept: Smart to Suit Every Need

Graphic showing CANoe product concept, highlighting its core elements: product editions, product variants, product options, and its compatibility with complex, heterogeneous tool environments.
  • 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 can all be flexibly customized to your requirements.

Simply put together the right product configuration for you!

Key Features

Extended Real Time

The Extended Real Time (ERT) supports simulations with very high realtime requirements - so that you can reach your goal as demanded.

Interfaces, APIs and Tool Integrations

Many interfaces and tool coupling options for special tools in complex, heterogeneous tool environments.

OEM-Specific Extensions

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 YouTube 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

Explore and compare the features available in the different CANoe product variants:

For detailed release information and comprehensive insights into current and past product versions, please visit our separate webpages:

ComponentRecommended for Version 20Minimum for Version 20
CPU

CPU with x86-64 Instruction Set from Intel or AMD (e.g. Intel Core i9 Raptor-Lake or AMD Ryzen 9 9900)***

≥ 16 cores

CPU with x86-64 Instruction Set from Intel or AMD (e.g. Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 9700)***

 ≥ 4 cores

Memory (RAM)≥ 64 GB≥ 32 GB
Hard disk space8 GB NVMe8 GB SSD
Screen resolution4kFull HD
Operating system*

Windows 10 64-bit (≥ version 1803)
Windows 11 64-bit (≥ version 21H2)
Windows Server 2022 Standard**
Windows Server 2025 Standard**

 * Not virtualized. Running in a virtual machine is possible but not tested. Operation with Vector hardware may be affected by virtualization (e.g. higher latencies may occur).
** Test Bench Edition (TBE) only. No other licenses possible. Use only as a single-user computer. No server operation with multiple users possible.
*** CPUs with ARM Instruction Set are not supported.

CANoe products are available in these languages:

  • English
  • German
  • Chinese
  • Japanese

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