Milan FWD V6-3.0L (2010)
Network Termination
The CAN uses network termination to improve communication reliability. Termination modules are located at both ends of the network. As network
messages are broadcast in the form of voltage signals, the network voltage signals are stabilized by the termination resistors.
Each termination module has an internal 120 ohm resistor that bridges across the positive and negative bus connection. With two 120 ohm resistors
located in a parallel circuit configuration, the total network impedance, or total resistance, is 60 ohms.
Network termination improves bus message reliability by:
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stabilizing bus voltage.
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eliminating electrical interference.
Gateway Module
The IPC is the gateway module, translating messages on the HS-CAN to MS-CAN and vice versa. This allows a message to be distributed throughout
both networks. The IPC is the only module on this vehicle that has this ability.
