GSAS LPC 2929 ARM9 Development Board

The GSAS LPC 2929 Development Board is an ARM9-based evaluation platform designed specifically for CAN-bus applications and automotive prototyping. Built around the NXP LPC2929 microcontroller running at 125 MHz, this board provides dual CAN 2.0B interfaces that make it the natural choice for CAN gateway development, automotive ECU prototyping, and industrial communication bridging applications. GSAS designed and manufactures this board in Bangalore with a production-grade PCB layout that meets automotive-adjacent reliability expectations.

The dual CAN interface architecture enables developers to build and test CAN gateway firmware, receiving messages on one CAN bus, processing or filtering them, and forwarding to the second bus. This is a core requirement in automotive body electronics, powertrain communication, and industrial vehicle networking. The board also exposes UART, SPI, and I2C interfaces for connecting supplementary sensors, displays, or communication modules needed in complete system prototypes.

GSAS provides embedded Linux BSP support and bare-metal firmware examples for the LPC2929 platform, along with JTAG debug connectivity for standard debug probes. The board is used by automotive Tier-1 suppliers and engineering colleges across India for hands-on CAN protocol development and vehicle network simulation.

Interface Overview

Interface	Specification
CAN Bus 1	CAN 2.0B with transceiver
CAN Bus 2	CAN 2.0B with transceiver
UART	Serial debug and communication
SPI	Serial peripheral interface
I2C	Inter-IC communication bus
JTAG	Standard 20-pin JTAG debug header
Power	USB powered via PC’s USB port
LCD	QVGA TFT
LED	P2.16–P2.23 monitored via 8 on-board LEDs
ADC	Two on-chip analog voltage regulators to feed analog input to ADC
SD Card	SD memory card connector
Switches	Reset, S1 (P2.26) and S2 (P2.27) for interrupts
Optional Interfaces	5 position DIP switches for configuration

Typical Applications

Application	Description
CAN Gateway	Bridge two CAN networks with message filtering and routing
Automotive ECU Prototyping	Rapid evaluation of body, chassis, and powertrain communication
Industrial Communication	CAN-based industrial automation and vehicle networking
Education	ARM9 architecture and CAN protocol training

Why GSAS

GSAS manufactures the LPC 2929 Development Board at its Bangalore facility with full in-house quality control. The board is backed by local technical support from the GSAS embedded tools team, who can assist with CAN protocol stack integration, BSP customisation, and production design transitions. Automotive and industrial customers benefit from GSAS’s understanding of Indian compliance and sourcing requirements.

Products are available for immediate purchase through the GSAS online store (“Buy on Store”) or through direct engagement for institutional and volume orders (“Request Volume Pricing”).