OBDLink® Technology Stack
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Overview
OBDLink® Technology Stack is a set of embedded software modules designed to streamline the development of OBD-enabled products ranging from telematics to diagnostic tools. At the core of the OBDLink Technology Stack is the OBD protocol stack covering all legislated OBD-II protocols, as well as manufacturer-specific protocols such as GMLAN and Ford MSC. OBD Solutions has provided millions of technology licenses to a broad range of industries, including insurance, military, fleet, telematics, consumer, and law enforcement applications.
Technology Highlights
- Stable, road-tested firmware with a diverse user base in 70+ countries
- Deployed in millions of licensed devices, trusted by Fortune 100/500 companies
- SafeConnect™, a superior automatic protocol detection algorithm
- Guaranteed to connect to all OBD-II compliant vehicles — no exceptions!
- Data rates up to 4x faster than the closest competitor
- Secure bootloader for over-the-air firmware updates
- BatterySaver™ mode with configurable, multi-source sleep and wakeup triggers
- Support for OEM-specific networks and protocols
- Highly extensible codebase utilizing object-oriented concepts

Standard Features
- AT/ST Command Set
- Comms Encryptor
- ELM327 Emulation
- OBDLink API
- Power Management
- Wake-up Triggers
- Sleep Triggers
- Peripheral Switching
- Secure Bootloader
- Unique S/N
- OTA Updates
- Strong Encryption
- Feature Keys
- Analog Inputs
- Battery Voltage
- Wideband O2
- OBD Protocols
- J1850
- ISO
- CAN
- ISO 15765
- J1939
- ISO 11898
- HS CAN
- MS CAN
- SW CAN
Optional Additional Features
- SafeConnect™
- OBD Communication
- Autonomous Data Collector/Analyzer
- MPG Calculator
- Soft Odometer
- Trip Statistics
- OEM Data Abstractor
- Security/Firewall
- Software Message Filters
- Vehicle Battery Health Analyzer
- Engine Crank/Start Detector