In this post, I would like to address what is arguably the most important concept in the SAE J1939 standard: the Parameter Group Number (PGN). PGNs are the heart and soul of J1939. Every application you design, whether it transmits engine speed, requests a VIN, or reports diagnostic information, revolves…
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Why I’m Writing a Completely Different J1939 Book
By Wilfried Voss on June 30, 2026
When I published Comprehensible Guide to J1939 several years ago, I honestly didn’t know what to expect. Today, it continues to sell well, and I still receive emails from engineers telling me it helped them finally understand SAE J1939 after struggling with the official documentation. That feedback has always meant…


