NMEA {National Marine Electronics Association}
CiA {CAN In Automation - International Users and Manufactures Group}
ISO {International Organization for Standardization}
ODVA {Open DeviceNet Vendors Association}
Listing of Standard Organizations [related to electrical engineering]
The electrical layer for NMEA-2000 uses the ISO specification defining CANbus.
The physical layer for NMEA-2000 uses an ODVA specification defining DeviceNet for the connector and cable.
The connectors screw together, as opposed to bayonets or other styles.
