Description
The MCP2515-E/ST is a stand-alone CAN (Controller Area Network) controller developed by Microchip Technology. It is designed to interface with microcontrollers via an SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface), providing the ability to add CAN functionality to systems that do not natively support it. The MCP2515-E/ST is widely used in automotive and industrial applications for communication between microcontrollers and devices over the CAN bus.
Key features include support for the CAN 2.0B protocol, which allows for both standard and extended data and remote frames. The device can handle data rates up to 1 Mbps. It includes three transmit buffers, two receive buffers, and six filters with two masks, which help in efficient message handling and filtering.
The MCP2515-E/ST operates on a voltage range of 2.7V to 5.5V, making it suitable for a variety of systems. It also provides error detection and a low-power sleep mode. This chip is typically housed in an 18-pin SOIC package and is favored for its robust features and ease of integration.
Equivalent
The MCP2515-E/ST is a stand-alone CAN controller with SPI interface. Equivalent products include:
1. NXP TJA1050 - A high-speed CAN transceiver used with a microcontroller.
2. TI SN65HVD230 - A CAN transceiver with similar functionalities.
3. Microchip MCP2561/2 - It is an advanced version of CAN transceivers suitable for various applications.
These products may not be direct drop-in replacements but serve similar functions in CAN communication systems. Ensure pin compatibility and feature matching when considering alternatives.
Features
The MCP2515-E/ST is a stand-alone Controller Area Network (CAN) controller that interfaces with microcontrollers via an SPI interface. It supports CAN V2.0B, which includes both standard and extended data frames, offering communication at speeds up to 1 Mb/s. The device features two acceptance masks and six acceptance filters that enhance message filtering capabilities. It includes three transmit buffers with prioritization and abort features, as well as two receive buffers with FIFO. Error detection and fault confinement capabilities ensure reliable communication. The MCP2515-E/ST operates over a voltage range of 2.7V to 5.5V and includes low power modes with a standby current of 5 µA. It is housed in various packages, such as SOIC and SSOP, and is rated for operation in the extended temperature range from -40°C to +125°C. The MCP2515-E/ST is widely used in automotive, industrial, and home automation applications due to its robust features and ease of integration.
Pinout
The MCP2515-E/ST is an 18-pin standalone CAN (Controller Area Network) controller IC with an SPI interface designed by Microchip Technology. It is used for adding CAN capabilities to microcontrollers that do not have a built-in CAN module. Here is a concise overview of its pin functions:
1. VDD (Pin 3): Power supply pin.
2. VSS (Pin 4): Ground reference pin.
3. CS (Pin 10): Chip Select input to activate the SPI interface.
4. SCK (Pin 11): Serial Clock input for the SPI interface.
5. SI (Pin 12): Serial Data Input for the SPI interface.
6. SO (Pin 13): Serial Data Output for the SPI interface.
7. RESET (Pin 14): Resets the device when driven low.
8. RX0BF (Pin 15) & RX1BF (Pin 16): Configurable buffer full pins for the receive buffers.
9. INT (Pin 17): Interrupt output pin.
10. CLKOUT (Pin 18): Clock Output which can be used for timing purposes.
11. TOSC1 (Pin 5) & TOSC2 (Pin 6): Oscillator pins for connecting an external crystal or ceramic resonator.
12. TXCAN (Pin 1): CAN transmit data output.
13. RXCAN (Pin 2): CAN receive data input.
It supports standard and extended data frame formats and is compliant with the CAN 2.0B protocol.
Manufacturer
The MCP2515-E/ST is manufactured by Microchip Technology Inc. Microchip is a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog, and Flash-IP solutions. The company focuses on delivering innovative products for a wide range of applications in the automotive, industrial, consumer, aerospace, and communications sectors. They are known for their comprehensive portfolio of microcontroller and peripheral products and provide solutions that help designers create optimized, reliable, and cost-effective systems.
Application
The MCP2515-E/ST is a stand-alone CAN controller that is widely used in automotive applications for on-board diagnostics and communication networks. It also finds applications in industrial automation, where it facilitates reliable communication between devices on a CAN bus. Additionally, it is used in medical equipment for data transfer and control operations, as well as in consumer electronics to manage communication in home automation systems. Its compatibility with the CAN 2.0B protocol and SPI interface makes it suitable for any application requiring robust data transfer in noisy environments.
Package
The MCP2515-E/ST is packaged in a SOIC-18 (Small Outline Integrated Circuit with 18 pins) package. This package type is commonly used for surface-mount technology in electronic devices.