MCP2518FD in Microchip MCP2515 CAN Family
The MCP2518FD is a cost-effective, small-footprint CAN FD controller developed by Microchip Technology. It serves as an external standalone solution to add CAN Flexible Data-Rate functionality to microcontrollers that either lack an integrated CAN peripheral or have insufficient CAN ports. It bridges the gap between traditional CAN 2.0B and the higher bandwidth requirements of modern industrial and automotive networks, communicating via a high-speed SPI interface.
Variants in This Sub-Family
Variants within the MCP2518FD sub-family primarily differ by packaging and temperature grade. Common options include the 14-lead SOIC (SL) and the space-saving 14-lead VDFN (QBB) packages. While the core logic remains consistent across the family, engineers can select between industrial (-40 to +85C) and extended (-40 to +125C) temperature ranges to meet specific application environmental requirements.
