MCP2542WFD in Microchip MCP2515 CAN Family
The MCP2542WFD series by Microchip Technology is a high-speed CAN FD transceiver family designed to interface a CAN protocol controller with the physical two-wire CAN bus. As an evolution of the MCP2515 ecosystem, these devices support data rates up to 8 Mbps, fulfilling the high-bandwidth requirements of modern automotive and industrial networks. They provide differential transmit and receive capability while ensuring low quiescent current and robust electromagnetic compatibility in harsh electrical environments.
Variants in This Sub-Family
Variants in the MCP2542WFD sub-family are distinguished primarily by their package types, such as SOIC and DFN, and their temperature grade ratings, spanning from Industrial (-40C to +85C) to Extended (-40C to +125C). Some specific suffixes indicate the presence of a VIO pin for ratiometric level shifting, allowing the transceiver to interface directly with low-voltage microcontrollers operating at 1.8V or 3.3V without external level translators.
