MCHPMCP2518FD-E/SL
Overview
The MCP2518FD-E/SL is a cost-effective, small-footprint CAN FD controller designed to interface with microcontrollers via a high-speed SPI interface. It allows for the addition of a CAN FD channel to MCUs that either lack a CAN controller or require an additional port, supporting both CAN 2.0B and CAN Flexible Data-Rate (FD) protocols. This device features a 2KB RAM for message buffering and an integrated DMA controller for efficient data handling.
Why Choose This Part
The controller supports a wide 2.7V to 5.5V supply range and features a low-power Sleep mode with a typical current consumption of 15uA. It includes built-in safety features like CRC and ECC, and its 14-SOIC package provides a balance between ease of PCB routing and compact size for space-constrained designs.
Applications
Key Specifications
Getting Started
To evaluate this controller, engineers often use the MCP2518FD CAN FD Motherboard (ADM00071) along with the MCP2517FD/18FD Click boards. Microchip provides the MCP2518FD CAN FD Controller Library for rapid firmware development, which can be integrated into MPLAB X IDE projects.



