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MCP2561-E/MF

MCHPMCP2561-E/MF

Microchip Technology
1/1 Transceiver Half CANbus 8-DFN (3x3)
Active6,595 in stock
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Overview

The MCP2561-E/MF is a high-speed CAN transceiver that serves as the physical layer interface between a CAN protocol controller and the physical bus. It supports data rates up to 1 Mb/s and is specifically designed to operate in harsh automotive and industrial environments with features like high ESD protection and fault detection.

Why Choose This Part

This transceiver features a Vio pin for direct interfacing with microcontrollers operating from 1.8V to 5.5V without external level shifters. It offers excellent noise immunity and high ESD protection up to plus or minus 14 kV (IEC61000-4-2), while maintaining a low standby current of typically 5 uA.

Applications

Automotive Body Electronics
Used in 12V and 24V vehicle systems for communication between ECUs, lighting controllers, and door modules.
Industrial Automation
Provides a robust communication interface for CANopen or DeviceNet protocols in factory floor machinery.
Energy Management Systems
Facilitates data exchange between battery management systems and power inverters in solar or EV charging infrastructure.

Key Specifications

Type Transceiver
Duplex Half
Protocol CANbus
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 8-VDFN Exposed Pad
Voltage - Supply 4.5V ~ 5.5V
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 125degC
Supplier Device Package 8-DFN (3x3)
Number of Drivers/Receivers 1/1

Getting Started

To evaluate this part, use the MCP2561/2 Evaluation Board or connect the DFN package to a 5V supply and a CAN controller. Ensure a 120-ohm termination resistor is present at both ends of the bus, and utilize the SPLIT pin for common-mode stabilization in biased termination schemes.

Part of Microchip CAN Transceivers family » MCP2561

MCP2561 Family

Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.

Part Number Package Temp Range Stock
MCP2561-E/MF (this part) VDFN-8 -40degC ~ 125degC 6,595
MCP2561FD-H/SN SOIC-8 -40degC ~ 150degC 2,452
MCP2561-E/P DIP-8 -40degC ~ 125degC 2,728
MCP2561FDT-E/MF VDFN-8 -40degC ~ 125degC 9,066
MCP2561T-E/SN SOIC-8 -40degC ~ 125degC 43,036
MCP2561-E/SN SOIC-8 -40degC ~ 125degC 15,819
MCP2561FD-E/P DIP-8 -40degC ~ 125degC 433
MCP2561T-E/MF VDFN-8 -40degC ~ 125degC 24,778
MCP2561FD-E/SN SOIC-8 -40degC ~ 125degC 1,151
MCP2561FDT-E/SN SOIC-8 -40degC ~ 125degC 1,510

Also Consider

MCP2562-E/MF MCHPMicrochip Technology - Similar performance but replaces the SPLIT pin with a Vio pin for more flexible I/O voltage levels.
TCAN1042V-Q1 TITexas Instruments - Automotive-qualified alternative with enhanced bus fault protection up to plus or minus 70V.
TJA1051T/3 NXP Semiconductors - A high-speed CAN transceiver popular in automotive applications for its low electromagnetic emission (EME) performance.