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CAN SPI Click

CAN SPI Click

MPN: MIKROE-988
MikroElektronika
MCP2515, MCP2551 CANbus Interface mikroBUS™ Click™ Platform Evaluation Expansion Board
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Overview

The CAN SPI Click is an accessory board that provides a complete CAN solution for microcontrollers without an integrated CAN controller. It features the Microchip MCP2515 standalone CAN controller and the MCP2551 CAN transceiver, operating at a 5V supply voltage. The board interfaces with a host MCU through a standard SPI connection via the mikroBUS socket.

Why Choose This Part

It offloads the complex CAN protocol handling from the main processor to the dedicated MCP2515 IC, reducing software overhead. The hardware includes a DB9 connector for standard cabling and integrated 120-ohm termination jumpers, simplifying physical layer setup.

Applications

Vehicle Diagnostics
Connecting to OBD-II ports for real-time monitoring of vehicle sensor data and diagnostic trouble codes.
Industrial Automation
Implementing robust communication between PLCs and sensors in high-noise factory environments.
Robotics Control Networks
Managing distributed motor controllers and actuators in modular robotic systems using a shared bus.

Key Specifications

Type Interface
Contents Board(s)
Function CANbus
Platform mikroBUS Click
Utilized IC / Part MCP2515, MCP2551

Getting Started

Plug the board into any mikroBUS compatible development system like the MikroElektronika EasyPIC or Fusion for STM32. Use the MikroElektronika CAN SPI library provided in their compilers to initialize the MCP2515 via SPI. Ensure your system provides a stable 5V supply as required by the MCP2551 transceiver.

Also Consider

MCP2515 Standalone CAN Controller MCHPMicrochip Technology - The raw IC used on this board, suitable for custom PCB designs after prototyping.
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