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TCAN332GDR

TITCAN332GDR

Texas Instruments
1/1 Transceiver CANbus 8-SOIC
NRND276 in stock

Overview

The TCAN332GDR is a high-speed CAN transceiver designed for 3.3V power supply systems, eliminating the need for a 5V rail in mixed-signal environments. It supports data rates up to 5Mbps and is fully compatible with ISO 11898-2 standards. This device features a wide common-mode range of +/-12V and provides robust protection against bus faults and ESD events.

Why Choose This Part

The primary benefit is its true 3.3V single-supply operation, which reduces BOM cost and board space by removing 5V LDOs. It includes critical safety features such as TXD and RXD dominant time-out (DTO) to prevent bus blocking, along with thermal shutdown and undervoltage protection.

Applications

Industrial Automation
Used in PLC and sensor networks where 3.3V microcontrollers are standard and noise immunity is required.
Portable Equipment
Ideal for battery-operated handheld tools that require low-voltage CAN communication without additional power regulators.
Automotive Telematics
Suitable for vehicle subsystems and diagnostic interfaces operating on 3.3V logic levels.

Key Specifications

Type Transceiver
Protocol CANbus
Data Rate 5Mbps
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
Voltage - Supply 3V ~ 3.6V
Receiver Hysteresis 120 mV
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 125degC
Supplier Device Package 8-SOIC
Number of Drivers/Receivers 1/1

Getting Started

To evaluate this transceiver, integrate it into your PCB with a 3.0V to 3.6V supply and connect the TXD/RXD pins to your MCU's CAN controller. Ensure a 120-ohm termination resistor is present at the end of the bus and utilize the 8-SOIC footprint for standard surface mount assembly.

TCAN332 Family

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

Part Number Data Rate Package Stock
TCAN332GDR (this part) 5M SOIC-8 276
TCAN332DR 1M SOIC-8 2,954
TCAN332GDCNT 5M 8-23 1,550

Also Consider

SN65HVD230 TITexas Instruments - A legacy 3.3V CAN transceiver alternative often used in lower-speed or cost-sensitive industrial designs.
MCP2562FD MCHPMicrochip - An alternative CAN FD transceiver that uses a 5V supply but features a dedicated I/O level shifter for 1.8V to 5V MCUs.