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TJA1042T/3/CM,118

TJA1042T/3/CM,118

NXP Semiconductors
CAN Interface IC Hi-Speed CAN Trnscvr w/Standby Mode
NRND8,097 in stock

Overview

The TJA1042T/3/CM,118 is a high-speed CAN transceiver that provides an interface between a Controller Area Network protocol controller and the physical two-wire CAN bus. It is specifically designed for high-speed CAN applications in the automotive industry, providing differential transmit and receive capability to a CAN protocol controller. This variant features a VIO pin for direct interfacing with microcontrollers operating at supply voltages from 3V to 5V.

Why Choose This Part

This device offers a very low-current Standby mode with bus wake-up capability, significantly reducing power consumption when the network is idle. It provides excellent EMC performance and includes extensive protection features such as 58V bus pin robustness and 8kV ESD handling. The predictable functional behavior under all supply conditions, including undervoltage detection, ensures system stability.

Applications

Automotive Body Control
Ideal for central gateway modules and body control units requiring AEC-Q100 qualified networking.
Industrial Automation
Reliable communication in factory floor environments using CANopen or DeviceNet protocols.
Electric Vehicle Management
Manages communication between Battery Management Systems (BMS) and motor inverters where high ESD robustness is critical.

Getting Started

To evaluate this transceiver, engineers typically use a CAN controller found in most automotive-grade microcontrollers and connect the TXD/RXD pins to the transceiver inputs. Ensure the VCC pin is supplied with 5V while the VIO pin is tied to the microcontroller's I/O voltage level. Hardware prototyping can be accelerated using standard SOIC-8 breakout boards or NXP automotive evaluation kits like the SJA1105SMBEVM.

Also Consider

MCP2562 MCHPMicrochip Technology - A popular alternative with a dedicated I/O voltage pin and low standby current.
ISO1050 TITexas Instruments - Consider this if galvanic isolation is required between the CAN controller and the physical bus.
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