Texas Instruments TCAN1463DMTRQ1

The TCAN1463-Q1 is a high-speed Controller Area Network (CAN) transceiver designed for automotive applications. It is AEC-Q100 qualified and meets the physical layer requirements of the ISO 11898-2:2016 high-speed CAN specification and the CiA 601-4 Signal Improvement Capability (SIC) specification. This device supports both classical CAN and CAN FD (flexible data rate) data rates up to 8 Mbps, enhancing signal quality and reducing ringing at the dominant-to-recessive edge. It is particularly useful in complex network topologies, enabling higher throughput and reliability.

• AEC-Q100 qualified for automotive applications.
• Functional Safety-Capable with documentation available to aid in functional safety system design.
• Supports classic CAN and CAN FD up to 8 Mbps.
• Signal Improvement Capability (SIC) as defined in CiA 601-4 to improve bus signal quality.
• Wide input operational voltage range with VIO level shifting from 1.7 V to 5.5 V.
• Multiple operating modes: Normal, Silent, Standby, and Low-power Sleep mode.
• High-voltage INH output for system power control and INH_MASK pin to manage INH functionality.
• Local wake-up support via the WAKE pin and Sleep Wake Error (SWE) timer for safe mode transitions.
• Protection features include ±58-V CAN bus fault tolerance, load dump support, IEC ESD protection, undervoltage protection, and thermal shutdown protection.
• Available in 14-pin leaded (SOT and SOIC) and leadless (VSON) packages.

• Body electronics and lighting.
• Automotive gateway.
• Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
• Infotainment and cluster systems.
• Hybrid, electric, and powertrain systems.
• Personal transport vehicles, such as electric bikes.
• Industrial transportation systems.

1. What is the TCAN1463-Q1?

   The TCAN1463-Q1 is a high-speed CAN FD transceiver designed for automotive applications, supporting both classical CAN and CAN FD data rates up to 8 Mbps.

2. What are the key features of the TCAN1463-Q1?

   Key features include AEC-Q100 qualification, functional safety capability, signal improvement capability, wide input operational voltage range, multiple operating modes, and various protection features.

3. What are the different operating modes of the TCAN1463-Q1?

   The device supports Normal, Silent, Standby, and Low-power Sleep modes.

4. How does the TCAN1463-Q1 improve signal quality?

   The device implements Signal Improvement Capability (SIC) to eliminate ringing and enhance bit symmetry, improving bus signal quality.

5. What is the purpose of the INH and WAKE pins?

   The INH pin controls system voltage regulators, and the WAKE pin supports local wake-up from sleep mode.

6. What protection features does the TCAN1463-Q1 offer?

   Protection features include ±58-V CAN bus fault tolerance, load dump support, IEC ESD protection, undervoltage protection, and thermal shutdown protection.

7. In what packages is the TCAN1463-Q1 available?

   The device is available in 14-pin leaded (SOT and SOIC) and leadless (VSON) packages.

8. What are some common applications of the TCAN1463-Q1?

   Common applications include body electronics, automotive gateway, ADAS, infotainment systems, hybrid and electric vehicles, and industrial transportation.

9. How does the TCAN1463-Q1 handle thermal management?

   The device includes thermal management features such as junction-to-ambient thermal resistance and junction-to-case thermal resistance, with a thermal shutdown at 175°C.

10. What is the significance of the Sleep Wake Error (SWE) timer?

    The SWE timer ensures a safe transition from standby mode to sleep mode in case of a system power failure or software fault.

11. Is the TCAN1463-Q1 compatible with other CAN FD transceivers?

    The device is pin compatible with classical CAN FD transceivers like the TCAN1043A-Q1 when the INH_MASK feature is not used.