Overview
The TCAN330GDCNT is a high-speed CAN (Controller Area Network) transceiver developed by Texas Instruments. This component is part of the TCAN33x family, designed to meet the ISO 11898-2 High Speed CAN Physical Layer standard, including support for CAN FD (Flexible Data Rate). It operates on a single 3.3-V supply, making it compatible with 3.3-V CAN controllers and microcontrollers, as well as other 5-V CAN transceivers on the same bus. The device is available in both SOIC-8 and SOT-23 packages, catering to various design needs, including space-constrained applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Data Rate | Up to 5 Mbps | |
| Supply Voltage | 3.0 to 3.6 | V |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 to 125 | °C |
| Package Options | SOIC-8, SOT-23 | |
| Common Mode Range | ±12 | V |
| Bus Pin Fault Protection | ±14 | V |
| Total Loop Delay | < 135 | ns |
| ESD Protection | ±25 kV (HBM), ±12 kV (IEC61000-4-2) | |
| Thermal Shutdown Temperature | 175 | °C |
Key Features
- High-Speed Data Transmission: Supports data rates up to 5 Mbps, enhancing real-time monitoring and control in time-sensitive applications.
- Low-Power Modes: Includes shutdown and standby modes with wake functionality, making it suitable for battery-powered applications.
- Robust ESD Protection: Provides ±25 kV HBM and ±12 kV IEC61000-4-2 ESD protection, ensuring reliability and durability.
- Bus Fault Protection: Detects and reacts to fault conditions on the CAN bus, such as short circuits or signal errors, to maintain network integrity.
- Thermal Shutdown: Activates in excessive temperature conditions to prevent overheating and damage.
- Short-Circuit Protection: Protects the transceiver and connected devices from short-circuit damage.
- Compact Package: Available in SOIC-8 and SOT-23 packages for easy integration into electronic designs.
- Wide Operating Temperature Range: Operates consistently across a wide temperature range of -40°C to 125°C.
Applications
- Automotive Electronics: Facilitates communication between engine control modules (ECMs), transmission control modules (TCMs), and body control modules (BCMs) in vehicles, supporting functions like engine management, transmission control, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
- Industrial Automation: Used in monitoring and controlling machines, production processes, and equipment connected to industrial automation systems, including PLCs, sensors, and actuators.
- Factory Automation: Essential for communication networks in factory automation, including supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), distributed control systems (DCS), and industrial IoT applications.
- Building, Security, and Climate Control Automation: Supports automation in building management systems, security systems, and climate control systems.
- Telecom Base Station Status and Control: Used in telecom base stations for status and control applications.
Q & A
- What is the maximum data rate supported by the TCAN330GDCNT?
Up to 5 Mbps.
- What are the available package options for the TCAN330GDCNT?
SOIC-8 and SOT-23.
- What is the operating temperature range of the TCAN330GDCNT?
-40°C to 125°C.
- Does the TCAN330GDCNT have ESD protection?
- What are the low-power modes available in the TCAN330GDCNT?
Shutdown and standby modes with wake functionality.
- Is the TCAN330GDCNT compatible with other 5-V CAN transceivers?
- What kind of fault protection does the TCAN330GDCNT offer?
Bus fault protection, thermal shutdown, and short-circuit protection.
- What are some common applications of the TCAN330GDCNT?
Automotive electronics, industrial automation, factory automation, building automation, and telecom base station status and control.
- Does the TCAN330GDCNT support CAN FD (Flexible Data Rate)?
- What is the common mode range of operation for the TCAN330GDCNT?
±12 V.
