MCP2515-E/ML Microchip Hardware (Quad Flat No-Lead) In Stock
Microchip MCP2515-E/ML is a stand-alone CAN 2.0B controller with SPI interface supporting up to 1 Mbps CAN bus and 40 MHz SPI clock. Available in 20-pin QFN package with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Quad Flat No-Lead
- Pin Count
- 20
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP2515-E/ML Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Hardware
- Price
- From $0.7327(MOQ 1)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 125.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of MCP2515-E/ML?
- Fully implements CAN 2.0A and 2.0B protocols at data rates up to 1 Mbps for robust industrial networking
- SPI interface with up to 40 MHz clock frequency allows seamless connection to microcontrollers without native CAN peripherals
- Two receive buffers with 6 acceptance filters and 2 masks reduce host CPU load in high-traffic CAN networks
What is MCP2515-E/ML used for?
The MCP2515-E/ML is widely used in automotive body electronics, industrial automation nodes, and embedded systems that require CAN bus connectivity without an integrated CAN controller. Its SPI interface makes it easy to add CAN 2.0B support to low-cost microcontrollers such as AVR, PIC, or ARM Cortex-M devices operating at 3.3 V or 5 V.
What are the specifications of MCP2515-E/ML?
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | QFN-20 |
| Factory Lead Time | 6Weeks |
| YTEOL | 9 |
| Boundary Scan | NO |
| Bus Compatibility | SPI |
| Clock Frequency-Max | 40MHz |
| Communication Protocol | SYNC; BIT ;BYTE |
| Data Encoding/Decoding Method | NRZ |
| Data Transfer Rate-Max | 0.125MBps |
| JESD-30 Code | S-PQCC-N20 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Low Power Mode | YES |
| Number of Serial I/Os | 1 |
| On Chip Data RAM Width | 8 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | LCC20,.16SQ,20 |
| Package Shape | SQUARE |
| Package Style | CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| RAM (words) | 14 |
| Supply Current-Max | 10mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 4.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 5V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | AUTOMOTIVE |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | NO LEAD |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.5mm |
| Terminal Position | QUAD |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 40 |
| uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs Type | SERIAL IO/COMMUNICATION CONTROLLER, LAN |
| ## MCP2515-E/ML Alternates Showing results | Image |
| Package | Quad Flat No-Lead |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.01 |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
Where can I find the MCP2515-E/ML datasheet?
MCP2515-E/ML Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Microchip
What are equivalent replacements for MCP2515-E/ML?
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for MCP2515-E/ML:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum CAN bus data rate supported by the MCP2515-E/ML?
The MCP2515-E/ML supports CAN 2.0A and 2.0B protocols at data rates up to 1 Mbps. The actual rate is configured via the baud rate prescaler and timing registers over the SPI interface, making it flexible for 125 kbps, 250 kbps, 500 kbps, or 1 Mbps networks.
How does the MCP2515-E/ML connect to a microcontroller that lacks a built-in CAN peripheral?
The MCP2515-E/ML uses a standard 4-wire SPI interface with a maximum clock frequency of 40 MHz, allowing it to connect to virtually any microcontroller with an SPI port. An external CAN transceiver such as the MCP2551 bridges the MCP2515 to the physical 2-wire CAN bus.
For an automotive sensor node with limited MCU bandwidth, how do the receive filters in the MCP2515-E/ML reduce processing overhead?
The MCP2515-E/ML includes 6 acceptance filters and 2 acceptance masks across its 2 receive buffers. Only frames matching a filter pass to the buffer and trigger an interrupt, so the host MCU is not interrupted by the 100+ irrelevant frames per second typical on a 500 kbps vehicle CAN bus.
What package does the MCP2515-E/ML use and what supply voltage range does it operate from?
The MCP2515-E/ML is housed in a compact 20-pin QFN (4 mm × 4 mm) package and operates over a 2.7 V to 5.5 V supply range. The small footprint and wide supply range make it suitable for space-constrained 3.3 V MCU boards as well as legacy 5 V systems.
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