MCP2515T-I/SO Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
The MCP2515T-I/SO is a standalone CAN bus controller from Microchip Technology supporting CAN 2.0B at up to 1 Mbit/s, with an SPI interface operating up to 40 MHz clock frequency. It features 3 transmit and 2 receive buffers with hardware message filtering, housed in an 18-pin SOIC for automotive and industrial network designs.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 18
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP2515T-I/SO Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $1.3020(MOQ 1)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 85.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of MCP2515T-I/SO?
- CAN 2.0B active controller supporting data rates up to 1 Mbit/s
- SPI interface with clock frequency up to 40 MHz for fast host communication
- 3 transmit buffers and 2 receive buffers with hardware acceptance filters and masks
- NRZ data encoding with bit-stuffing for reliable CAN frame transmission
- 18-pin SOIC package suitable for standard SMT assembly in automotive nodes
- RoHS-compliant lead-free construction with 5-week standard lead time
What is MCP2515T-I/SO used for?
The MCP2515T-I/SO is widely used to add CAN bus connectivity to microcontrollers that lack an on-chip CAN peripheral, enabling automotive body control modules, industrial automation nodes, and embedded sensor networks to communicate over ISO 11898 CAN networks. Its SPI interface makes it compatible with virtually any microcontroller, including popular 8-bit and 32-bit architectures, simplifying CAN protocol integration. Common designs include OBD-II diagnostic tools, industrial PLC I/O expansion, and robotics joint controllers communicating at 500 kbit/s to 1 Mbit/s.
What are the specifications of MCP2515T-I/SO?
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | SOIC-18 |
| Factory Lead Time | 5Weeks |
| 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 | R-PDSO-G18 |
| 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 | SOP18,.4 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE |
| 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 | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 40 |
| uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs Type | SERIAL IO/COMMUNICATION CONTROLLER, LAN |
| ## MCP2515T-I/SO Alternates Showing results | Image |
| Package | Small Outline Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 2 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.01 |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
Where can I find the MCP2515T-I/SO datasheet?
MCP2515T-I/SO Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Microchip
What are equivalent replacements for MCP2515T-I/SO?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does MCP2515T-I/SO enable CAN connectivity on a microcontroller without a built-in CAN peripheral?
MCP2515T-I/SO acts as a standalone CAN 2.0B controller connected via SPI at up to 40 MHz clock, offloading all CAN protocol handling from the host MCU. It manages CAN bus arbitration, bit-stuffing with NRZ encoding, and message filtering through 2 receive buffers with acceptance filters, allowing any SPI-capable microcontroller to join a 1 Mbit/s CAN network without requiring on-chip CAN hardware.
What CAN network data rates does MCP2515T-I/SO support, and is it suitable for automotive 500 kbit/s CAN designs?
MCP2515T-I/SO supports CAN bus data rates from low-speed 10 kbit/s up to 1 Mbit/s, fully covering the automotive standard of 500 kbit/s used in body control modules and instrument clusters, as well as 250 kbit/s used in commercial vehicle SAE J1939 networks. The SPI interface at up to 40 MHz ensures the host MCU can service received CAN frames quickly enough to avoid buffer overrun at maximum CAN throughput.
For an automotive design requiring ISO 11898 compliance, what CAN transceiver should be paired with MCP2515T-I/SO?
MCP2515T-I/SO handles the CAN protocol layer but requires an external CAN bus transceiver for the physical differential bus interface. Microchip's MCP2551 or MCP2562 are common pairings, providing ISO 11898-2 compliant ±8 V bus fault protection and up to 1 Mbit/s signaling. These transceivers connect between MCP2515T-I/SO's TX/RX pins and the CAN bus, completing the 18-pin SOIC controller's integration into an automotive or industrial CAN node.
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