MCP2551-I/P Microchip Integrated Circuit (Dual-In-Line Packages) In Stock
Microchip MCP2551-I/P is a high-speed CAN bus transceiver supporting up to 1 Mbps data rate, operating from 4.5 V to 5.5 V supply with -40°C to +125°C temperature range in an 8-pin DIP package.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Dual-In-Line Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- OBSOLETE
- Datasheet
- MCP2551-I/P Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $1.1100(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 MCP2551-I/P?
- High-speed CAN bus transceiver supporting up to 1 Mbps data rate, fully compliant with ISO 11898-2 physical layer standard
- Differential bus signaling with ±8 kV ESD protection on CANH and CANL pins for robust automotive and industrial wiring harness compatibility
- Wide -40°C to +125°C operating temperature range for automotive under-hood and industrial field installation environments
- 8-pin DIP through-hole package enables fast prototyping and easy breadboard connectivity in CAN node development
What is MCP2551-I/P used for?
The MCP2551-I/P serves as the physical layer interface between CAN protocol controllers such as MCP2515 or MCU-integrated CAN peripherals and the differential CAN bus wiring in automotive body control modules, industrial automation networks, and robotics. Its 1 Mbps speed, ±8 kV ESD protection, and fault-tolerant bus states make it a standard choice for OBDII diagnostic adapters, motor drive networks, and building automation controllers operating over the full -40°C to +125°C automotive temperature range.
What are the specifications of MCP2551-I/P?
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | PDIP-8 |
| Factory Lead Time | 8Weeks |
| YTEOL | 0 |
| Data Rate | 1000Mbps |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDIP-T8 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Number of Transceivers | 1 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | DIP8,.3 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | IN-LINE |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Screening Level | TS 16949 |
| Supply Current-Max | 75mA |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 5V |
| Surface Mount | NO |
| Telecom IC Type | CAN TRANSCEIVER |
| Temperature Grade | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| ## MCP2551-I/P Alternates Showing results | Image |
| Package | Dual-In-Line Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.01 |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
Where can I find the MCP2551-I/P datasheet?
MCP2551-I/P Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Microchip
What are equivalent replacements for MCP2551-I/P?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum CAN bus data rate supported by MCP2551-I/P?
MCP2551-I/P supports CAN bus data rates from 10 kbps up to 1 Mbps, compliant with the ISO 11898-2 high-speed CAN physical layer standard. At 1 Mbps the transceiver can serve real-time control networks in automotive powertrain and industrial motion control systems where fast deterministic messaging between 2-wire nodes is required.
How does MCP2551-I/P protect against ESD events on the CAN bus lines?
MCP2551-I/P provides ±8 kV ESD protection on both CANH and CANL differential bus pins, meeting the Human Body Model (HBM) requirement for automotive wiring harness environments. This built-in protection eliminates the need for discrete TVS diodes in most designs, reducing BOM cost and simplifying the 8-pin DIP PCB layout in CAN node prototypes.
Can MCP2551-I/P be used with 3.3 V microcontrollers directly?
MCP2551-I/P requires a 4.5 V to 5.5 V supply for its bus driver stage, but its TX and RX logic inputs are compatible with CMOS logic thresholds that accept 3.3 V MCU drive. A level-shifting resistor or 5 V logic buffer is typically needed on the TX line when connecting to a 3.3 V MCU UART-CAN peripheral to ensure reliable high-level detection by the MCP2551-I/P receiver.
For a CAN network with 30 nodes, does MCP2551-I/P meet the bus loading requirements?
MCP2551-I/P is rated to drive up to 112 nodes on a standard 120 Ω terminated CAN bus at 1 Mbps, far exceeding a 30-node network. Each node presents a minimum 45 kΩ differential input impedance, allowing the transceiver to maintain valid bus voltage levels well within the ISO 11898-2 recessive/dominant voltage margins of 2 V and 1.5 V thresholds.
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