MCP2551T-I/SN Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
The MCP2551T-I/SN is a high-speed CAN bus transceiver from Microchip supporting data rates up to 1 Mbps, designed to interface microcontrollers with the physical CAN network layer. It operates in an 8-pin SOIC package and is RoHS-compliant with a 6-week factory lead time. Widely available through global distribution for automotive and industrial networking applications.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- OBSOLETE
- Datasheet
- MCP2551T-I/SN Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.9900(MOQ 1)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 85.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- CAN bus transceiver supporting data rates up to 1 Mbps
- Single-transceiver 8-pin SOIC-8 package for compact board design
- RoHS compliant (JESD-609 Code e3) lead-free construction
- Designed for differential CAN bus with high noise immunity
- Compatible with CAN 2.0A and 2.0B protocol controllers
- 6-week standard factory lead time for production builds
Applications
The MCP2551T-I/SN is a standard choice for CAN physical layer interfacing in automotive body control modules, engine management systems, and vehicle diagnostic networks operating at up to 1 Mbps. It is equally prevalent in industrial automation fieldbus networks, including programmable logic controllers and robotic arms, where robust differential signaling is required for noise immunity over long cable runs. Its SOIC-8 footprint makes it straightforward to integrate into both new designs and existing two-layer CAN node PCBs.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | SOIC-8 |
| Factory Lead Time | 6Weeks |
| YTEOL | 0 |
| Data Rate | 1000Mbps |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G8 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Number of Transceivers | 1 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SOP8,.25 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Screening Level | TS 16949 |
| Supply Current-Max | 75mA |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 5V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Telecom IC Type | CAN TRANSCEIVER |
| 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) | 30 |
| Package | Small Outline Packages |
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 |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What maximum CAN bus data rate does the MCP2551T-I/SN support and is it compatible with CAN FD networks?
The MCP2551T-I/SN supports classical CAN data rates up to 1 Mbps (1000 kbps), which covers CAN 2.0A and 2.0B protocol requirements. It does not support CAN FD's higher-speed data phase above 1 Mbps; engineers targeting CAN FD systems operating at 2 Mbps or 5 Mbps should evaluate Microchip's MCP2558FD family instead.
How does the MCP2551T-I/SN's SOIC-8 package influence PCB layout for a CAN node in a noisy industrial environment?
The 8-pin SOIC package places the CANH and CANL differential pair pins close together, allowing short differential trace routing that minimizes stub length and reduces susceptibility to common-mode noise on cable runs exceeding 40 meters at 125 kbps. Proper placement of 100 nF decoupling capacitors between VDD and GND pins is essential to maintain signal integrity within the SOIC-8 footprint.
Is the MCP2551T-I/SN RoHS compliant and suitable for automotive ELV directive requirements?
Yes. The MCP2551T-I/SN carries a Pbfree code of Yes and JESD-609 Code e3, confirming it is lead-free and RoHS compliant. This makes it suitable for automotive designs subject to EU End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) directives, which prohibit lead content exceeding 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials used in passenger vehicle components.
When sourcing MCP2551T-I/SN for a high-volume automotive program, what lead time and stocking strategy should procurement use?
Microchip's published factory lead time for the MCP2551T-I/SN is 6 weeks, which is relatively short for automotive-grade ICs. Production programs building more than 10,000 units per month should negotiate blanket orders with authorized distributors to secure pricing and availability, as CAN transceiver demand from automotive OEMs can compress spot market supply to near-zero during peak vehicle build cycles.
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