General description

The PCA82C251 is the interface between a CAN protocol controller and the physical bus. The device provides differential transmit capability to the bus and differential receive capability to the CAN controller.

Features and benefits

■ Fully compatible with the “ISO 11898-24 V” standard

■ Slope control to reduce Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)

■ Thermally protected

■ Short-circuit proof to battery and ground in 24 V powered systems

■ Low-current Standby mode

■ An unpowered node does not disturb the bus lines

■ At least 110 nodes can be connected

■ High speed (up to 1 MBd)

■ High immunity against electromagnetic interference.

Applications

■ High-speed applications (up to 1 MBd) in trucks and busses.