GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The PCA82C251 is the interface between the CAN protocol controller and the physical bus. It is primarily

intended for applications (up to 1 Mbaud) in trucks and buses. The device provides differential transmit capability to the bus and differential receive capability to the CAN controller.

FEATURES

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

• Slope control to reduce 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 Mbaud)

• High immunity against electromagnetic interference.