TCAN1044AX
Automotive CAN FD TransceiverThe TCAN1044AX is a automotive can fd transceiver from Texas Instruments. View the full TCAN1044AX datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.
TCAN1044AX shares its datasheet with TCAN1044AVDDFRQ1, whose page lists every part number it covers.
Official TCAN1044AX datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.
Manufacturer
Texas InstrumentsCategory
Automotive CAN FD Transceiver
TCAN1044AX Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Data Rate | Up to 8 Mbps (CAN FD); down to 9.2 kbps |
| Qualification | AEC-Q100 Grade 1 |
| Operating Modes | Normal mode, low-power standby mode with remote wake-up (WUP) |
| Available Packages | SOIC-8 (D), VSON-8 (DRB), SOT-23-8 (DDF) |
| Protection Features | Thermal shutdown, TXD dominant time-out, undervoltage protection |
| Standard Compliance | ISO 11898-2:2016 |
| Bus Fault Protection | ±58 V |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 5 V |
| Operating Junction Temperature | -40 °C to 150 °C |
| Receiver Common Mode Input Voltage | ±12 V |
| I/O Supply Voltage (VIO, AV Variant Only) | 1.7 V to 5.5 V |
TCAN1044AX Overview
Part: TCAN1044AVDDFRQ1 (TCAN1044AV-Q1, SOT-23 DDF package) — Texas Instruments
Type: Automotive Fault-Protected CAN FD Transceiver with Standby Mode
Description: AEC-Q100 Grade 1, 5 V CAN FD transceiver supporting up to 8 Mbps (5 Mbps certified for EMC), with ±58 V bus fault protection, ±12 V common-mode range, and a 1.7–5.5 V VIO logic level shifter.
Operating Conditions:
- Supply voltage: VCC 4.5–5.5 V (5 V nominal); VIO 1.7–5.5 V
- Operating junction temperature: -40 to 150 °C
- RXD output current: IOH -1.5 mA (min), IOL 1.5 mA (max) for devices with VIO
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
- Max supply voltage: VCC 6 V; VIO 6 V
- CAN bus I/O voltage: ±58 V; max differential voltage between CANH and CANL: ±45 V
- RXD output current: ±8 mA
- Max junction temperature: 165 °C
- Storage temperature: -65 to 150 °C
Key Specs:
- Supply current, normal mode (STB = 0 V): dominant 45 mA typ / 70 mA max (RL = 60 Ω); recessive 4.5 mA typ / 7.5 mA max
- Standby supply current, devices with VIO: 1.5 μA max
- VIO supply current, normal mode: 125 μA typ dominant, 25 μA typ recessive; standby 8.5 μA typ
- VCC undervoltage detection: rising 4.2 V typ (4.4 V max); falling 4 V typ (3.5–4.25 V); hysteresis 200 mV typ
- VIO undervoltage detection: rising 1.56 V typ (1.65 V max); falling 1.51 V typ (1.4–1.59 V); hysteresis 40 mV typ
- Thermal shutdown: 195 °C typ (175–210 °C); hysteresis 12 typ
- Average power dissipation, normal mode: 95 mW typ (VCC = 5 V, TJ = 27 °C, 250 kHz); 120 mW typ (VCC = 5.5 V, TJ = 150 °C, 2.5 MHz)
- Thermal resistance RθJA (SOT-23 DDF): 122 °C/W
- ESD: HBM ±4 kV all pins, ±10 kV on CANH/CANL; CDM ±750 V
Features:
- AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualified; meets ISO 11898-2:2016 physical layer
- Functional Safety-Capable
- Classical CAN and optimized CAN FD at 2, 5, and 8 Mbps with short, symmetrical propagation delays
- VIO pin supports 1.7–5.5 V logic levels
- Supports 12 V and 24 V battery applications
- Bus fault protection ±58 V, undervoltage protection, TXD dominant time-out, thermal shutdown
- Low-power standby mode with remote wake-up (ISO 11898-2:2016 WUP)
- Bus and logic pins high impedance when unpowered; hot-plug capable
Applications:
- Automotive and transportation
- Body control modules
- Automotive gateway
- ADAS
- Infotainment
Package:
- SOT-23 (DDF), 8-pin, 2.9 mm × 2.8 mm
- SOIC (D), 8-pin, 4.9 mm × 6 mm (family option)
- VSON (DRB), 8-pin, 3 mm × 3 mm (family option)
TCAN1044AX Features
- AEC-Q100 (Grade 1) Qualified for automotive applications
- Meets the requirements of ISO 11898-2:2016 physical layer standard
- Functional Safety-Capable
- -Documentation available to aid in functional safety system design
- Support of classical CAN and optimized CAN FD performance at 2, 5, and 8Mbps
- -Short and symmetrical propagation delays for enhanced timing margin
- TCAN1044AV I/O voltage range supports 1.7V to 5.5V
- Support for 12V and 24V battery applications
- Receiver common mode input voltage: ±12V
- Protection features:
- -Bus fault protection: ±58V
- -Undervoltage protection
- -TXD-dominant time-out (DTO)
- Data rates down to 9.2kbps
- -Thermal-shutdown protection (TSD)
- Operating modes:
- -Normal mode
- -Low power standby mode supporting remote wake-up request
- Optimized behavior when unpowered
- -Bus and logic pins are high impedance (no load to operating bus or application)
- -Hot-plug capable: power up/down glitch-free operation on bus and RXD output
- 8-Pin SOIC, small footprint SOT-23 and leadless VSON-8 package with improved automated optical inspection (AOI) capability
TCAN1044AX Applications
- Automotive and transportation
- -Body control modules
- -Automotive gateway
- -Advanced driver assistance system (ADAS)
- -Infotainment
TCAN1044AX Pin Configuration
Figure 5-1. DDF Package, 8-Pin SOT (Top View)
Figure 5-2. D Package, 8-Pin SOIC (Top View)
Figure 5-3. DRB Package, 8-Pin VSON (Top View)
Table 5-1. Pin Functions
| Pins - Name | Pins - No. | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| TXD | 1 | Digital Input | CAN transmit data input; integrated pull-up |
| GND | 2 | GND | Ground connection |
| V CC | 3 | Supply | 5V supply voltage |
| RXD | 4 | Digital Output | CAN receive data output, tri-stated when device powered off |
| NC | 5 | - | Not internally connected; Devices without V IO |
| V IO | 5 | Supply | I/O supply voltage for devices with suffix 'V' |
| CANL | 6 | Bus IO | Low-level CAN bus input/output line |
| CANH | 7 | Bus IO | High-level CAN bus input/output line |
| STB | 8 | Digital Input | Standby input for mode control; integrated pull-up |
| Thermal Pad (VSON only) | Thermal Pad (VSON only) | - | Connect the thermal pad to any internal PCB ground plane using multiple vias for optimal thermal performance. |
TCAN1044AX Electrical Characteristics
Over recommended operating conditions with TJ = -40 °C to 150 °C (unless otherwise noted)
| PARAMETER | PARAMETER | PARAMETER | TEST CONDITIONS | MIN | TYP | MAX | UNIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Electrical Characteristics | Driver Electrical Characteristics | Driver Electrical Characteristics | Driver Electrical Characteristics | Driver Electrical Characteristics | Driver Electrical Characteristics | Driver Electrical Characteristics | Driver Electrical Characteristics |
| V O(DOM) | Dominant output voltage Normal mode | CANH | STB = 0 V, TXD = 0 V 50 Ω ≤ R L ≤ 65 Ω, C L = open, R CM = open See Figure 7-2 and Figure 8-3 | 2.75 | 4.5 | V | |
| V O(DOM) | Dominant output voltage Normal mode | CANL | STB = 0 V, TXD = 0 V 50 Ω ≤ R L ≤ 65 Ω, C L = open, R CM = open See Figure 7-2 and Figure 8-3 | 0.5 | 2.25 | V | |
| V O(REC) | Recessive output voltage Normal mode | CANH and CANL | STB = 0 V, TXD = V IO R L = open (no load), R CM = open See Figure 7-2 and Figure 8-3 | 2 | 0.5 V CC | 3 | V |
| V SYM | Driver symmetry (V O(CANH) + V O(CANL) )/V CC | STB = 0 V, TXD = 250 kHz, 1 MHz, 2.5 MHz R L = 60 Ω, C SPLIT = 4.7 nF, C L = open, R CM = open See Figure 7-2 and Figure 9-2 | 0.9 | 1.1 | V/V | ||
| V SYM_DC | DC output symmetry (V CC - V O(CANH) - V O(CANL) ) | STB = 0 V R L = 60 Ω, C L = open See Figure 7-2 and Figure 8-3 | -400 | 400 | mV | ||
| V OD(DOM) | Differential output voltage Normal mode Dominant | CANH - CANL | STB = 0 V, TXD = 0 V 50 Ω ≤ R L ≤ 65 Ω, C L = open See Figure 7-2 and Figure 8-3 | 1.5 | 3 | V | |
| V OD(DOM) | Differential output voltage Normal mode Dominant | CANH - CANL | STB = 0 V, TXD = 0 V 45 Ω ≤ R L ≤ 70 Ω, C L = open See Figure 7-2 and Figure 8-3 | 1.4 | 3.3 | V | |
| V OD(DOM) | Differential output voltage Normal mode Dominant | CANH - CANL | STB = 0 V, TXD = 0 V R L = 2240 Ω, C L = open See Figure 7-2 and Figure 8-3 | 1.5 | 5 | V | |
| V OD(REC) | Differential output voltage Normal mode Recessive | CANH - CANL | STB = 0 V, TXD = V IO R L = 60 Ω, C L = open See Figure 7-2 and Figure 8-3 | -120 | 12 | mV | |
| V OD(REC) | Differential output voltage Normal mode Recessive | CANH - CANL | STB = 0 V, TXD = V IO R L = open, C L = open See Figure 7-2 and Figure 8-3 | -50 | 50 | mV |
TCAN1044AX Absolute Maximum Ratings
(1) (2)
| MIN | MAX | UNIT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V CC | Supply voltage | -0.3 | 6 | V |
| V IO | Supply voltage I/O level shifter | -0.3 | 6 | V |
| V BUS | CAN Bus I/O voltage | -58 | 58 | V |
| V DIFF | Max differential voltage between CANH and CANL | -45 | 45 | V |
| V Logic_Input | Logic input terminal voltage | -0.3 | 6 | V |
| V RXD | RXD output terminal voltage range | -0.3 | 6 | V |
| I O(RXD) | RXD output current | -8 | 8 | mA |
| T J | Junction temperature | -40 | 165 | °C |
| T STG | Storage temperature | -65 | 150 | °C |
- (2) All voltage values, except differential I/O bus voltages, are with respect to ground terminal.
TCAN1044AX Recommended Operating Conditions
| MIN | NOM | MAX | UNIT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V CC | Supply voltage | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | V |
| V IO | Supply voltage for I/O level shifter | 1.7 | 5.5 | V | |
| I OH(RXD) | RXD terminal high-level output current, Devices with V IO | -1.5 | mA |
TCAN1044AX Thermal Information
| (1) - THERMAL METRIC | TCAN1044Ax-Q1 - D (SOIC) | TCAN1044Ax-Q1 - DDF (SOT) | TCAN1044Ax-Q1 - DRB (VSON) | UNIT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R θJA | Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance | 127.5 | 122 | 55.2 | °C /W |
| R θJC(top) | Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance | 67.6 | 63 | 62.4 | °C /W |
| R θJB | Junction-to-board thermal resistance | 70.9 | 42.4 | 27.5 | °C /W |
| Ψ JT | Junction-to-top characterization parameter | 19.3 | 2.4 | 2.3 | °C /W |
| Ψ JB | Junction-to-board characterization parameter | 70.2 | 42.2 | 27.4 | °C /W |
| R θJC(bot) | Junction-to-case (bottom) thermal resistance | -- | -- | 11.5 | °C /W |
TCAN1044AX Typical Application
The TCAN1044A(V)-Q1 transceiver can be used in applications with a host controller or FPGA that includes the link layer portion of the CAN protocol. Figure 9-1 shows a typical configuration for 5V controller applications. The bus termination is shown for illustrative purposes.
Figure 9-1. Transceiver Application Using 5V IO Connections
TCAN1044AX Package Information
| PART NUMBER | PACKAGE (1) | PACKAGE SIZE (2) |
|---|---|---|
| TCAN1044A-Q1 | SOIC (D) | 4.9mm x 6mm |
| TCAN1044A-Q1 | VSON (DRB) | 3mm x 3mm |
| TCAN1044A-Q1 | SOT-23 (DDF) | 2.9mm x 2.8mm |
- (1) For more information, see Section 12.
- (2) The package size (length × width) is a nominal value and includes pins, where applicable.
Simplified Schematic
Variants on the same datasheet
These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.
| Part Number | Manufacturer | Package |
|---|---|---|
| TCAN1044A | Texas Instruments | — |
| TCAN1044A-Q1 | Texas Instruments | — |
| TCAN1044ADRQ1 | Texas Instruments | 8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width) |
| TCAN1044AQ1 | Texas Instruments | SOIC-8 |
| TCAN1044AV | Texas Instruments | SOIC-8 (D) |
| TCAN1044AV-Q1 | Texas Instruments | — |
| TCAN1044AVDDFRQ1 | Texas Instruments | SOT-23-8 Thin, TSOT-23-8 |
| TCAN1044AX-Q1 | Texas Instruments | — |
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