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TCAN1044AX

Automotive CAN FD Transceiver

The 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 Instruments

Category

Automotive CAN FD Transceiver

TCAN1044AX Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Data RateUp to 8 Mbps (CAN FD); down to 9.2 kbps
QualificationAEC-Q100 Grade 1
Operating ModesNormal mode, low-power standby mode with remote wake-up (WUP)
Available PackagesSOIC-8 (D), VSON-8 (DRB), SOT-23-8 (DDF)
Protection FeaturesThermal shutdown, TXD dominant time-out, undervoltage protection
Standard ComplianceISO 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

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 - NamePins - No.TypeDescription
TXD1Digital InputCAN transmit data input; integrated pull-up
GND2GNDGround connection
V CC3Supply5V supply voltage
RXD4Digital OutputCAN receive data output, tri-stated when device powered off
NC5-Not internally connected; Devices without V IO
V IO5SupplyI/O supply voltage for devices with suffix 'V'
CANL6Bus IOLow-level CAN bus input/output line
CANH7Bus IOHigh-level CAN bus input/output line
STB8Digital InputStandby 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)

PARAMETERPARAMETERPARAMETERTEST CONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNIT
Driver Electrical CharacteristicsDriver Electrical CharacteristicsDriver Electrical CharacteristicsDriver Electrical CharacteristicsDriver Electrical CharacteristicsDriver Electrical CharacteristicsDriver Electrical CharacteristicsDriver Electrical Characteristics
V O(DOM)Dominant output voltage Normal modeCANHSTB = 0 V, TXD = 0 V 50 Ω ≤ R L ≤ 65 Ω, C L = open, R CM = open See Figure 7-2 and Figure 8-32.754.5V
V O(DOM)Dominant output voltage Normal modeCANLSTB = 0 V, TXD = 0 V 50 Ω ≤ R L ≤ 65 Ω, C L = open, R CM = open See Figure 7-2 and Figure 8-30.52.25V
V O(REC)Recessive output voltage Normal modeCANH and CANLSTB = 0 V, TXD = V IO R L = open (no load), R CM = open See Figure 7-2 and Figure 8-320.5 V CC3V
V SYMDriver symmetry (V O(CANH) + V O(CANL) )/V CCSTB = 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 9-20.91.1V/V
V SYM_DCDC 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 8-3-400400mV
V OD(DOM)Differential output voltage Normal mode DominantCANH - CANLSTB = 0 V, TXD = 0 V 50 Ω ≤ R L ≤ 65 Ω, C L = open See Figure 7-2 and Figure 8-31.53V
V OD(DOM)Differential output voltage Normal mode DominantCANH - CANLSTB = 0 V, TXD = 0 V 45 Ω ≤ R L ≤ 70 Ω, C L = open See Figure 7-2 and Figure 8-31.43.3V
V OD(DOM)Differential output voltage Normal mode DominantCANH - CANLSTB = 0 V, TXD = 0 V R L = 2240 Ω, C L = open See Figure 7-2 and Figure 8-31.55V
V OD(REC)Differential output voltage Normal mode RecessiveCANH - CANLSTB = 0 V, TXD = V IO R L = 60 Ω, C L = open See Figure 7-2 and Figure 8-3-12012mV
V OD(REC)Differential output voltage Normal mode RecessiveCANH - CANLSTB = 0 V, TXD = V IO R L = open, C L = open See Figure 7-2 and Figure 8-3-5050mV

TCAN1044AX Absolute Maximum Ratings

(1) (2)

MINMAXUNIT
V CCSupply voltage-0.36V
V IOSupply voltage I/O level shifter-0.36V
V BUSCAN Bus I/O voltage-5858V
V DIFFMax differential voltage between CANH and CANL-4545V
V Logic_InputLogic input terminal voltage-0.36V
V RXDRXD output terminal voltage range-0.36V
I O(RXD)RXD output current-88mA
T JJunction temperature-40165°C
T STGStorage temperature-65150°C
  • (2) All voltage values, except differential I/O bus voltages, are with respect to ground terminal.
MINNOMMAXUNIT
V CCSupply voltage4.555.5V
V IOSupply voltage for I/O level shifter1.75.5V
I OH(RXD)RXD terminal high-level output current, Devices with V IO-1.5mA

TCAN1044AX Thermal Information

(1) - THERMAL METRICTCAN1044Ax-Q1 - D (SOIC)TCAN1044Ax-Q1 - DDF (SOT)TCAN1044Ax-Q1 - DRB (VSON)UNIT
R θJAJunction-to-ambient thermal resistance127.512255.2°C /W
R θJC(top)Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance67.66362.4°C /W
R θJBJunction-to-board thermal resistance70.942.427.5°C /W
Ψ JTJunction-to-top characterization parameter19.32.42.3°C /W
Ψ JBJunction-to-board characterization parameter70.242.227.4°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 NUMBERPACKAGE (1)PACKAGE SIZE (2)
TCAN1044A-Q1SOIC (D)4.9mm x 6mm
TCAN1044A-Q1VSON (DRB)3mm x 3mm
TCAN1044A-Q1SOT-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 NumberManufacturerPackage
TCAN1044ATexas Instruments—
TCAN1044A-Q1Texas Instruments—
TCAN1044ADRQ1Texas Instruments8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
TCAN1044AQ1Texas InstrumentsSOIC-8
TCAN1044AVTexas InstrumentsSOIC-8 (D)
TCAN1044AV-Q1Texas Instruments—
TCAN1044AVDDFRQ1Texas InstrumentsSOT-23-8 Thin, TSOT-23-8
TCAN1044AX-Q1Texas Instruments—

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