TCAN844
Automotive CAN FD TransceiverThe TCAN844 is a automotive can fd transceiver from Texas Instruments. View the full TCAN844 datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.
Official TCAN844 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.
Manufacturer
Texas InstrumentsCategory
Automotive CAN FD Transceiver
TCAN844 Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| ESD CDM | ±500V |
| Interface | CAN / CAN FD (ISO 11898-2:2024) |
| Data Rates | 9.2kbps up to 5Mbps (CAN FD) |
| Qualification | AEC-Q100 |
| Operating Modes | Normal, Low-power standby with remote wake-up |
| Thermal Shutdown | 160°C (10°C hysteresis) |
| Available Packages | SOIC-8 (4.9x6mm), VSON-8 (3x3mm), SOT-23-8 (2.9x2.8mm) |
| ESD HBM (CANH/CANL) | ±12kV |
| Bus Fault Protection | ±40V |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 4.75V to 5.25V |
| Operating Junction Temperature | -40°C to 150°C |
| Receiver Common Mode Input Voltage | ±12V |
| I/O Supply Voltage (VIO, V Variant) | 2.9V to 5.25V |
| IEC 61000-4-2 Contact Discharge (Unpowered) | ±8kV |
TCAN844 Overview
Part: TCAN844-Q1 — Texas Instruments
Type: Automotive Fault-Protected CAN FD Transceiver
Description: Automotive CAN FD transceiver supporting up to 5 Mbps with ±40 V bus fault protection, ±12 V receiver common-mode range, and standby mode with remote wake-up.
Operating Conditions:
- Supply voltage: 4.75 V to 5.25 V (VCC), 2.9 V to 5.25 V (VIO for TCAN844V-Q1)
- Operating temperature: -40 to 150 °C (junction temperature TJ)
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
- Max supply voltage: 6 V (VCC, VIO)
- Max junction/storage temperature: 165 °C (TJ), -65 to 150 °C (TSTG)
Key Specs:
- Supply current (dominant, normal mode): 44 mA typ, 70 mA max (TXD = 0 V, RL = 60 Ω)
- Standby mode supply current (ICC): 5 μA max (TCAN844V), 30 μA max (TCAN844)
- Bus fault protection voltage: -40 V to 40 V
- Receiver common-mode voltage range: -12 V to 12 V
- Dominant differential output voltage (VDIFF(D)): 1.5 V to 3 V (TXD = 0 V, 50 Ω ≤ RL ≤ 65 Ω)
- Recessive bus output voltage: 2 V to 3 V (TXD = VCC, RL = open)
- Dominant short-circuit output current: -115 mA min (CANH), 115 mA max (CANL)
- Unpowered bus input leakage current: 5 μA max (CANH = CANL = 5 V)
Features:
- AEC-Q100 Qualified with ±12 kV HBM and ±8 kV IEC 61000-4-2 contact ESD on bus pins
- Compatible with ISO 11898-2:2024 physical layer specification
- Optimized CAN FD performance up to 5 Mbps
- Low-power standby mode supporting remote wake-up request (WUP)
- Thermal-shutdown and TXD-dominant time-out (DTO) protection
- Logic level translation via VIO pin (2.9 V to 5.25 V) on TCAN844V-Q1
Applications:
- Automotive and transportation
- Body control modules
- Automotive gateway
- Advanced driver assistance system (ADAS)
- Infotainment
Package:
- 8-Pin SOIC (D) (4.9 mm × 6 mm)
- 8-Pin VSON (DRB) (3 mm × 3 mm)
- 8-Pin SOT-23 (DDF) (2.9 mm × 2.8 mm)
TCAN844 Features
- AEC-Q100 Qualified for automotive applications
- -Human body model (HBM) ESD protection: ±12KV for CANH and CANL pins as per AEC Q100-002
- -Charged-device model (CDM) ESD protection: ±500V as per AEC Q100-011
- -IEC 61000-4-2 Contact discharge: ±8KV (unpowered)
- Compatible with ISO 11898-2:2024 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 and 5Mbps
- -Short and symmetrical propagation delays for enhanced timing margin
- TCAN844V-Q1 I/O voltage range supports 2.9V to 5.25V
- Support for 12V battery applications
- Receiver common mode input voltage: ±12V
- Protection features:
- -Bus fault protection: ±40V
- -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
TCAN844 Applications
- Automotive and transportation
- -Body control modules
- -Automotive gateway
- -Advanced driver assistance system (ADAS)
- -Infotainment
TCAN844 Pin Configuration
Figure 4-1. DDF Package, 8-Pin SOT (Top View)
Figure 4-1. DDF Package, 8-Pin SOT (Top View)
Figure 4-2. D Package, 8-Pin SOIC (Top View)
Figure 4-3. DRB Package, 8-Pin VSON (Top View)
TCAN844 Electrical Characteristics
Over recommended operating conditions with TJ = -40 °C to 150 °C (unless otherwise noted)
| 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 |
| V CANH(D) | Bus output voltage (dominant) CANH | V TXD = 0V, R L =50Ω to 65Ω, C L = open, R CM = open | 2.75 | 4.5 | V | |
| V CANL(D) | Bus output voltage (dominant) CANL | V TXD = 0V, R L =50Ω to 65Ω, C L = open, R CM = open | 0.5 | 2.25 | V | |
| V CANH(R) V CANL(R) | Bus output voltage (recessive) | V TXD = V CC , R L = open (no load), R CM = open | 2 | 3 | V | |
| V SYM | Driver symmetry (V O(CANH) + V O(CANL) )/V CC | R TERM = 60Ω, C L = open, C SPLIT = 4.7 nF | 0.9 | 1.1 | V/V | |
| V SYM_DC | DC output symmetry (V CC - V O(CANH) - V O(CANL) ) | R L = 60Ω, C L = open | -400 | 400 | mV | |
| V DIFF(D) | Differential output voltage normal mode | TXD = 0V, 50Ω ≤ R L ≤ 65Ω, C L = open | 1.5 | 3 | V | |
| TXD = 0V, 45Ω ≤ R L ≤ 70Ω, C L = open | 1.4 | 3.3 | V | |||
| Dominant | TXD = 0V, R L = 2240Ω, C L = open | 1.5 | 5 | V | ||
| V DIFF(R) | Differential output voltage normal mode | TXD = V CC or V IO , R L = 60Ω, C L = open | -120 | 12 | mV | |
| V DIFF(R) | Recessive | Normal mode, TXD = V CC or V IO , R L = open, C L = open | -50 | 50 | mV | |
| V CANH(INACT) | Bus output voltage on CANH with bus biasing inactive | V TXD = V CC or V IO , R L = open, C L = open, R CM = open | -0.1 | 0.1 | V | |
| V CANL(INACT) | Bus output voltage on CANL with bus biasing inactive | V TXD = V CC or V IO , R L = open, C L = open, R CM = open | -0.1 | 0.1 | V | |
| V DIFF(INACT) | Bus output voltage on CANH - CANL (recessive) with bus biasing inactive | V TXD = V CC or V IO , R L = open, C L = open, R CM = open | -0.2 | 0.2 | V | |
| I CANH(OS) | Short-circuit steady-state | -3.0V ≤ V CANH ≤ +18.0V, CANL = open, V TXD = 0V | -115 | mA | ||
| I CANL(OS) | output current, Dominant | -3.0V ≤ V CANL ≤ +18.0V, CANH = open, V TXD = 0V | 115 | mA | ||
| I OS_REC | Short-circuit steady-state output current; Recessive | -40V ≤ V BUS ≤ +40V , V BUS = CANH = CANL | -5 | 5 | mA | |
| Receiver Electrical Characteristics | Receiver Electrical Characteristics | Receiver Electrical Characteristics | Receiver Electrical Characteristics | Receiver Electrical Characteristics | Receiver Electrical Characteristics | Receiver Electrical Characteristics |
| V DIFF_RX(D) | Receiver dominant state differential input voltage range, bus biasing active | -12V ≤ V CANL ≤ +12V -12V ≤ V CANH ≤ +12V | 0.9 | 8 | V | |
| V DIFF_RX(R) | Receiver recessive state differential input voltage range, bus biasing active | -12V ≤ V CANL ≤ +12V -12V ≤ V CANH ≤ +12V | -3 | 0.5 | V | |
| V HYS | Hysteresis voltage for input- threshold, normal and selective wake modes | -12V ≤ V CM ≤ 12V | 80 | mV | ||
| V DIFF_RX(D_INA CT) | Receiver dominant state differential input voltage range, bus biasing in-active | -12V ≤ V CANL ≤ +12V -12V ≤ V CANH ≤ +12V | 1.15 | 8 | V | |
| V DIFF_RX(R_INA CT) | Receiver recessive state differential input voltage range, bus biasing in-active | -12V ≤ V CANL ≤ +12V -12V ≤ V CANH ≤ +12V | -3 | 0.4 | V | |
| V CM | Common mode range: | -12 | 12 | V | ||
| I LKG(IOFF) | Power-off (unpowered) bus input leakage current | CANH = CANL = 5V | 5 | μA | ||
| CI powered Normal | Input capacitance to ground (CANH or CANL) | TXD = V CC , V IO = V CC | 20 | pF | ||
| C ID powered Normal | Differential input capacitance | TXD = V CC , V IO = V CC | 10 | pF | ||
| R DIFF | Differential input resistance during passive recessive state | V TXD = V CC or V IO , normal mode: -2.0V ≤ V CANH ≤ +7.0V; -2.0V ≤ V CANL ≤ +7.0V | 18 | 90 | kΩ | |
| R SE_CANH R SE_CANL | Single ended Input resistance during passive recessive state | -2V ≤ V CANH ≤ +7V -2V ≤ V CANL ≤ +7V | 9 | 45 | kΩ |
TCAN844 Absolute Maximum Ratings
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) (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 (CANH, CANL) | -40 | 40 | V |
| V DIFF | Max differential voltage range between CANH and CANL | -12 | 12 | 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 | Operating virtual junction temperature range | -40 | 165 | °C |
| T STG | Storage temperature | -65 | 150 | °C |
TCAN844 Recommended Operating Conditions
| MIN | NOM | MAX | UNIT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V CC | Supply voltage | 4.75 | 5 | 5.25 | V |
| V IO | Supply voltage for I/O level shifter | 2.9 | 5.25 | V | |
| I OH(RXD) | RXD terminal high level output current | -2 | mA | ||
| I OL(RXD) | RXD terminal low level output current | 2 | mA | ||
| T J | Operational free-air temperature (see thermal characteristics table) | -40 | 150 | °C | |
| T SDR | Thermal shutdown | 160 | °C | ||
| T SDF | Thermal shutdown release | 150 | °C | ||
| T SD(HYS) | Thermal shutdown hysteresis | 10 | 10 | 10 | °C |
TCAN844 Thermal Information
| TCAN844(V)-Q1 | TCAN844(V)-Q1 | TCAN844(V)-Q1 | UNIT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THERMAL METRIC | THERMAL METRIC | D (SOIC) | DRB (VSON) | DDF (SOT23) | UNIT |
| R θJA | Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance | 130.1 | 67.7 | 180.5 | °C/W |
| R θJC(top) | Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance | 72.3 | 77.2 | 94.4 | °C/W |
| R θJB | Junction-to-board thermal resistance | 79.5 | 40.3 | 93.3 | °C/W |
TCAN844 Typical Application
The TCAN844(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 8-1 shows a typical configuration for 5V controller applications. The bus termination is shown for illustrative purposes.
TCAN844 Package Information
| PART NUMBER | PACKAGE (1) | PACKAGE SIZE (2) |
|---|---|---|
| TCAN844-Q1 | SOIC (D) | 4.9mm x 6mm |
| TCAN844-Q1 | VSON (DRB) | 3mm x 3mm |
| TCAN844-Q1 | SOT-23 (DDF) | 2.9mm x 2.8mm |
- (2) The package size (length × width) is a nominal value and includes pins, where applicable.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TCAN844-Q1 | Texas Instruments | — |
| TCAN844DRQ1 | Texas Instruments | 8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width) |
| TCAN844V | Texas Instruments | — |
| TCAN844V-Q1 | Texas Instruments | — |
| TCAN844VDRQ1 | Texas Instruments | 8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width) |
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