MCP2562FD-E/MF – High-Speed CAN FD Transceiver with VIO Pin

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June 13, 2026

Basic Product Information

Field Value
Manufacturer Microchip Technology
Device Type CAN FD Transceiver (High-Speed)
Model Interpretation MCP = Microchip CAN Product, 2562 = 2nd Gen CAN FD Transceiver with VIO pin, FD = Flexible Data Rate support, E = Extended Temperature Range (-40°C to +125°C), MF = DFN-8 (3×3 mm) Package
Compliance RoHS3, REACH Compliant, AEC-Q100 Grade 0 Qualified
Grade Automotive / Industrial

Core Electrical Parameters

Parameter Value Unit
Maximum Data Rate (CAN FD) 8 Mbps
Supply Voltage (VDD) 4.5 ~ 5.5 V
VIO Supply Voltage Range 1.8 ~ 5.5 V
Operating Supply Current (Max) 70 mA
Standby Current (Typical) 5 μA
Maximum Propagation Delay 120 ns
Loop Delay Symmetry (2 Mbps) -10% / +10%
Receiver Hysteresis 200 mV
ESD Protection (CANH/CANL) ±14 kV (IEC 61000-4-2)
Operating Temperature Range -40 ~ +125 °C
Number of Drivers / Receivers 1 / 1
Package 8-DFN (3×3 mm, 0.65 mm pitch)
MSL Rating 1 (Unlimited)
Standards Supported ISO 11898-2, ISO 11898-5

Core Features & Advantages

  • Primary Function: Serves as the physical layer interface between a CAN protocol controller and the differential CAN bus, supporting both classical CAN (up to 1 Mbps) and CAN FD (up to 8 Mbps) communication.

Key Advantages:

  • VIO Pin for Logic-Level Flexibility: The dedicated VIO supply pin (1.8 V to 5.5 V) enables direct connection to microcontrollers and CAN controllers operating at logic voltages independent of the 5 V VDD supply. This eliminates the need for external level shifters, reducing BOM cost and board space.
  • Guaranteed Loop Delay Symmetry: Unlike first-generation CAN transceivers, the MCP2562FD guarantees loop delay symmetry within -10% / +10% at 2 Mbps, which is critical for reliable CAN FD arbitration at higher bit rates. This ensures deterministic timing margins for bus arbitration phases.
  • Ultra-Low Standby Current (5 μA Typical): In standby mode, the device draws only 5 μA, making it suitable for always-on automotive ECU applications where battery drain must be minimized during vehicle sleep states.
  • AEC-Q100 Grade 0 Qualification: Fully qualified to AEC-Q100 Grade 0, the highest automotive grade, with an extended operating temperature range of -40°C to +125°C (E suffix). The H suffix variant extends to +150°C for extreme under-hood deployments.
  • Comprehensive Fault Protection: Includes permanent dominant detection on both TXD and the bus, power-on reset, brown-out protection on VDD, automatic thermal shutdown, short-circuit protection (positive and negative battery voltage), and high-voltage transient protection for automotive environments (12 V and 24 V systems).
  • High ESD Protection (±14 kV): CANH and CANL pins meet IEC 61000-4-2 up to ±14 kV, providing robust electrostatic discharge immunity without external TVS diodes in most applications.
  • Unpowered Node Does Not Load the Bus: When the device is unpowered or experiences a brown-out event, the CAN bus pins are internally disconnected, ensuring the rest of the network remains fully operational.

Typical Application Scenarios

  • Industry: Automotive, Industrial Automation
  • Equipment: ECUs, BMS controllers, Gateway modules, OBD-II diagnostic tools, Motor drive controllers

Use Cases:

  • Automotive ECU Communication: Serves as the CAN physical layer in body control modules, powertrain ECUs, and ADAS sensor fusion gateways, supporting CAN FD data rates up to 5 Mbps for high-bandwidth sensor data while maintaining backward compatibility with classical CAN networks.
  • Battery Management Systems (BMS): Interfaces the BMS master controller with the CAN bus in electric and hybrid vehicles. The VIO pin allows direct connection to 3.3 V microcontrollers without level shifting, and the ultra-low standby current preserves battery charge during vehicle idle states.
  • Industrial CAN Networks: Deployed in factory automation, robotics, and process control systems where deterministic communication and EMC robustness are required. The guaranteed loop delay symmetry ensures reliable multi-node arbitration on long bus segments.

Market Reference Price

Market Price Range Currency
DigiKey / Mouser (1-24 pcs) $1.29 ~ $1.52 USD
DigiKey / Mouser (100+ pcs) $0.98 ~ $1.17 USD
Overseas B2B (1000+ qty) $0.99 ~ $1.12 USD
Huaqiangbei Spot (Shenzhen) ¥5.00 ~ ¥6.50 CNY

Note: Prices vary by quantity, batch date, package type (DFN vs SOIC), and supplier. Contact distributors for exact quotes on volume orders. Lead time from Microchip factory is approximately 4-8 weeks for standard orders.

Similar / Alternative Models

Model Key Difference Target Application
MCP2562FD-E/SN Same electrical specs, SOIC-8 package (4.9×3.9 mm) instead of DFN-8. Easier hand-soldering and wider PCB footprint. General automotive/industrial CAN FD with relaxed space constraints
MCP2562FD-H/SN Higher temperature grade: -40°C to +150°C (AEC-Q100 Grade 0 enhanced). SOIC-8 package. Higher unit price (~$1.38). Extreme under-hood automotive deployments
MCP2561FD-E/MF Sibling variant with SPLIT pin (for biased split termination) instead of VIO pin. Same DFN-8 package and temperature range. Applications requiring common-mode stabilization via split termination
MCP2542FD-E/MF Next-generation device with additional features. Same DFN-8 package. Higher supply current (140 mA max). Different pinout — verify before drop-in replacement. New designs requiring updated feature set
TJA1044T (NXP) Competitive CAN FD transceiver, 5 Mbps, 3.0-5.5 V supply. No VIO pin. Higher standby current (~2 mA). Requires external clock. Automotive CAN FD where NXP supply chain is preferred
SN65HVD230 (TI) Classic CAN only (1 Mbps max). No CAN FD support. Lower cost (~$1.90). Not a functional equivalent for CAN FD applications. Legacy CAN 2.0B systems only