2026/6/29
MCP2515-E/SO is a high-performance CAN bus controller produced by Microchip Technology with standard CAN 2.0 protocol support. It adopts SPI interface for data communication and is widely used to expand CAN communication functions for mainstream single-chip microcomputers.
Category:Integrated Circuits (ICs),Interface,Controllers
Standards:CAN 2.0
Manufacturer:Microchip Technology
Voltage - Supply:2.7V ~ 5.5V
Packaging:Tube
Current - Supply:10mA
Part Status:Active
Operating Temperature:-40°C ~ 125°C
Package / Case:18-SOIC (0.295", 7.50mm Width)
Protocol:CANbus
Function:Controller
Base Product Number:MCP2515
Interface:SPI
Standard Protocol:This chip fully complies with the official CAN 2.0A and CAN 2.0B communication standards. It supports standard and extended data frames to adapt to most industrial CAN bus communication scenarios.
SPI Interface:It adopts universal SPI serial interface for data interaction with the main control chip.The simple communication mode greatly reduces the difficulty of MCU program development and hardware wiring.
Wide Voltage:It supports a wide supply voltage range from 2.7V to 5.5V, compatible with 3.3V and 5V mainstream control systems. It has strong power supply tolerance and stable working performance.
Low Power:The typical operating supply current is only 10mA, which belongs to low-power consumption level.It effectively reduces the overall power consumption of the equipment and is suitable for energy-saving electronic devices.
Wide Temp Range:The normal operating temperature range covers -40°C to 125°C, adapting to harsh industrial and vehicle temperature environments. It can maintain stable communication performance under extreme temperature conditions.
Stable Performance:The product is in active mass production status with mature manufacturing process and stable quality. It can achieve long-term reliable operation in continuous working equipment.
Compact Package:It uses 18-SOIC surface-mount package with moderate size and easy PCB layout. The tubular packaging form is suitable for standardized industrial automated production.
Auto CAN Control:It is used for body auxiliary control modules of passenger vehicles to realize CAN signal transmission of vehicle door and light control. It ensures stable data interaction between vehicle body electronic units.
Industrial Sensor:It is applied to industrial field temperature and pressure sensor acquisition nodes. It converts sensor analog signals into standard CAN bus data for long-distance stable transmission.
Device Communication:It serves as an extended CAN communication module for STM32 and 51 single-chip microcomputers. It solves the problem that mainstream MCUs lack native CAN communication interfaces.
Smart Machinery:It is installed on the control circuit board of automated production small machinery and equipment. It realizes data interaction and coordinated control between multiple mechanical modules via CAN bus.
New Energy Module:It is used for battery management auxiliary boards of small new energy equipment.It completes real-time transmission of battery voltage, current and temperature monitoring data.
Smart Home:It applies to central control communication modules of large smart home systems. It realizes unified networking and data management of multiple smart terminal devices.
The MCP2515-E/SO is a stable and versatile CAN bus controller with wide voltage adaptation and low power consumption advantages. It is a core universal device for expanding CAN communication in industrial, automotive and intelligent electronic equipment.