Maxim MAX14878, MAX14879 and MAX14880 isolated CAN transceivers

Designers can ensure robust communication and improve uptime for industrial systems with the MAX14878, MAX14879 and MAX14880 2.75 and 5 kV family of isolated controller area network (CAN) transceivers from Maxim Integrated Products.

CAN is widely deployed in various industrial applications. Operators face several challenges, as they require integrated isolation and a robust interface to withstand noisy environments. In addition, they risk communication failures through faults/shorts on the transceiver inputs, system robustness against electrostatic discharge (ESD) strikes and large ground shifts in industrial environments.

The high-speed transceivers integrate up to 5 kV integrated galvanic isolation with fault protection and ±15 kV human-body model (HBM) ESD to increase uptime in harsh and noisy environments. They operate up to the maximum high-speed CAN data rate of 1 Mbps and feature ±54 V fault protection on receiver inputs.

Available in industry-compatible pin-outs, the transceivers are packaged in a wide-body 16-pin SOIC package with 8 mm of creepage and clearance. They operate over a temperature range between -40 and +125°C.