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TJA1051

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00 — Overview

What the TJA1051 does

The TJA1051x is a high-speed CAN transceiver interfacing a controller to the physical two-wire bus for automotive applications. It supports data rates up to 5Mbit/s in the CAN FD fast phase and operates across 12V and 24V systems. Variants include the TJA1051T, TJA1051T/3, TJA1051T/E, and TJA1051TK/3, available in SO8 or HVSON8 packages. Key parameters include a supply voltage range of 4.5 to 5.5V, a virtual junction temperature span from -40 to +150°C, and ESD ratings of ±8kV. The device features low supply current in silent mode, typically 0.1mA, and handles bus transients effectively. It is ideal for HS-CAN networks where nodes do not require standby wake-up capabilities, ensuring reliable communication in harsh automotive environments.

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01 — Key specifications

Datasheet parameters

Datasheet parameters for TJA1051
ParameterMinTypMaxConditionsSource
quiescent current 2.5 mA 5 mA 10 mA Normal mode; bus recessive; icc; Quick reference data NXP datasheet, p. 2 — Table 1. Quick reference data
output voltage 2.75 V 3.5 V 4.5 V pin CANH; RL = 50 Ω to 65 Ω; vo(dom); Bus lines; pins CANH and CANL NXP datasheet, p. 8 — 10. Static characteristics
supply voltage range 4.5 V 5.5 V vcc; Quick reference data NXP datasheet, p. 2 — Table 1. Quick reference data
abs max voltage (abs max) -27 V 27 V NXP datasheet, p. 7 — Table 5. Limiting values
input offset voltage 1.3 V 2 V 2.7 V vuvd(vio); Quick reference data NXP datasheet, p. 2 — Table 1. Quick reference data
operating temperature -40 °C 150 °C virtual junction temperature Tvj NXP datasheet, p. 2 — Table 1. Quick reference data
input capacitance 5 pF 10 pF [6]-; ci; CAN transmit data input; pin TXD NXP datasheet, p. 8 — 10. Static characteristics
propagation delay 40 ns 220 ns delay time from TXD LOW to RXD LOW (td(TXDL-RXDL)); Normal mode; other versions NXP datasheet, p. 10 — 11. Dynamic characteristics
data rate 5 Mbps CAN FD fast phase NXP datasheet, p. 1
channel count 1 NXP datasheet, p. 1
driver count 1 NXP datasheet, p. 1
02 — Alternatives

Closest matches to TJA1051

TJA1042BT 5.0× higher quiescent current, 1.1× higher propagation delay, similar abs max voltage
TJA1043 2.0× higher output current, 1.1× lower input offset voltage, 1.1× higher propagation delay
ISO1050 2.2× lower operating temperature, 1.8× higher quiescent current, 1.6× higher input capacitance
ISO1050DUBR 2.2× lower operating temperature, 1.8× higher quiescent current, 1.8× lower propagation delay
GM75176E 6.5× lower propagation delay, 2.4× lower operating temperature, 2.0× higher data rate
SN65HVD230 6.4× higher input capacitance, 3.7× lower propagation delay, 2.7× lower quiescent current
GM3085E 7.1× lower quiescent current, 5.0× lower data rate, 2.4× lower operating temperature
TLE6250C 5.0× lower data rate, 1.6× lower supply voltage range, 1.2× higher propagation delay
03 — FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the absolute maximum voltage rating for the TJA1051?

The absolute maximum voltage is 27 V.

What is the channel count of the TJA1051?

The channel count is 1.

What is the data rate during the CAN FD fast phase?

The data rate is 5 Mbps.

What is the driver count for the TJA1051?

The driver count is 1.

What is the input capacitance of the CAN transmit data input pin (TXD)?

The input capacitance is 5 pF.

What is the input offset voltage under the condition vuvd(vio) in the Quick reference data?

The input offset voltage is 2 V.

What is the maximum operating temperature specified for the TJA1051?

The maximum operating temperature is 150 °C, defined as the virtual junction temperature Tvj.

What is the output voltage on pin CANH with RL = 50 Ω to 65 Ω and vo(dom) on Bus lines pins CANH and CANL?

The output voltage is 3.5 V.

What is the propagation delay from TXD LOW to RXD LOW in normal mode for other versions of the TJA1051?

The propagation delay is 220 ns.

What is the quiescent current in Normal mode with the bus recessive and icc?

The quiescent current is 5 mA.

What is the supply voltage range for the TJA1051?

The supply voltage range is 5.5 V at VCC in the Quick reference data.

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