TCAN4550 CAN FD Controller Transceiver

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TCAN4550 CAN FD Controller Transceiver

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Part Number
TCAN4550
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
VQFN (20), 4.50 mm x 3.50 mm body
Category
Signal Chain
Product Type
Operational Amplifier

Quick Sourcing Note

TCAN4550 from Texas Instruments is a Signal_Chain CAN FD controller transceiver in a 20-pin VQFN package with a 4.50 mm x 3.50 mm body. The device supports CAN FD data rates up to 8 Mbps, ISO 11898-1:2015, Bosch M_CAN Revision 3.2.1.1, and ISO 11898-2:2016 high-speed CAN physical layer requirements. It provides SPI operation up to 18 MHz, 3.3 V to 5 V microprocessor logic support, and Normal, standby, sleep, and failsafe modes. Bus-side specifications include ±42 V fault protection and a ±12 V common-mode range for CAN bus designs.

Specifications

TypeDescription
Part NumberTCAN4550
ManufacturerTexas Instruments
Product TypeOperational Amplifier
CategorySignal Chain
Package / CaseVQFN (20), 4.50 mm x 3.50 mm body
CAN FD Data Rateup to 8 Mbps; integrated CAN FD transceiver/controller capability described in device description
CAN FD Controller Standard SupportISO 11898-1:2015 and Bosch M_CAN Revision 3.2.1.1; CAN FD controller specifications
CAN Physical Layer Standard SupportISO 11898-2:2016; high-speed CAN physical layer requirements
SPI Clock Speedup to 18 MHz; CAN FD data rates up to 5 Mbps with SPI interface
Supported Operating ModesNormal, standby, sleep, failsafe; device operating modes
Microprocessor Logic Support3.3 V to 5 V; input/output logic support
CAN Bus Fault Protection±42 V; wide operating ranges on CAN bus
CAN Bus Common-Mode Range±12 V; wide operating ranges on CAN bus
Pin Count20 pins; RGY package, VQFN top view
OSC1 Pin FunctionExternal crystal oscillator or clock input; pin 1
OSC2 Pin FunctionExternal crystal oscillator output; connect to ground when using single input clock to OSC1; pin 20
CANL Pin FunctionLow-level CAN bus line; pin 10, high-voltage bus I/O
CANH Pin FunctionHigh-level CAN bus line; pin 11, high-voltage bus I/O
VSUP Pin FunctionSupply from battery; pin 14, high-voltage supply input
VCCOUT Pin Function5 V regulated output; pin 16, supply output
VIO Pin FunctionDigital I/O voltage supply; pin 17, supply input
Absolute Maximum VSUP Supply Voltage-0.3 to 42 V; -40°C ≤ TA ≤ 125°C unless otherwise noted
Absolute Maximum VIO Supply Voltage-0.3 to 6 V; I/O level shifter supply, -40°C ≤ TA ≤ 125°C
Absolute Maximum VCCOUT Voltage-0.3 to 6 V; 5 V output supply, -40°C ≤ TA ≤ 125°C
Absolute Maximum CAN Bus I/O Voltage-42 to 42 V; CANH, CANL, -40°C ≤ TA ≤ 125°C
Absolute Maximum WAKE Pin Input Voltage-0.3 to 42 V; -40°C ≤ TA ≤ 125°C
Absolute Maximum INH Pin Output Voltage-0.3 to 42 V; -40°C ≤ TA ≤ 125°C
Absolute Maximum Logic Input Terminal Voltage-0.3 to 6 V; -40°C ≤ TA ≤ 125°C
Absolute Maximum Digital Output Terminal Voltage-0.5 to 6 V; -40°C ≤ TA ≤ 125°C
Absolute Maximum Digital Output Current8 mA; digital output current, -40°C ≤ TA ≤ 125°C
Absolute Maximum Inhibit Output Current4 mA; INH output current, -40°C ≤ TA ≤ 125°C
Absolute Maximum WAKE Current Due To Ground Shift3 mA; V(WAKE) ≤ V(GND) - 0.3 V
Absolute Maximum Junction Temperature-40 to 150 °C; TJ
Storage Temperature-65 to 150 °C; Tstg
HBM ESD Rating±4000 V; AEC-Q100-002 classification level 3A, all terminals except CANH, CANL, WAKE, terminals stressed with respect to GND
HBM ESD Rating For CANH And CANL±12000 V; classification level H2, terminals stressed with respect to GND
CDM ESD Rating±750 V; AEC-Q100-011 classification level C5, all terminals
IEC ESD Contact Discharge±8000 V; according to IBEE CAN EMC
IEC ESD Air Discharge±15000 V; according to IBEE CAN EMC
SAE J2962-2 ESD Contact Discharge±8000 V; third-party US3-approved EMC test facility
SAE J2962-2 ESD Air Discharge±15000 V; third-party US3-approved EMC test facility
ISO 7637 Transient Pulse 1-100 V; IBEE CAN EMC test specification, CANH, CANL, VSUP, and WAKE terminals
ISO 7637 Transient Pulse 275 V; IBEE CAN EMC test specification, CANH, CANL, VSUP, and WAKE terminals
ISO 7637 Transient Pulse 3a-150 V; IBEE CAN EMC test specification, CANH, CANL, VSUP, and WAKE terminals
ISO 7637 Transient Pulse 3b100 V; IBEE CAN EMC test specification, CANH, CANL, VSUP, and WAKE terminals
Recommended VSUP Supply Voltage6 to 24 V; -40°C ≤ TA ≤ 125°C unless otherwise noted
Recommended VIO Logic Pin Supply Voltage3.135 to 5.25 V; -40°C ≤ TA ≤ 125°C unless otherwise noted
Recommended Digital Terminal High-Level Output Current-2 mA; IOH(DO), -40°C ≤ TA ≤ 125°C
Recommended Digital Terminal Low-Level Output Current2 mA; IOL(DO), -40°C ≤ TA ≤ 125°C
Recommended INH Output Current1 mA; IO(INH), -40°C ≤ TA ≤ 125°C
Recommended FLTR Pin Capacitance300 nF; see Power Supply Recommendations
Recommended VCCOUT Supply Capacitance10 µF; see Power Supply Recommendations
Recommended External WAKE Pin Capacitance10 nF; -40°C ≤ TA ≤ 125°C unless otherwise noted
Thermal Shutdown Rising Threshold160 °C; TSDR
Thermal Shutdown Falling Threshold150 °C; TSDF
Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis10 °C; TSD(HYS)
Junction-To-Ambient Thermal Resistance35.2 °C/W; RGY package, 20 pins
Junction-To-Case Top Thermal Resistance28.1 °C/W; RGY package, 20 pins
Junction-To-Board Thermal Resistance12.8 °C/W; RGY package, 20 pins
Junction-To-Top Characterization Parameter0.3 °C/W; RGY package, 20 pins
Junction-To-Board Characterization Parameter12.7 °C/W; RGY package, 20 pins
Junction-To-Case Bottom Thermal Resistance1.1 °C/W; RGY package, 20 pins
Datasheet Statusrequest_only

Product Overview

TCAN4550 is a Texas Instruments CAN FD controller transceiver for Signal_Chain applications that require an integrated CAN FD controller and high-speed CAN physical layer. Its CAN FD controller support is specified for ISO 11898-1:2015 and Bosch M_CAN Revision 3.2.1.1, while the physical layer supports ISO 11898-2:2016. CAN FD data rate capability is listed up to 8 Mbps, with SPI clock speed up to 18 MHz under the stated CAN FD data-rate condition.

The device is supplied in a VQFN (20) package with a 4.50 mm x 3.50 mm body. Pin functions include OSC1 for an external crystal oscillator or clock input, OSC2 for oscillator output or grounding when OSC1 is used as a single clock input, CANL and CANH bus lines, VSUP battery supply input, VCCOUT 5 V regulated output, and VIO digital I/O voltage supply.

Operating support includes Normal, standby, sleep, and failsafe modes, with 3.3 V to 5 V microprocessor logic support. Recommended operating values include 6 to 24 V on VSUP, 3.135 to 5.25 V on VIO, 300 nF on FLTR, 10 µF on VCCOUT, and 10 nF external WAKE capacitance.

Key Features

  • CAN FD data rate up to 8 Mbps
  • ISO 11898-1:2015 and Bosch M_CAN controller support
  • ISO 11898-2:2016 high-speed CAN physical layer
  • SPI clock speed up to 18 MHz
  • Normal, standby, sleep, and failsafe operating modes
  • 3.3 V to 5 V microprocessor logic support
  • ±42 V CAN bus fault protection
  • ±12 V CAN bus common-mode range
  • 6 to 24 V recommended VSUP range
  • 20-pin VQFN, 4.50 mm x 3.50 mm body

Typical Applications

  • CAN FD controller interfaces
  • High-speed CAN physical layer nodes
  • Battery-supplied CAN bus modules
  • SPI-connected CAN FD systems
  • 3.3 V to 5 V logic designs
  • Standby and sleep-mode CAN designs

Procurement Notes

When requesting a quote for TCAN4550, buyers should confirm the manufacturer, package or case, required quantity, target date code, compliance documents, packing method, destination country and expected delivery schedule.

If alternatives are acceptable, buyers should share the approved vendor list, required electrical or optical limits, package constraints and qualification requirements. Any alternative part should be reviewed by the buyer's engineering team before production use.

For analog and signal-chain sourcing, supply voltage, bandwidth, accuracy, noise level, package, temperature grade, input/output configuration and qualification requirements should be verified before approval.

FAQ

What data rate does TCAN4550 support for CAN FD?

TCAN4550 supports CAN FD data rates up to 8 Mbps according to the integrated CAN FD transceiver/controller capability described in the extracted device facts.

Which CAN standards are listed for TCAN4550?

The CAN FD controller support is listed for ISO 11898-1:2015 and Bosch M_CAN Revision 3.2.1.1. The high-speed CAN physical layer support is listed for ISO 11898-2:2016.

What package is used for TCAN4550?

TCAN4550 is specified in a VQFN package with 20 pins and a 4.50 mm x 3.50 mm body. The pinout facts reference the RGY package top view.

What supply and logic ranges are recommended?

The recommended VSUP supply voltage is 6 to 24 V. The recommended VIO logic pin supply voltage is 3.135 to 5.25 V, with microprocessor logic support from 3.3 V to 5 V.

Technical Review & Sourcing Note

Prepared by LDeepAI Component Sourcing Team. Reviewed for RFQ, documentation and alternative sourcing use. Last updated: June 30, 2026.

This page is based on manufacturer datasheet information and LDeepAI sourcing review. Specifications should be verified against the official manufacturer datasheet before final procurement or design approval. Final electrical, optical and reliability approval should be confirmed by the buyer's engineering team.

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