Stand-Alone LIN 2.1/SAE J2602 Transceivers from Microchip Meet Stringent Requirements of Automotive Manufacturers Worldwide
Low-Power Transceivers Exceed New German Auto Manufacturer Requirements
CHANDLER, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, today announced the MCP2003 and MCP2004 (MCP2003/4) stand-alone LIN transceivers. These AEC-Q100-certified devices are 3rd party-LIN/J2602 approved and satisfy the stringent requirements of automotive manufacturers, worldwide. The transceivers are compliant with the LIN Bus 1.X/2.0/2.1 and SAE J2602 standards, and feature industry-leading ESD and EMC performance for reliable communication in extremely harsh environments. Their current-consumption ratings are among the lowest in the LIN transceiver market, allowing for extended battery life and more efficient non-ignition-switched applications.
The market momentum for LIN continues to show strong growth and acceptance in all regions around the world. According to the research firm Strategy Analytics*, LIN represents the second largest market segment in networked automotive applications, in terms of number of nodes. The MCP2003/4 family represents Microchip's third generation of LIN/SAE J2602 transceivers, following the Company's previous-generation MCP2021/2 transceivers with an integrated voltage regulator. The MCP2003/4 family's industry-leading EMC performance results in more robust designs that are less susceptible to system faults. This feature also lowers costs by making systems more efficient, with few to no external components required.
"Microchip is committed to aligning our new LIN products with customer requirements, giving them a competitive, high-performance LIN solution," said Bryan J. Liddiard, vice president of marketing with Microchip's Analog and Interface Products Division. "This is exemplified by the release of our MCP2003/4 stand-alone LIN transceivers, which meet and exceed major automotive manufacturer requirements, while maintaining industry-leading low power consumption, and high ESD and EMC performance. These stand-alone transceivers complement our rapidly growing LIN portfolio, giving customers more flexibility when designing their LIN systems."
Development Tool Support
The following table summarizes the development tools available to help designers get started with the MCP2003/4 transceivers. All of these tools can be ordered today, at microchipDIRECT (http://www.microchip.com/get/G4UX). Additionally, the Window Lift With Anti Pinch and Automotive Ambient Lighting Module reference designs (part #s APGRD002 and APGRD004, respectively) are available at Microchip's Web site (http://www.microchip.com/get/QEL8).
Tool Name Part # Description Price
Enables users to demonstrate
PICDEM(TM) CAN-LIN 3 a LIN network using the
Demonstration Board DM163015 Microchip's 8-bit $199.99
PIC18F6680/8680
microcontrollers
Works with Microchip's
ECAN(TM)/LIN PICtail(TM) Explorer 16 Development
Plus Daughter Board AC164130 Board, and its 16-bit dsPIC33 $45.00
digital signal controllers
and PIC24H microcontrollers
LIN Serial Analyzer APGDT001 Enables designers to connect $64.95
a LIN bus to a PC
Applications
The MCP2003/4 transceivers are appropriate for applications in the automotive market, including rain sensors, sunroofs, window lift and many other sensor or actuator-based systems. The devices are also appropriate for many non-automotive applications, including those in the industrial (e.g. large lawn mowers, golf carts, metering and door locks); medical (e.g. motors and control panels on wheel chairs, and hospital beds); and appliance markets (e.g. washing machine and stove control panels and sensors).
Device Packaging, Pricing & Availability
The MCP2003 and MCP2004 transceivers are available in 8-pin PDIP, SOIC and 4 mm x 4 mm DFN packages, for $0.63 each, in 10,000-unit quantities for all package options. Samples are available today, at http://www.microchip.com/get/NGD7. Volume-production quantities can be purchased today at microchipDIRECT (http://www.microchip.com/get/G4UX). For further information, contact any Microchip sales representative or authorized worldwide distributor, or visit Microchip's Web site at (http://www.microchip.com/get/QEL8).
About Microchip Technology
Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP) is a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, providing low-risk product development, lower total system cost and faster time to market for thousands of diverse customer applications worldwide. Headquartered in Chandler, Ariz., Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality. For more information, visit the Microchip Web site at http://www.microchip.com/get/6C0U.
Note: The Microchip name and logo are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries. ECAN, PICDEM, and PICtail are trademarks of Microchip Technology Inc. in the U.S.A. and other countries. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies.
*Source: Mak, Kevin K. Automotive Multiplexing Protocols: Cost/Performance Driving New Protocol Adoption. Strategy Analytics Automotive Electronics Service. Published November 2007 in the UK.
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http://www.microchip.com/get/A209,
http://www.microchip.com/get/KLVK
System
Diagram: http://www.microchip.com/get/9DX6
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Released May 17, 2010