Integrated current isolation up to 5kV, fault protection, and ±15kV HBM ESD capabilities

Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. has released the MAX14878, MAX14879, and MAX14880 family of 2.75kV/5kV isolated CAN (Controller Area Network) transceivers. Maxim's isolated CAN transceivers ensure robust communication in industrial systems, improving system operation and uptime.

CAN communication is widely used in various industrial applications these days. System operators face numerous challenges, including the need for integrated isolation and robust interfaces to cope with noisy environments. They must also address risks such as faults and short circuits at the transceiver input, electrostatic discharge (ESD) that threaten system robustness, and large-scale changes in industrial environments.

Maxim's UL1577-certified high-speed transceiver family integrates up to 5kV of integrated galvanic isolation, fault protection, and ±15kV HBM (Human Body Model) ESD to increase uptime in noisy environments. They support high-speed CAN data rates up to 1Mbps and support ±54V fault protection at the receiver input. Packaged in a 16-pin wide SOIC package with industry-compatible 8mm creepage and clearance, they are ideal for industrial applications. Maxim's high-speed transceiver family operates from -40 to +125 degrees Celsius.

“Maxim’s transceiver family provides customers with a high level of ESD protection,” said Jeff DeAngelis, director of business management at Maxim Integrated Products. “System designers can easily upgrade their systems with integrated features that increase uptime through robust communication.”