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MAX14878–MAX14880
2.75kV and 5kV Isolated CAN Transceivers
General Description
Benefits and Features
● Integrated Protection for Robust Communication
The MAX14878–MAX14880 family of high-speed
transceivers improve communication and safety by
integrating galvanic isolation between the CAN protocol
controller side of the device and the physical wires of the
network (CAN) bus. Isolation improves communication by
breaking ground loops and reduces noise where there are
large differences in ground potential between ports. The
• 2.75kV or 5kV Withstand Isolation Voltage
RMS
RMS
for 60s (Galvanic Isolation)
• ±25V Receiver Input Common-Mode Range
• ±54V Fault Protection on Receiver Inputs
● High-Performance Transceiver Enables Flexible Designs
• Wide 1.71V to 5.5V Supply for the CAN Controller
Interface
MAX14879 provides up to 2750V
isolation, while the MAX14878/MAX14880 provide up to
(60s) of galvanic
RMS
• Two Available 16-pin SOIC Package Pin Configurations
• Data Rates up to 1Mbps (Max)
5000V (60s) of galvanic isolation.
RMS
• Dominant Timeout Protection
All transceivers operate up to the maximum high-speed
CAN data rate of 1Mbps. The MAX14879/MAX14880
feature an integrated standby input (STB) on the isolated
side of the transceiver to disable the driver and place the
transceiver in a low-power standby mode. The MAX14878
does not include the standby input.
Safety Regulatory Approvals (Pending)
● UL According to UL1577 (Basic Insulation)
● IEC 61010
The MAX14878–MAX14880 transceivers feature integrated
protection for robust communication. The receiver input
common-mode range is ±25V, exceeding the ISO 11898
specification of -2V to +7V, and are fault tolerant up to
±54V. Driver outputs/receiver inputs are also protected
from ±15kV electrostatic discharge (ESD) to GNDB on the
bus side, as specified by the Human Body Model (HBM).
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
Interfacing with CAN protocol controllers is simplified by
the wide 1.71V to 5.5V supply voltage range (V
) on
DDA
the controller side of the device. This supply voltage sets
the interface logic levels between the transceiver and
controller. The supply voltage range for the CAN bus side
of the device is 4.5V to 5.5V (V
).
DDB
The MAX14878–MAX14880 are available in a wide-body
16-pin SOIC package with 8mm of creepage and clearance.
These devices operate over the -40°C to +125°C
temperature range.
Applications
● Industrial Controls
● HVAC
● Building Automation
● Switching Gear
19-100067; Rev 2; 10/17