AMI Semiconductor Inc. (AMIS, Pocatello, ID), a manufacturer of application-specific integrated circuits and structured digital products, announced its next-generation controller area network (CAN) transceiver IC for high-speed, in-vehicle networking. The new AMIS-42665 high-speed, single-chip transceiver combines operation to 1 Mbaud with a low-current standby mode and a bus-initiated wake-up capability.
Suitable for both 12 V and 24 V automotive applications, the AMIS-42665 is fully compliant with both the ISO 11898-2 and ISO 11898-5 standard, and is suitable for vehicle body and comfort control functions ranging from electric windows to climate control. High tolerance to electromagnetic interference and an electrostatic discharge rating of ±8 kV (human body model) eliminates the need for additional filtering and protection, while a low standby current helps to meet power targets when the vehicle is idle. Remote wake-up can be initiated either locally or via the CAN bus, depending on specific application requirements.
The new device integrates into a miniature "green" SOIC 150-8 package all of the functionality needed to provide the interface between a CAN controller and the physical bus. Specifically, the device provides differential signaling capability to the CAN bus via the transmit and receive pins of the CAN controller. As package form factor and pin-count are fully compatible with other transceiver ICs, the AMIS-42665 can be used as a "drop-in" replacement in existing designs as well to meet new application requirements.
The AMIS42665 CAN transceivers are priced at $0.92 each in quantities in excess of 5,000 units.