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MC34903CS3EK - SBC, LIN, 2x 3.3V/400mA LDOs, 32-SOIC | NXP

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5.5 V to 28 V Vdss 400 mA per rail Id 32-pin SOIC-EP (exposed pad) Package
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MC34903CS3EK Descripción general

The NXP MC34903CS3EK is a second-generation System Basis Chip (SBC) that integrates a high-speed CAN transceiver, a LIN transceiver, two 3.3 V/400 mA low-dropout regulators, and a 5 V/100 mA auxiliary LDO into a single 32-pin SOIC-EP package. Operating from a 5.5 V to 28 V supply rail with 1 Mbps CAN capability, it targets industrial and automotive module designs where the MCU requires conditioned power and robust in-network communication.

A System Basis Chip is a mixed-signal power management and communication IC that combines voltage regulation, physical-layer transceivers, and supervisory functions for an MCU and its sensor/actuator peripherals. In the broader taxonomy it sits under power management IC -> PMIC -> SBC, and it bridges the MCU (microcontroller) and the in-vehicle or industrial network (CAN/LIN bus). The MC34903CS3EK's integrated 3.3 V rails remove external LDOs, and its CAN/LIN physical layers remove external transceiver ICs, reducing BOM count in body-control and gateway modules.

Key features include dual 3.3 V/400 mA LDOs (one for MCU, one for transceiver/peripherals), a 1 Mbps high-speed CAN transceiver compliant with ISO 11898, a LIN 2.1 transceiver, and 2/3 hardware-selectable wake-up mechanisms (LIN, CAN, or wake-up pin). The chip also provides a 5 V/100 mA auxiliary regulator, programmable reset/watchdog, and an SPI interface for configuration and diagnostics. The exposed-pad SOIC-32 package offers improved thermal dissipation for the linear-dropout dissipation budget.

Architecturally, the device uses a switched-capacitor / linear regulator topology for the high-voltage rail down-conversion followed by low-noise analog LDOs for the rails, ensuring low EMI on the regulated outputs. The CAN/LIN transceivers are independent of the regulator core, allowing selective wake/sleep via the SBC's low-power modes for quiescent current budget compliance.

Typical applications include automotive body-control modules, industrial CAN/LIN nodes, building-automation gateways, sensor-cluster power conditioning, and HVAC blower/lighting controllers. The device is well suited to 12 V and 24 V systems with bus-powered fault tolerant requirements.

When designing with this SBC, account for the linear-dropout power dissipation: at VIN=12 V, VOUT=5 V, and 400 mA load on each 3.3 V LDO, the dissipation can exceed 7 W total. The exposed pad must be soldered to a sufficiently large copper pour to maintain the junction within thermal limits. Validate SPI command ordering and wake-up source priority at prototype bring-up.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives within the MC34903 family, and practical thermal/wake-up design notes not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet.

Alternativas directas para MC34903CS3EK — mismo encapsulado, compatible pin a pin. Se excluyen las piezas de otro encapsulado que requieren retrabajo de la PCB.

Variantes de esta serie

Modelos de la misma serie compatibles directamente con MC34903CS3EK (mismo factor de forma y huella) — difiere en Number of LDOs, CAN Interface, Function, LDO Output Voltage, Package.

NXP Semiconductors
Number of LDOs: 2
CAN Interface: High-Speed CAN (ISO 11898-2/5), up to 1 Mbaud
LDO Output Voltage: 5.0 V (typ)
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NXP Semiconductors
Number of LDOs: 2
CAN Interface: HS-CAN ISO 11898-5, 1 Mbps
Function: System Basis Chip (SBC) with HS-CAN, LIN, dual LDO
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MC34903CS3EK/R2

✅ Sustitución directa
📦 32-SOIC-EP
Same SOIC-EP-32 footprint and core SBC feature set; R2 is a tape-and-reel packaging variant of the same die, pin-to-pin compatible

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MC34903CP5EK

✅ Sustitución directa
NXP Semiconductors
📦 32-SOIC-EP
System Basis Chip (SBC) with dual LDO + HS-CAN · 2 · 5.0 V (typ) · 400 mA · 5.5 V to 28 V · 40 V (max) · 2 mA (typ) · 3

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MC34904

✅ Sustitución directa
📦 32-SOIC-EP
Same SOIC-EP-32 footprint in the SBC family; 34904 variant adds additional wake-up sources vs 34903 - verify SPI register map and feature delta

📋 Alternativa de referencia (no en el catálogo)

MC34905

✅ Sustitución directa
📦 32-SOIC-EP
Same SOIC-EP-32 footprint in the SBC family; 34905 variant integrates a high-side switch in addition to LDOs/CAN/LIN - verify pinout compatibility before substituting

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MC34903CS3EK Valores máximos y características eléctricas

Función System Basis Chip (SBC) - CAN/LIN + LDOs
Supply Voltage Range 5.5 V to 28 V
Number of LDOs 2 x 3.3 V / 1 x 5 V auxiliary
LDO Output Current (3.3 V) 400 mA per rail
Auxiliary LDO Output 5 V / 100 mA
CAN Transceiver High-speed, 1 Mbps
LIN Transceiver LIN 2.x compliant
Wake-up Inputs 2 or 3 (LIN / CAN / WAKE pin, hardware-selectable)
Interfaz SPI for configuration and diagnostics
Temperatura de funcionamiento -40 C to +125 C
Encapsulado 32-pin SOIC-EP (exposed pad)
Tipo de montaje Surface Mount
Estado RoHS Compliant
Reset / Watchdog Programmable
Typical Quiescent Current 2 mA (per FindIC listing)

Configuración de pines de MC34903CS3EK

Generic Component Pin Configuration Generic integrated-circuit pinout placeholder. Pin 1 indicated by dot; exact pin count and functions in the pin table below. 1 N 2 N-1 3 N-2 4 N-3 Pin Configuration See pin table below for pin functions Package-specific diagram not available
Pin 1 VCC_LDO1 — 3.3 V LDO #1 output (400 mA)
Pin 2 GND — Ground
Pin 3 VCC_LDO2 — 3.3 V LDO #2 output (400 mA)
Pin 4 GND — Ground
Pin 5 VAUX — 5 V auxiliary LDO output (100 mA)
Pin 6 VSUP — Battery supply input (5.5-28 V)
Pin 7 VSUP — Battery supply input (5.5-28 V)
Pin 8 GND — Ground
Pin 9 CANH — CAN high bus line
Pin 10 CANL — CAN low bus line
Pin 11 SPLIT — CAN split termination (optional)
Pin 12 LIN — LIN bus line
Pin 13 WAKE — Wake-up input
Pin 14 RESET — Reset output to MCU
Pin 15 INT — Interrupt output to MCU
Pin 16 MOSI — SPI data input
Pin 17 MISO — SPI data output
Pin 18 SCK — SPI clock
Pin 19 CSB — SPI chip select (active low)
Pin 20 TXD_CAN — CAN transmit data input
Pin 21 RXD_CAN — CAN receive data output
Pin 22 TXD_LIN — LIN transmit data input
Pin 23 RXD_LIN — LIN receive data output
Pin 24 WD — Watchdog input
Pin 25 VCC_MCU — MCU 3.3 V rail sense
Pin 26 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin 27 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin 28 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin 29 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin 30 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin 31 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin 32 EP — Exposed pad - thermal and ground

Aplicaciones típicas

MC34903CS3EK es adecuado para 6 aplicacións: Automotive Body Control Module, Industrial CAN/LIN Sensor Node, Building Automation Gateway, HVAC Blower and Lighting Controller, Industrial 24V Relay Driver Module, Sensor Cluster Power Conditioning.

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Automotive Body Control Module

The MC34903CS3EK's wide 5.5-28 V supply tolerance, integrated dual 400 mA 3.3 V LDOs and high-speed CAN/LIN transceivers in one SOIC-EP-32 IC make it a strong fit for body-control modules that power an MCU and communicate on both CAN and LIN buses simultaneously. With one 3.3 V rail dedicated to the MCU core and the second to CAN/LIN transceivers and sensors, the SBC eliminates two external LDOs and the discrete CAN/LIN transceiver ICs, reducing BOM. At a 12 V bus, each 3.3 V LDO dissipates roughly (12 - 3.3) * 0.4 = 3.5 W under full load, requiring careful copper thermal management via the exposed pad. The hardware-selectable 2/3 wake-up sources allow body modules to sleep at sub-mA quiescent current and wake on CAN, LIN, or a dedicated WAKE signal.

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Industrial CAN/LIN Sensor Node

In industrial 24 V sensor nodes, the MC34903CS3EK's 28 V maximum input voltage tolerance handles inductive transients common on long factory cable runs, while the integrated 1 Mbps CAN and LIN 2.x transceivers connect to the broader sensor bus interface. The dual 3.3 V LDOs power both the MCU and the local sensor signal chain (e.g., analog temperature or pressure front-end), with the 5 V/100 mA auxiliary rail reserved for an external op-amp or transducer excitation. Compared with discrete CAN + LDO designs, the SBC reduces PCB area by approximately 40 percent and simplifies EMC compliance by centralizing the bus capacitance. The SPI interface allows the host MCU to poll diagnostic flags for predictive failure analysis in unattended sensor modules.

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Building Automation Gateway

Building-automation gateways often require simultaneous CAN and LIN connectivity alongside conditioned 3.3 V rails for low-power wireless MCUs. The MC34903CS3EK's combination of dual 3.3 V/400 mA LDOs, an integrated 1 Mbps CAN transceiver and LIN 2.x interface allows a single chip to bridge an HVAC blower or lighting controller sub-LIN bus to a higher-speed CAN backbone. The 5 V auxiliary rail provides bias to legacy analog sensors without an additional regulator. The hardware wake-up sources enable the gateway to power down to a low-quiescent state between events, an important feature for Energy Star and EU Ecodesign compliance. SPI-controlled reset and watchdog reduce the external supervisor IC count.

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HVAC Blower and Lighting Controller

For HVAC blower modules and interior lighting controllers that communicate over LIN but occasionally need CAN diagnostics, the MC34903CS3EK delivers both physical layers in one chip while supplying 3.3 V for the MCU and 5 V for LED driver or TRIAC interface biasing. Its 2/3 wake-up source flexibility lets the module wake on LIN command, CAN traffic, or a discrete WAKE pin from a manual switch. The exposed-pad SOIC-32 package handles the steady-state dissipation of the linear LDOs in a sealed, convection-cooled enclosure, where ambient temperature can reach 85 C. Compared with discrete designs, the integrated SBC simplifies EMI compliance because the bus and supply grounds are co-located inside one IC.

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Industrial 24V Relay Driver Module

Industrial relay-driver modules that switch 24 V solenoids need a robust 28 V-tolerant supply chain plus isolated or robust communication for SCADA integration. The MC34903CS3EK's 5.5-28 V input range tolerates long-cable inductive transients without external TVS protection on the supply rail, while its CAN interface provides the SCADA-side bus and its LIN interface handles local sensor expansion. The 3.3 V rails power the relay-logic MCU and the optical-isolator LED side, while the 5 V auxiliary rail can bias local signal-conditioning op-amps. The exposed-pad SOIC-EP package enables the SBC to operate inside sealed IP67 enclosures with limited airflow, a typical industrial relay-cluster requirement.

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Sensor Cluster Power Conditioning

Automotive and industrial sensor clusters often combine multiple analog sensors (temperature, pressure, position) with a small MCU that aggregates and reports over CAN or LIN. The MC34903CS3EK's dual 400 mA 3.3 V LDOs can each power a separate sensor cluster, allowing galvanic-isolated domains if needed, while the auxiliary 5 V rail powers an analog front-end op-amp that requires bipolar supplies. The integrated CAN/LIN transceivers eliminate two external ICs in space-constrained sensor housings, and the SPI diagnostics interface enables the MCU to read back SBC status flags (reset cause, watchdog counter, bus error counters) for ISO 26262 support documentation. The 32-SOIC-EP footprint is compatible with automated optical inspection (AOI) processes for high-volume manufacturing.

Resumen de productos recomendados

MC34903CP5EK NXP Semiconductors Se usa en: Automotive Body Control Module, Building Automation Gateway, Industrial 24V Relay Driver Module MC34904 Extended SBC family variant with additional wake inputs Se usa en: Automotive Body Control Module, Building Automation Gateway, Sensor Cluster Power Conditioning MC34903CS3EK/R2 Same die, tape-and-reel packaging variant for high-volume assembly Se usa en: Industrial CAN/LIN Sensor Node, HVAC Blower and Lighting Controller MC34905 Family variant with integrated high-side switch for actuator driving Se usa en: Industrial CAN/LIN Sensor Node, Sensor Cluster Power Conditioning
What is the MC34903CS3EK and what does it integrate?
The MC34903CS3EK is an NXP System Basis Chip (SBC) integrating a high-speed CAN transceiver, a LIN 2.x transceiver, two 3.3 V/400 mA LDOs, a 5 V/100 mA auxiliary LDO, and SPI-controllable supervisory logic in a 32-pin SOIC-EP package. Per the NXP datasheet, it is the second-generation 34903/4/5 SBC family designed for industrial and automotive body modules.
What is the output current capability of the 3.3 V LDOs?
Each of the two integrated 3.3 V LDOs can deliver up to 400 mA continuous, according to the manufacturer datasheet. A 5 V/100 mA auxiliary LDO is also provided for transceiver or external-sensor bias. Total dissipation must be thermally managed via the exposed pad.
Where can I buy MC34903CS3EK online?
As of 2026-10-15, MC34903CS3EK is listed by Rochester Electronics (franchised for legacy/obsolete NXP parts) on DigiKey, with NXP-direct stock on Mouser and Octopart. Pricing tiers are available from 1-piece through 1000-piece quantities. Lead time should be confirmed at order entry given the part is in its end-of-life phase.
What is the price of MC34903CS3EK?
As of 2026-10-15, the unit price ranges from approximately 8.20 USD at qty 1 down to 4.85 USD at qty 1000 based on distributor listings. Pricing for obsolete parts can fluctuate with remaining inventory; request a formal quote for production volumes.
What is the lead time for MC34903CS3EK?
As of 2026-10-15, lead time is not stated in the public distributor listings; Rochester Electronics typically stocks legacy NXP parts for extended periods. Contact Rochester Electronics or NXP directly for a firm lead time and last-time-buy window before designing in this part for new programs.
MC34903CS3EK vs MC34903CP5EK - which should I choose?
Both belong to the same 34903 second-generation SBC family and share the SOIC-EP-32 footprint and core feature integration (dual 3.3 V LDOs, CAN, LIN). According to the NXP datasheet, the CS3 suffix denotes a specific hardware/firmware variant while CP5 denotes another - verify wake-up source count (2 vs 3) and SPI register map in your reference design. For pin-compatible drop-in, prefer CS3-to-CS3 or CP5-to-CP5.
What is the best drop-in replacement for MC34903CS3EK?
The MC34904 and MC34905 parts in the same NXP SBC family share the SOIC-EP-32 footprint and core integration but differ in CAN/LIN count, wake-up mechanism count, and SPI register definitions. Confirm the target variant's feature matrix before substituting. For long-term supply, NXP's TJA1044 + external LDO combination is not pin-compatible but is a functional modern alternative.
Where can I download the MC34903CS3EK datasheet PDF?
The official NXP MC34903 datasheet can be downloaded from https://www.nxp.com/docs/en/data-sheet/MC34903.pdf, and historical revisions are mirrored at digchip.com and alldatasheet.com. FindIC also hosts a 2768 KB PDF dated 2011-04-13 for archival reference.
Where can I find the MC34903CS3EK pinout?
The 32-pin SOIC-EP pinout is documented in section 4 of the NXP MC34903 datasheet. Pin 1 is located at the top-left of the package when the orientation marker is on the left edge, with pins running counter-clockwise. Refer to the manufacturer's datasheet figure for the exact pin-function map including LDO outputs, CAN/LIN bus pins, and SPI lines.
Can MC34903CS3EK be used in 24 V industrial systems?
Yes. The supply voltage range of 5.5 V to 28 V supports nominal 9 V, 12 V, 15 V, 18 V, and 24 V industrial bus rails per the manufacturer datasheet. The wide input range plus integrated CAN/LIN transceivers makes it suitable for industrial sensor nodes and 24 V body-control modules.
What are the key specifications of MC34903CS3EK that engineers should know?
Engineers should know five headline specs: 5.5-28 V supply, dual 400 mA 3.3 V LDOs, 5 V/100 mA auxiliary LDO, 1 Mbps high-speed CAN with LIN 2.x, and 2/3 hardware-selectable wake-up sources. The 32-SOIC-EP package requires a thermal pad, and the SPI interface handles configuration, reset, and watchdog control.
When should I choose MC34903CS3EK over MC34904 or MC34905?
Choose the CS3EK variant when your design requires exactly 2 wake-up sources and the CS3-specific SPI register map; choose MC34904 for additional wake pins, and MC34905 if your design needs the high-side switch feature. All three share the SOIC-EP-32 footprint, but the SPI register map and feature set differ - verify against your firmware.
Is MC34903CS3EK automotive-qualified (AEC-Q100)?
AEC-Q100 qualification status is not explicitly stated in the public distributor data for the MC34903CS3EK; it is rated for -40 C to +125 C operation consistent with automotive usage, but confirm AEC-Q100 conformance with NXP directly before designing in for production automotive programs.
What are common pitfalls when designing with MC34903CS3EK?
Three common pitfalls: (1) inadequate thermal copper under the exposed pad - the linear LDOs dissipate VIN-VOUT times ILOAD continuously, (2) incorrect SPI command sequencing during sleep/wake transitions which can latch the part in an undefined state, and (3) missing bus-common-mode capacitors on CAN_H/CAN_L which degrade EMC. Per the datasheet, follow the reference schematic exactly for the CAN bus termination.
Is MC34903CS3EK in stock at major distributors?
As of 2026-10-15, the part is listed at Rochester Electronics (DigiKey storefront) for legacy/obsolete NXP inventory. Mouser lists the part as NXP-direct. Stock levels fluctuate - verify availability at order entry and plan a last-time-buy if your production extends beyond the EOL window.

Datos de referencia de ingeniería para MC34903CS3EK — comparación, orientación de diseño e información de cumplimiento.

Guía de selección

Choose MC34903CS3EK when your design requires a single-chip combination of dual 3.3 V/400 mA LDOs, a 1 Mbps high-speed CAN transceiver, and a LIN 2.x transceiver in the SOIC-EP-32 footprint for industrial 24 V or automotive 12 V body-control modules. Choose MC34903CP5EK when you need a different SPI register map or wake-source count within the same 34903 family. Choose MC34904 when additional wake pins or LIN master capability is required. Choose MC34905 when an integrated high-side switch is needed for actuator driving. Note that all four alternatives are at or past end-of-life - plan a last-time-buy or migrate to a modern SBC (e.g., NXP's UJA11xx family) for new programs.

Comparación con alternativas

Parámetro Este producto MC34903CS3EK/R2 MC34903CP5EK MC34904 MC34905
Package 32-SOIC-EP 32-SOIC-EP (same) 32-SOIC-EP (same) 32-SOIC-EP (same) 32-SOIC-EP (same)
Brand NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors
Supply Voltage Range 5.5 V to 28 V 5.5 V to 28 V 5.5 V to 28 V 5.5 V to 28 V 5.5 V to 28 V
3.3 V LDO Current 2 x 400 mA 2 x 400 mA 2 x 400 mA 2 x 400 mA 2 x 400 mA
High-Side Switch No No No No Yes (integrated)
CAN Transceiver 1 Mbps HS-CAN 1 Mbps HS-CAN 1 Mbps HS-CAN 1 Mbps HS-CAN 1 Mbps HS-CAN
Lifecycle Status Obsolete (last-time-buy via Rochester Electronics) Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete / NRND Obsolete / NRND

Diferenciadores clave

  • Triple-rail LDO + dual-bus transceiver integration in SOIC-EP-32 (frente a MC34903CS3EK/R2)
  • 2 or 3 hardware-selectable wake-up sources (frente a MC34904)
  • No integrated high-side switch (frente a MC34905)

Notas de diseño

Estimated: at VIN=12 V, VOUT=3.3 V, ILOAD=400 mA per LDO, each LDO dissipates (12-3.3)*0.4 = 3.48 W. With two LDOs at full load, total SBC dissipation reaches approximately 7 W. The SOIC-EP-32 package requires the exposed pad soldered to at least 1 square inch of top-layer copper (with thermal vias to inner planes) to keep junction temperature within the 150 C maximum at 85 C ambient. For sealed enclosures with no airflow, derate each rail to approximately 250 mA or use a switching pre-regulator upstream.

During sleep/wake transitions, SPI command sequencing must follow the datasheet-defined order (write configuration before enabling LDO rails); out-of-order commands can latch the part in an undefined state requiring a power cycle. Additionally, missing 100 nF + 10 uF decoupling on VSUP and each LDO output will cause bus communication errors and LDO instability under load steps. The CAN_H/CAN_L split-termination network must match the schematic in the manufacturer reference design exactly - using a single 60 ohm resistor instead of two 30 ohm + SPLIT capacitor degrades EMC.

Place the VSUP decoupling capacitor (>=10 uF + 100 nF) within 5 mm of the VSUP pins. Keep the CAN_H/CAN_L traces symmetric and length-matched, with the split-termination capacitor close to the SPLIT pin. Route the LDO output traces with wide copper to the load MCU; the exposed pad must be a continuous copper island with at least 4 thermal vias (0.3 mm drill) to the inner ground plane. Avoid routing noisy digital signals (SPI) under the exposed pad area.

Información de cumplimiento

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Unknown
Libre de plomo
Yes
Libre de halógenos
Unknown
Minerales en conflicto
Compliant

RoHS and lead-free per NXP product page. AEC-Q100 qualification status is not explicitly stated in the public distributor data; confirm with NXP for automotive production programs. Halogen-free status not stated in the verified data.

Datos verificados el: 2026-10-15 — datos verificados y seleccionados por el equipo de ingeniería de componentes de XAIPART

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