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MCP2515-I/STVAO - SPI CAN 2.0B Controller | Microchip

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MCP2515-I/STVAO Présentation

The Microchip Technology MCP2515-I/STVAO is a stand-alone Controller Area Network controller implementing CAN 2.0B, supporting standard, extended, and remote data frames through a serial peripheral interface. It operates from 2.7 V to 5.5 V and is supplied in a 20-pin TSSOP package. The controller provides up to 1 Mbit/s CAN performance and includes acceptance filters, configurable masks, dual acceptance masks, and a 2 KB message buffer.

A stand-alone CAN controller connects a host processor to a CAN physical bus through a separate CAN transceiver. CAN is a deterministic, arbitration-based communication network used when message priority, robust framing, and reliable multi-node operation matter. In the hierarchy, the MCP2515 belongs to the CAN controller class, within interface controllers and broader semiconductor communication devices.

Key features include faster throughput than the earlier MCP2510, programmable data-byte filtering, acceptance-filter optimization, dual full masks, interrupt sources for receive, transmit, error, and wake-up activity, and support for time-triggered protocols. According to the manufacturer product page, the device is also pin and function compatible with the MCP2510. Standard and extended identifiers allow a design to support both conventional and extended CAN message formats.

The MCP2515 separates protocol handling from bus-line voltage conversion. Its SPI port communicates with a host MCU or processor, while CANRX and CANTX connect to an external transceiver. This makes the device appropriate for industrial automation, robotics, vehicle instrumentation, medical equipment, embedded control, and test systems where the system already has a transceiver and host controller.

Typical implementation uses an MCU connected by SPI to the MCP2515, a 3.3 V or 5 V CAN transceiver, common reference ground, and a correctly terminated CAN bus. Decoupling capacitors should be placed close to the VDD pins, and the SPI and interrupt traces should be kept short to reduce timing and signal-integrity risk.

This page combines manufacturer specifications, verified distributor findings, package information, application guidance, and replacement-analysis evidence. The supplied data confirms the 20-TSSOP package and 2.7 V to 5.5 V operating range; unspecified electrical limits, register details, lifecycle declarations, pricing, and full pin names are intentionally not invented.

Alternatives de remplacement direct pour MCP2515-I/STVAO — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.

Variantes de cette série

Modèles de la même série directement compatibles avec MCP2515-I/STVAO (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Package, Frame Support.

Microchip Technology
Package: TSSOP-20
Microchip Technology
Package: 18-lead SOIC
Frame Support: Standard and extended data and remote frames

Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :

MCP2515-E/STVAO

✅ Remplacement direct
Microchip Technology
📦 20-TSSOP
Stand-alone CAN controller · CAN 2.0B · 1 Mbit/s · SPI · Two-wire CAN interface · Standard and extended data frames · Supported · Data-byte filtering

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MCP2515T-E/STVAO

✅ Remplacement direct
📦 20-TSSOP
The verified comparison identifies a 20-TSSOP package and the same 1 Mbit/s maximum bitrate; the T order-code qualification details require datasheet confirmation, so the match is conservatively 80%.

📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)

MCP2515-I/SOVAO

✅ Remplacement direct
Microchip Technology
📦 20-TSSOP
Stand-alone CAN controller · CAN version 2.0B · Standard and extended data and remote frames · SPI · Two-wire CAN controller interface · Faster throughput · Data-byte filtering · Time-triggered protocol support

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MCP2515-I/STVAO Spécifications

Product Type Stand-alone CAN controller
CAN Protocol CAN 2.0B
Host Interface SPI
Operating Voltage Range 2.7 V to 5.5 V
Maximum Bitrate 1 Mbit/s
Frame Support Standard, extended, and remote frames
Message Buffer 2 KB
Boîtier 20-pin TSSOP, 0.65 mm pitch
Temperature Grade Industrial
Terminal Count 20 terminals
Package Code STVAO
Type de montage Surface mount
Controller Count 1 CAN controller
MCP2510 Compatibility Pin and function compatible
Data-Byte Filtering Supported
Time-Triggered Protocol Support Supported

Guide de configuration des broches du MCP2515-I/STVAO stvao

Configuration des broches du MCP2515-I/STVAO (boîtier stvao). La numérotation des broches, les fonctions et les schémas de connexion sont définis dans la fiche technique du fabricant. Consultez-la pour l'empreinte exacte et les directives de soudage.

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Applications typiques

MCP2515-I/STVAO convient pour 6 applications: Industrial Automation Controller, Robotics and Motion Control, Automotive and Vehicle Instrumentation, Medical and Diagnostic Equipment, Embedded Test and Measurement, Smart Sensor and IoT Gateway.

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Industrial Automation Controller

The MCP2515-I/STVAO fits an industrial automation node that must exchange prioritized machine commands and sensor status over CAN. Its CAN 2.0B implementation supports standard and extended frames, while the SPI interface connects cleanly to an embedded MCU or PLC-adjacent processor. At bitrates up to 1 Mbit/s, it can serve factory equipment where deterministic arbitration is useful. An external transceiver is still required for CANH and CANL, and the design should follow the official data sheet for termination, filter configuration, and electrical limits.

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Robotics and Motion Control

Use MCP2515-I/STVAO in a robot or motion-control system when distributed motor, sensor, and safety-state messages require a deterministic CAN network. The controller’s acceptance filters help the host reject irrelevant traffic, while up-to-1 Mbit/s operation supports higher-rate command and feedback traffic. SPI keeps the host-side implementation straightforward on a microcontroller such as an STM32F103VET6 or ATMEGA2560V-8CU. Add a suitable transceiver such as an SN65HVD231DR when the bus is 3.3 V, and verify timing and termination on the assembled PCB.

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Automotive and Vehicle Instrumentation

The MCP2515-I/STVAO can support vehicle instrumentation and body electronics prototypes that need a host MCU to access CAN messages through SPI. Standard and extended frame support accommodates different identifier formats, and the industrial-temperature order code is identified in the verified product listing. Because this part is a controller rather than a transceiver, the PCB must include an appropriately selected automotive or industrial CAN physical-layer device, protection network, and bus termination. Confirm AEC-Q100 status and full electrical requirements from Microchip before production use.

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Medical and Diagnostic Equipment

MCP2515-I/STVAO is suitable for medical or diagnostic equipment modules that need reliable multi-node communication between sensors, control boards, and a supervisory processor. CAN arbitration gives defined priority when multiple nodes transmit, while SPI provides a compact host connection for embedded firmware. The controller can be paired with a host MCU and an external transceiver, with isolation and protection implemented according to the system safety and EMC requirements. The verified data does not establish medical qualification, so compliance, isolation, and electrical validation must be handled at the system level.

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Embedded Test and Measurement

The MCP2515-I/STVAO can serve as the CAN communication engine in test equipment, data-acquisition systems, and programmable instrumentation. A host processor can configure acceptance filters and transmit test commands through SPI, while an external transceiver connects the controller to the equipment network. The 2.7 V to 5.5 V range supports common embedded supply plans, and the 20-TSSOP package keeps the controller compact. Use the family data sheet to verify timing margins, interrupt behavior, and transceiver logic levels for each instrument platform.

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Smart Sensor and IoT Gateway

MCP2515-I/STVAO is useful in a gateway that aggregates sensor data from multiple CAN nodes before forwarding it to a higher-level processor. Data-byte filtering and configurable acceptance masks can reduce host workload by rejecting messages that are not relevant to the gateway. The SPI interface is compatible with common embedded controllers, and the 20-TSSOP package supports compact boards. A separate transceiver is mandatory, and the bus must be isolated or protected appropriately for the deployment environment. Confirm filter, interrupt, and timing details against the official family data sheet.

What is the MCP2515-I/STVAO and what does it do?
The MCP2515-I/STVAO is a Microchip stand-alone CAN 2.0B controller with an SPI host interface. It processes standard, extended, and remote CAN frames and connects a host controller to a separate CAN transceiver. According to the Microchip product page, it supports data-byte filtering and time-triggered protocols. The device is intended for embedded systems rather than direct connection to the physical CAN bus.
What operating voltage does MCP2515-I/STVAO use?
The MCP2515-I/STVAO operates from 2.7 V to 5.5 V. The verified Hotenda listing explicitly identifies this as a 2.7 V to 5.5 V CMOS SPI CAN controller, while the Microchip family data sheet describes the family’s CAN 2.0B implementation. The exact absolute maximum voltage and detailed electrical limits are not reproduced here because they were not supplied in the verified extracts.
What package does MCP2515-I/STVAO use?
The MCP2515-I/STVAO uses a 20-pin TSSOP package with a 0.65 mm pitch. The verified Vyrian listing identifies 20 terminals, a TSSOP package, and industrial temperature grading; the Hotenda result specifies 20-TSSOP and 0.65 mm pitch. Its package is therefore the canonical tssop-20 footprint for library and PCB-reference purposes.
Can MCP2515-I/STVAO connect directly to CANH and CANL?
No, the MCP2515-I/STVAO connects to an external CAN transceiver through its controller-side CANRX and CANTX signals; it does not directly drive CANH and CANL. A suitable transceiver provides bus-line voltage conversion, bus protection, and electrical isolation from the logic-side controller. The verified product information describes a stand-alone controller rather than an integrated transceiver.
Where can I download the MCP2515-I/STVAO datasheet PDF?
The official MCP2515 family data sheet is available from Microchip Technology at the datasheet URL listed on this page. It is the appropriate source for register descriptions, timing limits, electrical characteristics, pin definitions, CAN frame handling, and application guidance. The supplied search results also provide the official product page, where designers can cross-check the device identity and family-level features.
Where can I find the MCP2515-I/STVAO pinout?
The pinout should be taken from the official MCP2515 Family Data Sheet rather than from a distributor summary. The verified package data identifies a 20-pin TSSOP, but it does not provide every pin name. Because the complete pin mapping was not included in the supplied evidence, the page conservatively marks the full pin list as unavailable rather than inventing terminal functions.
What is the difference between MCP2515-I/STVAO and MCP2515-E/STVAO?
The supplied comparison results identify both parts as Microchip 20-TSSOP CAN controllers and show the same listed minimum operating voltage of 2.7 V and maximum bitrate of 1 Mbit/s. The available extracts do not specify a complete verified temperature-grade difference for each order code, so the part-number grade suffix should be confirmed in the family data sheet before substitution. MCP2515-I/STVAO is the industrial-temperature order code identified by the verified listing.
Is the TCAN4550-Q1 a drop-in replacement for MCP2515-I/STVAO?
No. The verified TI E2E discussion identifies the TCAN4550-Q1 as an SPI CAN controller with an integrated transceiver, while the MCP2515 is a controller requiring a separate transceiver. Even if the TCAN4550-Q1 can be configured to bypass its integrated transceiver, the verified evidence does not establish the same 20-TSSOP pinout or a pin-to-pin MCP2515 replacement. It should be treated as a redesign alternative, not a strict drop-in.
Is MCP2517FD-H/SL a direct replacement for MCP2515-I/STVAO?
No. The verified comparison result lists the MCP2517FD-H/SL in a 14-SOIC package, while MCP2515-I/STVAO uses 20-TSSOP. The package mismatch prevents direct board-level substitution, and the MCP2517FD also represents a different CAN controller family. A replacement would require a PCB and firmware review rather than a simple drop-in change.
Is MCP2515-I/STVAO suitable for an embedded CAN bus?
Yes, MCP2515-I/STVAO is suitable for embedded CAN systems when the host MCU or processor uses SPI and an external CAN transceiver is included. Its CAN 2.0B support, up-to-1 Mbit/s capability, data-byte filtering, and acceptance-filter resources fit industrial automation, robotics, embedded instrumentation, and vehicle-interface equipment. The external transceiver and correct bus termination remain essential.
What CAN features should I verify before designing with MCP2515-I/STVAO?
Verify the CAN bitrate, clock configuration, acceptance filters, interrupts, SPI mode, and transceiver interface against the application. The verified material confirms CAN 2.0B, standard and extended frame support, up-to-1 Mbit/s operation, data-byte filtering, and time-triggered protocol support. Confirm detailed timing, register behavior, electrical limits, and temperature limits from the official Microchip data sheet before final schematic approval.
How should I use MCP2515-I/STVAO with a host microcontroller?
Connect the host MCU to the MCP2515 through SPI and use separate CANRX and CANTX lines to a CAN transceiver. The host software must configure the controller, load transmit buffers, service interrupts, and handle acceptance filtering. The verified data confirms SPI and stand-alone CAN-controller operation but does not specify the host MCU protocol stack, so application firmware and interrupt requirements must be verified in the family data sheet.
What is the price of MCP2515-I/STVAO?
The supplied verified results identify the part and provide distributor links, but they do not include a reliable numeric price. Pricing therefore remains marked as data needed rather than being estimated. For a current commercial quote, request pricing from Microchip Technology or an authorized distributor and compare stock, lead time, and order quantity; these values can change with market conditions.
Where can I buy MCP2515-I/STVAO and what is the lead time?
MCP2515-I/STVAO is listed by Microchip, DigiKey, Win Source, Xecor, LCSC, Vyrian, Lisleapex, Hotenda, and other sources in the verified results. The supplied data does not state a current XAIPART stock level or a numeric lead time, so both fields are treated as unknown. Request a live quote and inventory confirmation before committing a production date.
What can replace MCP2515-I/STVAO on the same PCB footprint?
No verified drop-in replacement was found in the supplied cross-reference results. MCP2515-I/ST and related MCP2515 order codes appear in comparisons, but the extract does not prove a complete pin-to-pin 20-TSSOP substitute with verified electrical equivalence. The safest choice is to retain MCP2515-I/STVAO or use the official Microchip cross-reference process and verify the candidate datasheet before changing the BOM.
Is MCP2515-I/STVAO the same as MCP2515-I/SOVAO?
Not as a drop-in substitute can be assumed from the available evidence. The verified comparison page names MCP2515-I/SOVAO and MCP2515-I/STVAO as related Microchip variants, but the supplied excerpt does not establish identical package pin mapping, grade coding, or electrical behavior. Compare the complete order-code documentation and datasheet before treating one as a replacement for the other.
What are the key specifications of MCP2515-I/STVAO that engineers should know?
The key confirmed specifications are CAN 2.0B support, SPI communication, standard and extended frame handling, a 2.7 V to 5.5 V operating range, up-to-1 Mbit/s bitrate, data-byte filtering, time-triggered protocol support, and a 20-pin TSSOP package. The device is a controller, not a bus-line transceiver, so an external CAN transceiver is required. Detailed electrical limits and pin names should be taken from the official Microchip data sheet.
Is MCP2515-I/STVAO lifecycle status active?
The verified product page identifies the MCP2515 family and provides current manufacturer documentation, but the supplied records do not explicitly state a lifecycle-status field. The page records the product as active for cataloging purposes, while the exact lifecycle declaration should be confirmed with Microchip or an authorized distributor before a long-term production commitment.

Données de référence d'ingénierie pour MCP2515-I/STVAO — comparaison, recommandations de conception et informations de conformité.

Guide de sélection

Choose MCP2515-I/STVAO when an embedded host processor needs a compact, SPI-connected CAN 2.0B controller and the board already includes an external transceiver. Its 2.7 V to 5.5 V range, up-to-1 Mbit/s capability, standard and extended frame support, filtering, and industrial-temperature identification make it appropriate for industrial, robotics, gateway, and instrumentation designs. MCP2515-E/STVAO is the closest verified same-package candidate, but confirm grade and electrical details before substitution. MCP2515T-E/STVAO may suit a different qualification requirement, but the T-specific details must be checked. MCP2517FD-H/SL and TCAN4550-Q1 are not drop-in replacements: the former uses a different package and the latter integrates a transceiver. No five-alternative minimum was met because the supplied cross-reference results did not establish five verified pin-to-pin drop-ins.

Comparaison avec les alternatives

Paramètre Ce produit MCP2515-E/STVAO MCP2515T-E/STVAO MCP2515-I/SOVAO
Brand Microchip Technology Microchip Technology Microchip Technology Microchip Technology

Principaux différenciateurs

  • CAN 2.0B controller with broad frame support (vs MCP2517FD-H/SL)
  • Directly compatible with the established MCP2510 footprint concept (vs MCP2515-I/SOVAO)
  • 20-TSSOP integration matches verified related order codes (vs MCP2515-E/STVAO)
  • Filtering and time-triggered protocol support (vs MCP2515-I/SOVAO)

Notes de conception

Place the MCP2515-I/STVAO close to the host MCU and the external CAN transceiver. Keep the SPI traces short, provide a continuous ground reference, and route CANTX/CANRX toward the transceiver rather than directly into the bus connector. The verified package is 20-TSSOP with 0.65 mm pitch, so confirm the land pattern against the official package drawing before release.

Decouple the controller supply locally with capacitors selected according to the official data sheet and the host power plan. The verified operating range is 2.7 V to 5.5 V, but the supplied material does not provide the recommended capacitor values, current limits, or absolute maximum voltage. Do not infer those values from generic CAN designs; use the family data sheet and validate supply sequencing in the assembled board.

Do not connect the MCP2515-I/STVAO controller outputs directly to CANH and CANL. The MCP2515 is a logic-side controller and requires an external transceiver for bus voltage levels and protection. Also verify SPI mode, interrupt polarity, bitrate settings, acceptance filters, and termination against the family data sheet. A package match alone is not sufficient evidence that an order-code variant is a drop-in replacement.

For a high-bitrate CAN design, use the transceiver and transceiver-side layout recommended by its manufacturer, observe the required termination topology, and keep sensitive analog or clock areas away from the CAN RX/TX path. The MCP2515 can support up-to-1 Mbit/s operation, but achievable bus reliability depends on the complete controller-transceiver-cable system rather than the controller alone.

Informations de conformité

RoHS
Unknown
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Unknown
Sans plomb
Unknown
Sans halogène
Unknown
Minerais de conflit
Unknown

The supplied verified extracts do not state RoHS, REACH, AEC-Q100, lead-free, halogen-free, or conflict-minerals status. Compliance must be confirmed from the current Microchip product documentation or supplier certificates.

Données vérifiées le : 2026-10-22 — données vérifiées et sélectionnées par l'équipe d'ingénierie composants de XAIPART

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