TCAN330D - 3.3V 1Mbps CAN Transceiver | Texas Instruments
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TCAN330D Overview
A CAN transceiver is the physical-layer interface between a digital CAN controller and the differential CANH and CANL bus conductors. Unlike a general-purpose differential line driver, a CAN transceiver combines transmit, receive, bus-fault, and low-power functions in one device. The TCAN330 belongs to the TCAN33x family of 3.3-V CAN transceivers and is positioned for systems using ISO 11898 high-speed CAN.
Verified device features include one-half CAN transceiver operation, data rates up to 1 Mbps, 3.3-V operation, an 8-SOIC package, and Shutdown and Standby operating states. The SOIC package supports conventional surface-mount assembly, while the low-power modes are useful when a portable or battery-operated controller must disconnect from the bus without losing its local supply. Texas Instruments states that this family is available in standard 8-pin SOIC packages for drop-in compatibility.
The TCAN330D physically separates the controller-side TXD and RXD signals from the bus-side CANH and CANL interface. Designers must still provide correct controller logic levels, bus termination, decoupling, and protection appropriate to the vehicle or industrial environment. The provided data does not establish every absolute maximum rating, transceiver delay, output-level value, or bus-fault threshold, so those specifications should be confirmed in the manufacturer datasheet before release.
Typical uses include industrial automation controllers, electric-vehicle subsystems, battery management gateways, motor-control equipment, diagnostic interfaces, and embedded CAN nodes. For a compact design, the logic interface is tied to a 3.3-V CAN controller, while the differential bus side connects to CANH and CANL through the application's termination and protection network.
Layout and power integrity remain critical even in an eight-pin interface IC. Place required decoupling capacitors close to the supply pins, keep bus traces short and appropriately routed as a differential pair, and verify common-mode and fault-tolerance requirements against the complete system. Because no verified pricing, lifecycle, or complete pin-level table was supplied, those details remain marked for confirmation rather than inferred.
This product page combines verified distributor and manufacturer information, CAN physical-layer context, practical design guidance, and explicit data gaps. The resulting TCAN330D reference is intended to accelerate component review while keeping engineering decisions traceable to the supplied sources.
Drop-in alternatives for TCAN330D — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with TCAN330D (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, Product Type, Supply Voltage, Bus Interface, CAN Standard Compatibility.
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View Datasheet →TCAN330D Specifications
| Product Type | One-half CAN bus transceiver |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3 V |
| Maximum Specified Data Rate | 1 Mbps |
| CAN Standard Compatibility | ISO 11898 high-speed CAN physical layer |
| Package | 8-pin SOIC |
| Mounting Type | Surface mount |
| Power State | Shutdown and Standby modes |
| Application Category | 3.3-V CAN physical-layer interface |
| Transceiver Configuration | 1/1 transceiver half CANbus |
| Bus Interface | Differential CANH and CANL |
| Controller Interface | TXD and RXD |
| Low-Power Operation | Ultra-low-power Shutdown and Standby |
| Primary End Markets | Automotive and industrial applications |
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments |
| Lifecycle Status | Active |
TCAN330D 8-pin soic Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for TCAN330D (8-pin soic package). Pin numbering, functions, and connection diagrams are defined in the manufacturer datasheet. Refer to it for the exact footprint and soldering guidelines.
No detailed pinout data available for TCAN330D.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
TCAN330D is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Automation CAN Nodes, Automotive Electronic Control Units, Battery-Powered Sensor Gateways, Motor-Control and Actuator Networks, Diagnostic and Test Equipment, 3.3-V Embedded CAN Communication.
Industrial Automation CAN Nodes
The TCAN330D fits an embedded industrial node that needs a 3.3-V CAN physical-layer connection and operation up to 1 Mbps. Its 8-pin SOIC package is practical for controller boards that already use conventional surface-mount assembly, while Shutdown and Standby modes can support equipment that spends time inactive. Place the transceiver between a 3.3-V CAN controller and the differential CANH/CANL bus, then verify termination, common-mode limits, and fault recovery against the complete controller datasheet. The verified data establishes the 3.3-V supply class, 1 Mbps rate, ISO 11898 high-speed CAN compatibility, and low-power modes; it does not provide every delay or protection threshold, so those values must be checked before industrial deployment.
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Automotive Electronic Control Units
TCAN330D is suitable as a candidate interface for a 3.3-V automotive electronic control unit requiring a conventional high-speed CAN connection at up to 1 Mbps. The device separates controller-side logic from the differential bus and offers Shutdown and Standby modes for systems that need a low-power state. Automotive use requires more than nominal rate compatibility: the design must confirm transient immunity, bus fault behavior, common-mode range, sleep currents, and qualification status from the latest manufacturer documentation. The supplied verified results identify automotive and industrial application relevance, but they do not provide every automotive electrical rating or qualification marking, so this use case requires qualification review rather than assumption.
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Battery-Powered Sensor Gateways
The TCAN330D can be used at the communication boundary of a battery-powered gateway that must join a 3.3-V high-speed CAN network without adding a large transceiver footprint. Its Shutdown and Standby modes are relevant when the gateway periodically sleeps, while the one-half configuration supports a single physical CAN node. The eight-pin SOIC package makes routing and assembly compatible with standard industrial PCB processes. The verified information does not provide shutdown current, standby current, wake timing, or bus leakage, so battery-life calculations must use the latest datasheet values. Designers should also evaluate whether a dedicated low-power CAN device with measured sleep specifications is preferable for a power-sensitive design.
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Motor-Control and Actuator Networks
TCAN330D is a reasonable interface choice for a 3.3-V motor-control module that exchanges commands and diagnostics over high-speed CAN. The transceiver's verified 1 Mbps capability is appropriate for many control and monitoring networks, and the 8-pin SOIC allows placement close to a controller and bus protection network. In motor environments, however, the complete design must address ground offsets, inductive noise, surge events, and connector-level protection rather than relying on the transceiver alone. Verify the TCAN330D common-mode and fault limits, ensure the bus pair has controlled geometry, and place protection and termination according to the system topology. The verified record supports ISO 11898 high-speed CAN physical-layer use but does not quantify every industrial immunity specification.
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Diagnostic and Test Equipment
TCAN330D can serve as the physical-layer element in a compact CAN diagnostic adapter or test fixture that communicates with a 3.3-V controller or test controller. Its 1 Mbps specified rate covers conventional high-speed CAN test traffic, and the SOIC package simplifies interface-board assembly. For test equipment, the designer should preserve access to TXD and RXD for instrumentation, provide a defined termination configuration, and expose CANH and CANL through protected connectors. Verify loop delay, recessive and dominant behavior, standby-state pin states, and fault injection limits against the current datasheet. The verified search data does not provide a complete timing table, so waveform validation is required before treating the adapter as a precision timing instrument.
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3.3-V Embedded CAN Communication
TCAN330D is appropriate for a compact embedded controller that already operates from 3.3 V and needs a conventional CAN physical layer. The TXD and RXD logic interface allows the controller to remain separate from the differential bus, reducing the need for a discrete driver and receiver in the node. The 8-pin SOIC footprint is compatible with common mixed-signal layouts, although decoupling, routing, and bus protection still determine real-world reliability. The verified data identifies ISO 11898 high-speed CAN compatibility and rates up to 1 Mbps, but it does not establish whether the target controller's I/O levels, timing, or CAN FD requirements match. Confirm the controller datasheet and use the official TCAN330 family documentation for final pin and timing decisions.
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Engineering reference data for TCAN330D — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | TCAN330G | TCAN332G | TCAN334G | TCAN337G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 8-pin SOIC | 8-pin SOIC | 8-pin SOIC | 8-pin SOIC | 8-pin SOIC |
| Brand | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Supply Class | 3.3 V | 3.3 V family | 3.3 V family | 3.3 V family | 3.3 V family |
| CAN Data Rate | Up to 1 Mbps | Up to 1 Mbps base specification; G timing variants | G variant; verify exact rate | G variant; verify exact rate | G variant; verify exact rate |
| Physical Layer | ISO 11898 high-speed CAN | High-speed CAN family; verify exact specification | High-speed CAN family; verify exact specification | High-speed CAN family; verify exact specification | High-speed CAN family; verify exact specification |
| Low-Power Modes | Shutdown and Standby | Family low-power options; verify device data | Family low-power options; verify device data | Family low-power options; verify device data | Family low-power options; verify device data |
| CAN FD Timing | Not established in supplied data | G variants include additional CAN FD loop-delay parameters | G variants include additional CAN FD loop-delay parameters | G variants include additional CAN FD loop-delay parameters | G variants include additional CAN FD loop-delay parameters |
| Verified Alternative Status | Target device | Same-brand family candidate; not a blanket drop-in approval | Same-brand family candidate; verify exact replacement | Same-brand family candidate; verify exact replacement | Same-brand family candidate; verify exact replacement |
Key Differentiators
- Direct 1 Mbps baseline for conventional high-speed CAN (vs TCAN330G)
- 3.3-V integration for compact controller boards (vs TCAN332G)
- Shutdown and Standby support for power management (vs TCAN334G)
Design Notes
Place the TCAN330D close to the CANH and CANL connector or bus routing, and keep the differential pair geometry controlled from the transceiver to the termination point. Minimize unprotected stubs and place any required termination components where the board topology calls for them. The supplied data establishes an 8-pin SOIC physical layer but does not provide a reference PCB layout, so follow the latest TI layout guidance and verify signal integrity with the intended bus length and topology.
Connect the transceiver's supply and ground pins to a low-impedance 3.3-V rail and place the required local decoupling as close to the package as practical. Check the controller's and transceiver's simultaneous current demand, startup sequence, and shutdown behavior against the complete power budget. Because no verified TCAN330D current consumption, decoupling value, or exact supply-pin map was supplied, do not use guessed values for a release design; obtain those details from the manufacturer datasheet.
Do not treat a shared SOIC footprint as proof that every TCAN33x G variant is a drop-in replacement. The verified manufacturer result specifically distinguishes G variants with additional CAN FD loop-delay timing parameters. Review TXD, RXD, enable or standby, fault, bus-fault, and timing behavior before substituting any listed alternative, and confirm that the design does not require CAN FD timing that the baseline TCAN330D specification does not provide.
In automotive and industrial nodes, protect the external CAN interface against the transient, ESD, and common-mode conditions expected by the system. Use the transceiver's verified absolute maximum ratings and bus-fault specifications from the latest datasheet to select external protection, and keep protection components close to the connector. Do not infer protection capability from the 3.3-V supply or 1 Mbps data-rate statements; those values describe operating conditions, not complete EMC survivability.
Validate propagation delay and loop delay across the actual controller, wiring, termination, and bus loading rather than relying only on nominal data rate. The verified record identifies ISO 11898 high-speed CAN compatibility and operation up to 1 Mbps, but it does not provide complete timing tables. Measure dominant and recessive transitions, check reflections, and confirm controller timing margins at the longest supported cable length. This is especially important when comparing TCAN330D with G variants that add CAN FD loop-delay parameters.
Compliance Information
The supplied verified snippets identify ISO 11898 high-speed CAN compatibility but do not provide RoHS, REACH, AEC-Q100, lead-free, halogen-free, or conflict-minerals declarations. These fields remain unknown rather than assumed.