TJA1463ATK/0 - 8 Mbit/s CAN SIC Transceiver | NXP
MPN: TJA1463ATK/0 ✓ ActiveTJA1463ATK/0 Overview
A CAN transceiver is the physical-layer interface between a host controller and a CAN bus. It converts logic-level TXD and RXD signals into differential bus voltages and back again while providing bus protection, dominant-state detection, and low-power operating features. The TJA1463 family belongs to the broader controller area network transceiver, CAN interface IC, and automotive interface semiconductor categories.
The principal advantage of the TJA1463ATK/0 is CAN SIC, which reduces signal ringing and permits reliable operation in larger network topologies. Its tighter bit-timing symmetry also supports CAN FD data rates up to 8 Mbit/s. A Sleep mode helps reduce current consumption when the node is not communicating, making the device suitable for distributed automotive and industrial CAN FD systems.
NXP positions the TJA1463 as a pin-compatible replacement for conventional high-speed CAN transceivers while maintaining backward compatibility. It is designed for automotive applications that require high-speed CAN FD links, including body and chassis electronics, powertrain-related control modules, comfort systems, and distributed vehicle networks. The 8-terminal HVSON package supports compact surface-mount PCB layouts.
Engineers should verify the exact pin assignment, transceiver mode configuration, termination requirements, VIO range, and sleep-mode behavior against the manufacturer datasheet before layout release. CAN bus wiring also requires correct differential routing, controlled return-path geometry, suitable protection, and compliance with the selected ISO 11898 network configuration.
This page combines the manufacturer datasheet information, manufacturer product-page status, interface-family cross references, and practical application guidance to support component selection, PCB planning, and drop-in replacement assessment.
Drop-in alternatives for TJA1463ATK/0 — 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 TJA1463ATK/0 (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, Product Type, Operating Temperature.
TJA1463ATK/0Z
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View Datasheet →TJA1463ATK/S1Z
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TJA1442AT/0Z
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View Datasheet →TJA1463ATK/0 Specifications
| Product Type | CAN FD signal-improvement transceiver |
| Automotive Data Rate | Up to 8 Mbit/s |
| CAN Signal Improvement Capability | ISO 11898-2:2024 parameter set C |
| CAN Signal Improvement Standard | CiA 601-4 |
| Supported Network Type | CAN and CAN FD |
| Power-Down Feature | Sleep mode |
| Transceiver Type | CAN SIC transceiver |
| Bus Compatibility | Backward compatible with conventional high-speed CAN transceivers |
| Package | HVSON-8, no lead, dual-row surface-mount package |
| Number of Terminals | 8 terminals |
| Package Code | HVSON |
| Package Shape | Rectangular |
| Terminal Position | Dual |
| Lifecycle Status | Active |
TJA1463ATK/0 rectangular Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for TJA1463ATK/0 (rectangular 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 TJA1463ATK/0.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
TJA1463ATK/0 is suitable for 6 applications: Automotive Body Control Module, Powertrain and Chassis Network Interface, Gateway and Network Hub, Industrial CAN FD Controller, Robotics and Mobile Equipment Network, High-Speed Sensor Network.
Automotive Body Control Module
The TJA1463ATK/0 fits automotive body-control modules that connect door, lighting, climate, and seat electronics over CAN FD. Its CAN Signal Improvement Capability reduces signal ringing, while support for rates up to 8 Mbit/s and tighter bit-timing symmetry helps preserve communication margin in larger vehicle networks. The 8-terminal HVSON package supports compact surface-mount layouts. Designers should implement the bus protection and decoupling arrangement shown in the manufacturer datasheet, then validate wake-up, sleep-mode behavior, EMC performance, and transient immunity for the target vehicle program.
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Powertrain and Chassis Network Interface
The TJA1463ATK/0 is appropriate for chassis and powertrain-adjacent control modules where CAN FD traffic and network topology can make ringing more significant. CAN SIC under ISO 11898-2:2024 parameter set C reduces signal ringing, and the device's tighter bit-timing symmetry supports communication up to 8 Mbit/s. In a safety-oriented design, the transceiver still requires a qualified system architecture, protected bus connections, stable supplies, and validation of latency, diagnostics, and fault behavior. Use the NXP application information as the starting point for PCB and protection design.
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Gateway and Network Hub
A CAN FD gateway using the TJA1463ATK/0 can connect controller domains operating at different network speeds while benefiting from reduced bus ringing. The transceiver's support for CAN FD up to 8 Mbit/s is particularly useful when a gateway bridges a fast CAN FD segment to a slower CAN network. Its Sleep mode can reduce power consumption when a branch is inactive, subject to the gateway's wake-up strategy. Board designers should isolate each bus domain appropriately, provide independent termination where required, and route each differential pair away from switching-power and high-current paths.
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Industrial CAN FD Controller
The TJA1463ATK/0 suits industrial controllers that require CAN FD communication beyond the conventional high-speed CAN data rate. CAN signal improvement can increase usable network margin by reducing ringing in installations with longer branches or multiple stubs. Operation up to 8 Mbit/s benefits high-bandwidth motion, machine-tool, and factory-automation networks. The design must include suitable bus protection and reference the manufacturer's decoupling and layout guidance. Industrial users should also validate EMC immunity, grounding, cable length, and node-count limits for the completed installation.
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Robotics and Mobile Equipment Network
The TJA1463ATK/0 can support CAN FD communication between mobile robots, autonomous equipment, and distributed actuator controllers. Faster CAN FD operation increases useful update rates for motion commands and diagnostics, while CAN SIC helps control ringing on branched harnesses. Sleep mode may reduce standby consumption in battery-powered equipment when a node is intentionally idle. System integrators should calculate the bus topology, termination, protection, and update timing as a complete network rather than evaluating data rate in isolation. Wake-up latency and sleep-mode entry conditions must be coordinated with the motion-control firmware.
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High-Speed Sensor Network
The TJA1463ATK/0 fits high-speed sensor networks where multiple remote sensing nodes communicate through a CAN FD backbone. Support for up to 8 Mbit/s reduces transfer time for dense sensor traffic, and CAN SIC helps limit ringing caused by physical network discontinuities. The HVSON-8 package allows placement close to the bus connector and protection network, which can reduce parasitic effects. Designers should use a continuous ground reference under the differential pair, minimize stubs, apply the recommended supply bypassing, and verify operation across cable length, temperature, EMC, and fault-recovery conditions.
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Engineering reference data for TJA1463ATK/0 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | TJA1463ATK/0Z | TJA1463ATK/S1Z | TJA1442AT/0Z |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | HVSON-8 | HVSON-8 - same package | HVSON-8 - same package | HVSON-8 - same package family |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
Key Differentiators
- CAN signal improvement supports a larger, faster CAN FD network (vs TJA1442AT/0Z)
- Tighter bit-timing symmetry improves communication margin (vs TJA1463ATK/0Z)
- Sleep mode supports lower-power distributed nodes (vs TJA1463ATK/S1Z)
Design Notes
Route CANH and CANN as a continuous differential pair over a uninterrupted ground reference. Place the transceiver and its bus-side protection components near the connector, minimize branch stubs, and keep the bus path away from switching converters, motors, and high-current return paths. Apply the manufacturer’s recommended input and output capacitance close to the relevant device pins. Review the HVSON-8 land pattern, exposed-pad requirements, and reflow profile against the current NXP package documentation before releasing the PCB.
Do not treat /0, /0Z, and /S1Z as automatically identical orderable parts. Confirm the ordering table for temperature grade, packing code, qualification, and delivery configuration. When replacing a conventional high-speed CAN transceiver, compare the exact TXD, RXD, STB, ERR, VIO, ground, and bus-pin assignments rather than relying only on package dimensions. Also verify that the host controller can tolerate the selected mode-control behavior and that the existing termination and protection arrangement remains suitable for CAN SIC operation.
CAN bus EMC performance depends on the complete network, not only the transceiver. Use a continuous chassis or ground reference as recommended by the vehicle or equipment architecture, install suitable bus protection close to the connector, and keep protected return currents separated from sensitive signal paths. Validate radiated and conducted emissions, immunity, transient handling, and fault recovery at the system level. A design that achieves 8 Mbit/s in a laboratory still needs margin for cable harnesses, node spacing, temperature, and production tolerances.
Confirm the transceiver’s main and VIO supply ranges, tolerance, sequencing, and decoupling requirements against the manufacturer datasheet before assigning rails. Sleep-mode current can be important in battery-powered or duty-cycled nodes, but the mode-control and wake-up strategy must be coordinated with the CAN controller. Estimate total node energy use from normal receive, transmit, idle, and sleep states; this prevents a nominally low-power interface from becoming a significant standby load in a distributed system.
Compliance Information
The manufacturer describes automotive CAN FD use and cites ISO 11898-2:2024 and CiA 601-4. Explicit RoHS, REACH, AEC-Q100, lead-free, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals statements require confirmation from the current manufacturer product documentation.
