The MCP2551 is a high-speed CAN, fault-tolerant
device that serves as the interface between a CAN
protocol controller and the physical bus. The MCP2551
provides differential transmit and receive capability for
the CAN protocol controller and is fully compatible with
the ISO-11898 standard, including 24V requirements. It
will operate at speeds of up to 1 Mb/s.
Typically, each node in a CAN system must have a
device to convert the digital signals generated by a
CAN controller to signals suitable for transmission over
the bus cabling (differential output). It also provides a
buffer between the CAN controller and the high-voltage
spikes that can be generated on the CAN bus by
outside sources (EMI, ESD, electrical transients, etc.).