Stand-alone LIN Transceiver -- MCP2003B supports a wide range of packages; 8-pin 2x3 DFN, 3x3 DFN and SOIC

This device provides a bidirectional, half-duplex communication, physical interface to automotive and industrial LIN systems to meet the LIN Bus Specification Revision 2.2, SAE J2602, and ISO 17987. The device is both short-circuit and overtemperature protected by internal circuitry. The device has been specifically designed to operate in the automotive operating environment and will survive all specified transient conditions while meeting all of the stringent quiescent current requirements.

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• The MCP2003B is Compliant with Local Interconnect Network (LIN) Bus Specifications 1.3, 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, SAE J2602, and ISO17987
• Supports Baud Rates up to 20 Kbaud with LIN-Compatible Output Driver
• 60V Load Dump Protected
• Very High Electromagnetic Immunity (EMI) Meets Stringent Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) Requirements
• ±35V on LBUS (SAE J2962-1)
• ±85V on LBUS (SAE J2962-1)
• >25kV on LBUS (SAE J2962-1)
• >15kV on VBB (IEC 61000-4-2)
• >6 kV on LBUS (IEC 61000-4-2)
• Very High Immunity to RF Disturbances Meets Stringent OEM Requirements
• Wide Supply Voltage: 5.5V – 30.0V Continuous
• Extended (E) Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C
• High (H) Temperature Range: -40°C to +150°C
• Interfaces to PIC® MCU EUSART and Standard USARTs
• Internal pull-up resistor and diode
• Protected against battery shorts
• Protected against loss of ground
• High current drive: >40 mA
• Automatic Thermal Shutdown
• Low-Power Mode (~ 5 μA)