MCP2515 CAN Bus Transceiver Controller

The MCP2515 CAN Bus Transceiver Controller Module is a compact and reliable communication module designed to enable Controller Area Network (CAN) communication between microcontrollers and CAN-enabled devices. It is based on the MCP2515 CAN controller IC and typically paired with the TJA1050 or SN65HVD230 transceiver, allowing seamless data exchange in automotive, industrial, and embedded systems.

This module is widely used with Arduino, ESP32, STM32, and Raspberry Pi for vehicle diagnostics (OBD-II), robotics, and industrial automation projects.

Features

• Supports high-speed CAN communication (up to 1 Mbps)
• Based on MCP2515 CAN controller with SPI interface
• Integrated CAN transceiver for reliable data transmission
• Compatible with Arduino, ESP8266, ESP32, STM32, and Raspberry Pi
• Supports standard and extended CAN frames
• Low power consumption design
• Easy integration with SPI communication
• Suitable for automotive and industrial networking applications

Specifications

• Model: MCP2515 CAN Bus Module
• Controller IC: MCP2515
• Transceiver IC: TJA1050 / SN65HVD230 (variant dependent)
• Communication Interface: SPI
• CAN Protocol: CAN V2.0B
• Data Rate: Up to 1 Mbps
• Operating Voltage: 3.3V – 5V DC (module dependent)
• Crystal Oscillator: 8 MHz or 16 MHz (variant dependent)
• SPI Pins: SCK, SI, SO, CS, INT
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
• Compatibility: Arduino, ESP32, ESP8266, STM32, Raspberry Pi