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Microchip unveils new stand-alone LIN transceivers
By siliconindia
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Thursday, 20 May 2010, 18:36 IST
Bangalore: Microchip Technology, a provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, has launched the MCP2003 and MCP2004 stand-alone LIN transceivers. These AEC-Q100-certified devices are 3rd party-LIN/J2602 approved and can satisfy the stringent requirements of automotive manufacturers, worldwide.
According to Microchip, the transceivers are compliant with the LIN Bus 1.X/2.0/2.1 and SAE J2602 standards, and feature ESD and EMC performance for reliable communication in extremely harsh environments. The company claims that their power-consumption ratings are among the lowest in the LIN transceiver market, allowing for extended battery life and more efficient non-ignition-switched applications.
The market momentum for LIN continues to show strong growth and acceptance in all regions around the world. According to the research firm Strategy Analytics, LIN represents the second largest market segment in networked automotive applications, in terms of number of nodes.
The MCP2003/4 family represents Microchip's third generation of LIN/SAE J2602 transceivers, following the company's previous-generation MCP2021/2 transceivers with an integrated voltage regulator. "Microchip is committed to aligning our new LIN products with customer requirements, giving them a competitive, high-performance LIN solution," said Bryan J. Liddiard, Vice President of Marketing with Microchip's Analog and Interface Products Division.