New ATA650x SBCs by Microchip Boost Connectivity, Cut Power Usage in Automotive and Industrial Systems

18 December 2024 - 0 Comments

Microchip has announced a new family of electronic chips called ATA650x CAN FD System Basis Chips (SBCs) that give better connectivity in the places that demand efficient communication between systems. These are used in electric cars and automated factories. This will simplify the design process and ensure reliability.

ATA650x CAN FD System Basis Chips enables faster communication up to 5 megabits per second and uses less power, and that makes it perfect for low-power consumption devices. Their compact size gives possibilities to create space-constrained designs. They are available in compact 2mm x 3mm, 3mm x 3mm, and 3mm x 4.5mm packages with a built-in high-speed CAN FD transceiver.

ATA650x CAN FD System Basis Chips has a typical sleep current of 15 µA, which helps to conserve battery life by adding a feature to disable the microcontroller supply by switching off LDOs during sleep mode, thus reducing power consumption. They are built to withstand the temperatures from -40°C to +150°C, making it ideal for harsh environments. This is designed for use in automotive systems, including Electronic Control Units (ECUs).

The ATA650x chips have safety features like fail-safe mechanisms, protection, and diagnostic tools to ensure reliable communication between devices in advanced systems. They are built to handle electrical shocks (Electrostatic Discharge or ESD) and work well in environments with a lot of electronic noise (Electromagnetic Compatibility or EMC). This makes them tough and reliable for use in challenging conditions.

Features of ATA650x CAN FD System Basis Chips

Highly integrated, compact SBCs
Reduction in Bill of Materials (BoM) cost and in the risk of EMC
Single chip ensures there are fewer devices to procure
Lower system power consumption with optional low-power consumption
Microcontroller (MCU) supply voltage can be disabled by switching off LDOs during sleep mode