TJA1051T CAN Transceiver Breakout Board – 1Mbit/s High Speed

TJA1051T CAN Transceiver Module – High-Speed, Low-Power CAN Network Breakout Board

The TJA1051T CAN Transceiver Breakout Board is a compact, high-performance module designed to serve as the interface between a CAN controller and the physical CAN bus. Whether you're working on automotive electronics, industrial automation, or embedded systems, this module delivers reliable differential transmit and receive functionality at speeds up to 1 Mbit/s.

An upgraded successor to the popular TJA1050, the TJA1051T brings improved electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection — making it an ideal drop-in upgrade for your CAN network applications.

Made in Mainland China.

Key Features

• High-Speed Transfer Rate: Supports CAN bus transmission rates up to 1 Mbit/s, perfect for time-sensitive automotive and industrial data communication.
• Low Power Consumption: Designed with a low-power architecture that reduces energy draw and helps extend battery life in portable or vehicle-mounted applications.
• Superior EMC & ESD Performance: Upgraded over the TJA1050 with enhanced protection against electromagnetic interference and electrostatic discharge for greater durability and reliability.
• Low Transmission Delay: Minimal propagation delay ensures rapid data transfer and fast system response times.
• High Interference Resistance: Robust immunity to electromagnetic interference (EMI) from surrounding devices and environments.
• 3V–5V Microcontroller Compatible: The TJA1051T/3 and TJA1051TK/3 I/O ports interface directly with both 3V and 5V microcontrollers — no level shifter required.
• Bus Transparency in Shutdown/Low-Power Mode: The transceiver is invisible on the bus when powered down or in low-power mode, preventing bus disturbances.
• Compact Form Factor: Measures just 21 × 15 × 3 mm (0.83 × 0.59 × 0.12 in), ideal for space-constrained designs.

Specifications

What's in the Box

• 1 × TJA1051T CAN Transceiver Module
• 1 × Pin Header

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Further Reading

For technical standards and best practices related to automotive electronics and electromagnetic compatibility, visit the NIST Electronics Resources.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the TJA1051T CAN transceiver module used for?

A: The TJA1051T CAN transceiver module acts as the physical layer interface between a CAN controller and the CAN bus. It is widely used in automotive systems, industrial automation, robotics, and embedded electronics that require reliable, high-speed serial communication over a CAN network at up to 1 Mbit/s.

Q: Is the TJA1051T compatible with Arduino or Raspberry Pi microcontrollers?

A: Yes. The TJA1051T/3 variant supports I/O voltage levels from 3V to 5V, making it directly compatible with popular microcontrollers such as Arduino (5V) and Raspberry Pi (3.3V) without requiring additional level-shifting circuitry.

Q: How does the TJA1051T differ from the TJA1050?

A: The TJA1051T is an upgraded version of the TJA1050 CAN transceiver. It features improved electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electrostatic discharge (ESD) performance, as well as support for 3V–5V microcontroller I/O interfacing — enhancements that make it more suitable for modern automotive and industrial environments.

Q: What is the maximum data transfer rate of this CAN transceiver breakout board?

A: This CAN transceiver breakout board supports a maximum data transfer rate of 1 Mbit/s, meeting the requirements of high-speed CAN applications in the automotive industry and beyond.