DESCRIPTION
The LT®1796 CAN transceiver provides built-in fault tolerance to survive in industrial and automotive environments. Discrete protection devices are not needed. Bus interface pins can withstand voltage faults up to ±60V with respect to ground with no damage to the device. Faults may occur while the transceiver is active, shut down or powered off. On-chip ESD protection withstands up to ±15kV air discharges and ±8kV contact mode discharges tested per IEC-1000-4-2. Loss of power or ground connections does not damage the IC.

FEATURES
■ Protected from Overvoltage Line Faults to ±60V
■ ESD Protection to IEC-1000-4-2 Level 4
   ±15kV Air Gap Test
   ±8kV Contact Mode Test
■ ISO 11898 Compatible
■ High Input Impedance Supports Up to 256 Nodes
■ Controlled Slew Rates for EMI Emissions Control
■ High Impedance Outputs When Off or Powered Down
■ Short-Circuit Protection On All Outputs
■ Thermal Shutdown Protection
■ Pin Compatible with Philips PCA82C251

APPLICATIONS
■ Industrial Control Data Networks
■ Automotive Systems
■ HVAC Controls