Microchip Technology has introduced a new radiation-tolerant CAN FD transceiver designed for space applications. The ATA6571RT supports data rates up to 5 Mbps, which is an improvement over traditional CAN solutions that typically offer bandwidths of only 1 Mbps. This device also allows for larger payloads, up to 64 bytes per frame, enhancing efficiency and reducing bus load.
The transceiver is backward compatible with classic CAN systems, making it easier for organizations to upgrade their existing technology. It features a Cyclic Redundancy Check mechanism that provides enhanced error detection for safety-critical applications in space environments such as satellites, spacecraft, propulsion system control, sensor bus control, robotics, and on-board computers for nanosatellites.
Leon Gross, corporate vice president of Microchip’s aerospace and defense business, stated: “The ATA6571RT transceiver offers a cost-effective, size-optimized and power-efficient device designed to meet the stringent demands of space environments. As a leading supplier to the aerospace and defense market, Microchip is proud of its space heritage with products embedded in New Space and deep space missions.”
The ATA6571RT is engineered to withstand harsh conditions encountered in space due to its resistance to Single-Event Effects (SEE) and Total Ionizing Dose (TID). Additional features include low power management with both local and remote wake-up support as well as protection against short-circuiting and overheating.
This release further strengthens Microchip’s portfolio of communication interface solutions tailored for aerospace and defense sectors. The company’s offerings include radiation-tolerant Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553 interfaces, and SpaceWire solutions.
The ATA6571RT CAN FD Transceiver is priced at $210 each when purchased in quantities of ten units. Customers can obtain more information or make purchases through Microchip sales representatives or via www.microchipdirect.com.
Microchip Technology Inc., headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, supplies semiconductors across various markets including industrial, automotive, consumer electronics, communications computing as well as aerospace and defense sectors. More details about the company are available at www.microchip.com.
