VP251

Product Overview

VP251 is a Texas Instruments industrial CAN transceiver IC designed for reliable communication in harsh industrial environments. The device provides a physical interface between a CAN protocol controller and the CAN bus, supporting high-speed differential communication with strong noise immunity and fault protection. Featuring a compact SOP-8 package, low standby current and robust electrical characteristics, VP251 is suitable for industrial automation, control networks, automotive systems and embedded communication applications. 

Key Features

• Manufacturer: Texas Instruments (TI)

• Part Number: VP251

• Device Type: Industrial CAN Transceiver

• Product Category: Interface IC / CAN Bus Transceiver

• Communication Standard: CAN 2.0 Compatible

• Bus Interface: Differential CAN Bus Interface

• Data Rate: Up to 1Mbps

• Supply Voltage: 4.75V to 5.25V

• Logic Interface: TTL Compatible

• Driver Capability: High-current CAN bus driver

• Receiver Function: High-speed differential receiver

• Noise Immunity: High common-mode noise rejection

• Protection Feature: Thermal shutdown protection

• Protection Feature: Short-circuit current limiting

• Protection Feature: Bus fault protection

• Low Standby Current: Energy-efficient operation

• Propagation Delay: Optimized for high-speed CAN communication

• Electrostatic Discharge Protection: Integrated protection circuitry

• Operating Temperature: Industrial temperature range

• Package Type: SOP-8

• Number of Pins: 8 pins

• Mounting Type: Surface Mount

• Interface Type: CAN Physical Layer Interface

• Application: Industrial communication networks

• Typical Applications: Factory automation, industrial controllers, embedded CAN systems, automotive electronics and distributed control networks

• RoHS Status: Lead-free / RoHS compliant versions available

• Lifecycle Status: Legacy / mature interface IC product

• Ordering / Packaging Note: Verify manufacturer marking, package type, date code and CAN compatibility before procurement.

Applications

VP251 is designed for CAN-based communication systems requiring reliable data transmission in electrically noisy environments. Typical applications include industrial automation networks, PLC systems, motor controllers, robotics, automotive electronic modules, instrumentation equipment and embedded control systems.

Quality & Sourcing

Antrex Electronics can support VP251 sourcing with stock verification, RFQ quotation, manufacturer confirmation, package inspection, marking verification, date code review and shipment arrangement. Customers should confirm supply voltage, CAN network requirements and package compatibility before procurement.

Quality support can include visual inspection, authenticity verification, electrical testing coordination and third-party inspection when required. Industrial automation suppliers, automotive electronics manufacturers, embedded system developers and electronic component buyers are welcome to submit sourcing requests for VP251 and other Texas Instruments interface IC products.