Symbol

MCP2551-I-P

High-speed CAN transceiver — 1Mbps, 5V, slope control

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Category Interface
Library Interface_CAN_LIN
Symbol MCP2551-I-P
Pins 8
Package DIP-8
Schematic Symbol

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MCP2551-I-P

Symbol: MCP2551-I-P Library: Interface_CAN_LIN Category: Interface Pins: 8 Package: DIP-8

Description

The MCP2551 from Microchip is a high-speed CAN bus transceiver at 1Mbps on 5V supply. Slope control reduces EMI, standby mode lowers power. Paired with MCP2515 for a complete SPI-to-CAN solution. DIP-8.

KiCad Library Reference

This symbol is from the official KiCad Interface_CAN_LIN library. Full identifier: Interface_CAN_LIN:MCP2551-I-P

To use in your project:

  1. Open the Symbol Library Manager in KiCad
  2. Search for MCP2551-I-P
  3. Place the symbol in your schematic

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