The 5 Mbps data rate supports CAN FD (flexible data-rate) frames, where the arbitration phase runs at standard CAN speeds and the data phase switches to the higher bit rate. This transceiver handles the faster edge rates needed for the data phase without excessive ringing, provided the bus termination and stub lengths follow the high-speed layout guidelines. For designs migrating from classical CAN (up to 1 Mbps), the TCAN1042HGDRQ1 is backward-compatible — it will work on a mixed-speed network as long as all nodes support CAN FD or the bus master limits the data phase to the slower common rate.
The wide temperature margin also suits industrial applications where the ambient exceeds 85°C — outdoor telecom cabinets, solar inverters, or heavy-equipment engine bays.
Supply rail and package fit
No exposed pad; standard SOIC-8 reflow profile applies.