ET-C16
CAN FD Controller + Transceiver
MCP2518FD + MCP2562FD, up to 8 Mbps over SPI
AED 69.00
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MCP2518FD + MCP2562FD, up to 8 Mbps over SPI
The ET-C16 is built around the Microchip MCP2518FD — CAN FD (ISO 11898-1:2015), 8Mbps data, 31 FIFOs, SPI 20MHz. It runs from 5V (VIN); 3.3V logic from the onboard LDO.
Designed in Dubai by ElectroTrical — the full schematic, BOM and design notes are published below.
Good for
- Raspberry Pi CAN FD
- Car and EV diagnostics
- Robot CAN networks
Key features
What makes it different
Controller
Microchip MCP2518FD: CAN FD (ISO 11898-1:2015), 8Mbps data, 31 FIFOs, SPI 20MHz
Transceiver
MCP2562FD: 8Mbps, VIO = 3.3V logic
Clock
40MHz crystal (recommended for CAN FD bit timing)
Supply
5V (VIN); 3.3V logic from the onboard LDO
Open documentation
Schematic, BOM and layout notes published for every board.
Breadboard friendly
Standard 2.54 mm pitch and M2.5 mounting holes.
Specifications
Technical specifications
| Controller | Microchip MCP2518FD: CAN FD (ISO 11898-1:2015), 8Mbps data, 31 FIFOs, SPI 20MHz |
|---|---|
| Transceiver | MCP2562FD: 8Mbps, VIO = 3.3V logic |
| Clock | 40MHz crystal (recommended for CAN FD bit timing) |
| Supply | 5V (VIN); 3.3V logic from the onboard LDO |
| Size | 30.5 × 25.4 mm |
|---|---|
| Mounting | 4 × M2.5 holes, 2.54 mm from each corner |
| Connectors | 9-pin 2.54 mm header |
| Main IC | MCP2518FDT-E/SL (LCSC C626758) |
| Revision | Rev A |
| Libraries | Linux mcp251xfd driver (Raspberry Pi overlay), ACAN2517FD (Arduino/ESP32) |
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| JP1 (default Open) | Bridge for 120Ω termination |
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Performance
Speed
Pinout
Pin map and connections
| Pin | Name | Type | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VIN | Power | 5V required (transceiver VDD) |
| 2 | GND | Ground | Ground |
| 3 | 3V3 | Power | LDO out, logic level |
| 4 | GND | Ground | Ground |
| 5 | CS | SPI | CS |
| 6 | SCK | SPI | ≤20MHz |
| 7 | MOSI | SPI | SDI |
| 8 | MISO | SPI | SDO |
| 9 | INT | Output | Active low |
Mechanical
Dimensions and what's in the box
In the box
- 1 × ET-C16 CAN FD Controller + Transceiver (assembled)
- 1 × 9-pin 2.54 mm male header, unsoldered
Getting started
- Wire the header: VIN, GND, 3V3, GND, CS, SCK
- Libraries: Linux mcp251xfd driver (Raspberry Pi overlay), ACAN2517FD (Arduino/ESP32)
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it does | MCP2518FD + MCP2562FD, up to 8 Mbps over SPI | TJA1021 LIN interface for 12 V automotive buses | CAN controller + 3.3 V transceiver over SPI | 3.3 V CAN transceiver for MCUs with built-in CAN |
| Interface | — | — | — | — |
| Best for | Raspberry Pi CAN FD | Car body electronics hacking | CAN on Raspberry Pi and Arduino | ESP32 TWAI and STM32 CAN projects |
| Price | 69 AED | 79 AED | 9 AED | 12 AED |
Downloads
Documents and design files
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