The MC33660 is a Local Interconnect Network (LIN) transceiver designed by Freescale Semiconductor, now NXP Semiconductors. It serves as a physical layer interface between a LIN master/slave controller and the LIN bus. This transceiver is commonly used in automotive applications to facilitate communication between various electronic control units (ECUs).

Applications

• Automotive Body Control Modules (BCM)
• Automotive Door Modules
• Automotive Seat Control Modules
• Automotive Lighting Control Systems
• Industrial control systems using LIN

Features

• LIN 2.0, 2.1, 2.2 and SAE J2602 compliant
• Baud rate up to 20 kbps
• Low power consumption in sleep mode
• Short circuit protection to ground and battery voltage
• Overtemperature protection
• Integrated termination resistor
• Wake-up capability via LIN bus

Benefits

• Standardized communication: Ensures compatibility with LIN networks.
• Low power consumption: Reduces overall system power consumption.
• Robust protection: Prevents damage from short circuits and overtemperature conditions.
• Simplified design: Integrated termination resistor reduces external component count.
• Remote wake-up: Enables the module to be woken up via the LIN bus.
• Reliable communication: Ensures reliable data transfer even in harsh automotive environments.

Additional Details

The MC33660 is designed to meet the stringent requirements of automotive applications, including wide operating temperature range and high electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). It supports various LIN protocols and provides a reliable and cost-effective solution for in-vehicle communication. The device features a wake-up capability, allowing the ECU to be woken up via the LIN bus. Detailed specifications regarding power consumption, operating temperatures, and EMC performance can be found in the official NXP Semiconductors datasheet.

This LIN transceiver is a key component in automotive networks, facilitating communication between various ECUs for functions such as body control, door control, and seat control. The device is Pb-free and RoHS compliant. Please see the manufacturers datasheet for more information.