Application of SIT1043 CAN Transceiver in Automotive ECU

Application of SIT1043 CAN Transceiver in Automotive ECU

Application of SIT1043 CAN Transceiver in Automotive ECU

The ECU, short for Electronic Control Unit, refers to all electronic control systems in a car. With the increasing number of electronic components in new energy and autonomous vehicles, the wiring has become more complex. Currently, data exchange between multiple ECUs in a vehicle is connected via the CAN bus, forming a network system for all ECUs in the vehicle. When the vehicle starts, if all ECUs are functioning normally, it can lead to unnecessary battery consumption. To better utilize the vehicle’s energy and prevent unnecessary battery energy waste, CAN network management can effectively solve this issue, maximizing the efficient use of the vehicle’s battery energy, reducing vehicle costs, and extending the lifespan of the onboard battery. We understand that ECUs can be classified into two categories based on their wake-up methods: local wake-up and remote wake-up via the ECU CAN bus:
01 Local Wake-Up:
The wake-up source comes from the module itself, such as the commonly known KL15 hard wire wake-up or hardware perception wake-up; the characteristic of this wake-up is that the ECU always remains in the After-Running state. When a local wake-up source is detected, the main controller will initiate CAN network communication;
02 Remote Wake-Up:

The wake-up source comes from the network message of the ECU node itself, which can be in a completely sleep state, generally consuming no energy. The characteristic of this wake-up is that only when the CAN transceiver detects a change in bus level or a specific message will it activate the CAN chip INH pin to control the LDO to power the main control chip, thus waking up the ECU node. The SIT1043 CAN transceiver from Chiplink supports both wake-up functions mentioned above; let’s briefly introduce the SIT1043.

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SIT1043 CAN Transceiver Introduction

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SIT1043Function Overview

SIT1043 is a high-speed CAN transceiver that provides an interface between the controller area network (CAN) protocol controller and the physical two-wire CAN bus. The SIT1043 belongs to Chiplink’s third-generation high-speed CAN transceivers, which shows significant improvements compared to the first-generation SIT1040 and the second-generation SIT1042 devices. The SIT1043 implements the CAN physical layer defined in the current ISO1189-2:2016 standard, including the latest timing parameters for defining loop delay symmetry. It offers improved electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) performance, ultra-low power consumption, and passive performance when the power supply voltage is off. Its features also include:

Low power management controls the power supply of the entire node, supports local and remote wake-up, and has wake-up source identification capabilities;

Various protection and diagnostic functions, including bus line short-circuit detection and battery connection detection;

Can be directly connected to microcontrollers with a power supply voltage of 3V to 5V.

If a high-speed CAN network is required where nodes need to be on standby at all times (even when internal VIO and VCC power supplies are off), especially for battery-powered systems, managing these functions makes the SIT1043 an ideal choice.

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SIT1043Package and Pin Description

Application of SIT1043 CAN Transceiver in Automotive ECU
Application of SIT1043 CAN Transceiver in Automotive ECU

Figure 1: SIT1043 Two Package Types

Application of SIT1043 CAN Transceiver in Automotive ECU

Figure 2:SIT1043 Pin Function Description

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SIT1043 Chip Characteristics

Application of SIT1043 CAN Transceiver in Automotive ECU

Figure 3:SIT1043 Characteristics

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SIT1043 Low Power Mode

Application of SIT1043 CAN Transceiver in Automotive ECU

Figure 4:SIT1043 Five Low Power Modes and Power Consumption

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SIT1043 Fault Diagnosis and Status Flags

Application of SIT1043 CAN Transceiver in Automotive ECU

Figure 5: SIT1043 Status Flags and Corresponding Fault Indication

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SIT1043 Typical Control Applications

Application of SIT1043 CAN Transceiver in Automotive ECU
Application of SIT1043 CAN Transceiver in Automotive ECU

Figure 6: SIT1043 Typical 5V and 3.3V System Control Application Diagram

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Typical Applications of SIT1043 CAN Transceiver in Automotive ECU

The most common ECUs include: EMS (Engine Management System), TCU (Transmission Control Unit), BCM (Body Control Module), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), BMS (Battery Management System), VCU (Vehicle Control Unit), etc. As the control range of ECUs has expanded to cruise control, lighting control, airbag control, suspension control, fuel heating control, exhaust control, brake control, EGR, and boost pressure control, we will introduce the application of the SIT1043 in the door control module. In the design of automotive door modules, the technical requirements are:
High-performance electronic devices in limited board space;
Minimal conducted and radiated emissions;
Drive high current loads while achieving low power dissipation;
Comprehensive fault diagnostic identification.
In the following diagram 7, we use the SIT1043 CAN transceiver for system power consumption control management. When the door ECU node has not received any sensor fault alarms, there is no external switch input, and the CAN bus is in an idle state for a certain period, the MCU can control the SIT1043 to EN=H; STB=L; enabling SIT1043 to enter sleep mode. When SIT1043 enters sleep mode, the internal mode control circuit automatically switches the SIT1043 to be powered by VBAT. When the SIT1043 is in sleep mode, the INH pin defaults to a high-impedance state, at which time the external circuit’s pull-down resistor enables the LDO’s EN=L, thus shutting down the LDO’s +5V power output, further turning off the MCU power supply, minimizing the system power consumption of the door ECU node. When there is a sensor fault alarm, or an external switch input, or data communication on the CAN bus, the SIT1043 CAN chip is awakened, and the INH pin outputs a high level, enabling the LDO’s EN=1, powering the system +5V to the MCU and SIT1043 normally. After the MCU powers up and initializes, it can determine the various working modes of the SIT1043 based on system data collection. Through this system power-saving mode management, the system can maintain low power listening for CAN communication and switch interrupts while all other circuit power supplies are turned off, greatly reducing system power consumption and minimizing battery energy loss. During normal operation of the system MCU, the MCU can output the corresponding pin levels of the SIT1043 and the executed operations (specific reference to Figure 5) to obtain the current working status flags, determine the working state of the CAN network, and record and lock the fault causes of the CAN nodes for easier system fault diagnosis and analysis.
Application of SIT1043 CAN Transceiver in Automotive ECU

Figure 7: Automotive Door Circuit Control System Block Diagram

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