MC3486NAlternatives & Equivalent Parts
About MC3486N
MC3486N is a Integrated Circuit component manufactured by Texas Instruments. It comes in a Dual-In-Line Packages package. Below you'll find known alternative and equivalent parts that can serve as replacements in your design.
Specification Comparison
| Parameter | MC3486NSource | MC3487NE4 | MC3486D | MC3486NE4 | MC3487N | MC3486DG4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Package Type | Dual-In-Line Packages | — | — | Dual-In-Line Packages | Dual-In-Line Packages | Small Outline Packages |
| Pin Count | 16 | — | — | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Temperature Range | ~ 70.0°C | — | — | ~ 70.0°C | ~ 70.0°C | ~ 70.0°C |
| Price | $0.7250 | $1.1618 | $0.6000 | $1.1618 | $0.7450 | $0.4070 |
| Electrical Parameters | ||||||
| Pbfree Code | Yes | — | — | Yes | — | Yes |
| YTEOL | 15 | — | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Differential Output | NO | — | — | NO | YES | NO |
| High Level Input Current-Max | 0.0001 A | — | — | 0.0001 A | 0.00005 A | 0.0001 A |
| Input Characteristics | DIFFERENTIAL | — | — | DIFFERENTIAL | STANDARD | DIFFERENTIAL |
| Interface IC Type | LINE RECEIVER | — | — | LINE RECEIVER | LINE DRIVER | LINE RECEIVER |
| Interface Standard | EIA-422-B; TIA-422-B; EIA-423-B; TIA-423-B; V.10; V.11 | — | — | EIA-422-B; TIA-422-B; EIA-423-B; TIA-423-B; V.10; V.11 | EIA-422-B; TIA-422-B; V.11 | EIA-422-B; TIA-422-B; EIA-423-B; TIA-423-B; V.10; V.11 |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDIP-T16 | — | — | R-PDIP-T16 | R-PDIP-T16 | R-PDSO-G16 |
| JESD-609 Code | e4 | — | — | e4 | e4 | e4 |
| Number of Functions | 2 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Out Swing-Min | 2.2 V | — | — | 2.2 V | 2 V | 2.2 V |
| Output Characteristics | 3-STATE | — | — | 3-STATE | 3-STATE | 3-STATE |
| Output Low Current-Max | 0.008 A | — | — | 0.008 A | 0.002 A | 0.008 A |
| Output Polarity | TRUE | — | — | TRUE | COMPLEMENTARY | TRUE |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY | — | — | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | DIP16,.3 | — | — | DIP16,.3 | DIP16,.3 | SOP16,.25 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR | — | — | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | IN-LINE | — | — | IN-LINE | IN-LINE | SMALL OUTLINE |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified | — | — | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified |
| Receive Delay-Max | 35 ns | — | — | 35 ns | — | 35 ns |
| Receiver Number of Bits | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | 4 |
| Supply Current-Max | 85 mA | — | — | 85 mA | 85 mA | 85 mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 5.25 V | — | — | 5.25 V | 5.25 V | 5.25 V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 4.75 V | — | — | 4.75 V | 4.75 V | 4.75 V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 5 V | — | — | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V |
| Supply Voltage1-Max | 5.25 V | — | — | 5.25 V | 5.25 V | 5.25 V |
| Supply Voltage1-Min | 4.75 V | — | — | 4.75 V | 4.75 V | 4.75 V |
| Supply Voltage1-Nom | 5 V | — | — | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V |
| Surface Mount | NO | — | — | NO | NO | YES |
| Technology | BIPOLAR | — | — | BIPOLAR | BIPOLAR | BIPOLAR |
| Temperature Grade | COMMERCIAL | — | — | COMMERCIAL | COMMERCIAL | COMMERCIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | — | — | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE | — | — | THROUGH-HOLE | THROUGH-HOLE | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54 mm | — | — | 2.54 mm | 2.54 mm | 1.27 mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL | — | — | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL |
| ## MC3486N Alternates Showing results | Image | — | — | — | — | — |
| Driver Number of Bits | — | — | — | — | 4 | — |
| Transmit Delay-Max | — | — | — | — | 20 ns | — |
| ## MC3487N Alternates Showing results | — | — | — | — | Image | — |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | — | — | — | — | — | 260 |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NOT SPECIFIED |
Cells highlighted in yellow indicate differing values across parts. Always verify with official datasheets before substitution.
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What is equivalent to MC3486N?
Known equivalents for MC3486N include MC3487NE4, MC3486D, MC3486NE4. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.
Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of MC3486N?
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