MCP121T-315E/TT Microchip Integrated Circuit (SOT23 (3-Pin)) In Stock

The MCP121T-315E/TT is a single-channel voltage supervisor IC from Microchip with a fixed 3.15 V threshold, open-drain active-low reset output, and only 1 µA quiescent current. It monitors supply voltage and asserts a reset signal during brownout or power-up events. Available in the compact SOT-23-3 surface-mount package from authorized global distributors.

ACTIVEIntegrated CircuitVerified Jun 2026
Package / Visual Reference
MCP121T-315E/TTSOT23 (3-Pin)
Quick Facts
Manufacturer
Microchip
Package
SOT23 (3-Pin)
Pin Count
3
Lifecycle
ACTIVE
Category
Integrated Circuit
Price
From $0.2400(MOQ 1)
Temp Range
-40.0°C to 125.0°C
RoHS
Compliant
Lead Time
3–7 business days
Shipping
DHL Express · Worldwide

Key Features

  • Fixed 3.15 V supervisory threshold for accurate brownout detection
  • Open-drain active-low RESET output for easy wired-OR configurations
  • Ultra-low 1 µA quiescent current for battery-sensitive applications
  • SOT-23-3 surface-mount package for space-constrained PCB layouts
  • No external components required for complete reset function
  • RoHS-compliant with halogen-free construction

Applications

The MCP121T-315E/TT is designed for microcontroller reset and brownout protection in portable consumer electronics, wearable devices, and battery-powered IoT nodes where quiescent current must be kept below 1 µA. Its open-drain output allows multiple supervisors to be wired together on a shared reset bus, making it convenient for multi-rail power sequencing in compact designs. The tiny SOT-23-3 package fits easily into space-constrained layouts such as coin-cell powered sensor tags and smart card readers.

Specifications

Pbfree CodeYes
Manufacturer Package CodeSOT-23-3
Factory Lead Time6Weeks
YTEOL9
Additional FeatureBAT BUP SW:N;MNL RST:N;OV DET:N;PW FL IP:N;PW FL IO:N;PW FL OP:N;PRG RST DLY:N;UV DET:N;WD:N;WWD:N
Adjustable ThresholdNO
Analog IC - Other TypeVOLTAGE SUPERVISOR/RESET IC
JESD-30 CodeR-PDSO-G3
JESD-609 Codee3
Number of Channels1
Number of Functions1
Package Body MaterialPLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Equivalence CodeTO-236
Package ShapeRECTANGULAR
Package StyleSMALL OUTLINE, THIN PROFILE
Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel)260
Qualification StatusNot Qualified
Screening LevelTS 16949
Supply Current-Max (Isup)0.02mA
Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup)5.5V
Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup)1V
Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup)3V
Surface MountYES
Temperature GradeAUTOMOTIVE
Terminal FinishMatte Tin (Sn)
Terminal FormGULL WING
Terminal Pitch0.95mm
Terminal PositionDUAL
Threshold Voltage-Nom+3.08V
PackageSOT23 (3-Pin)

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)
Moisture Sensitivity LevelMSL 1
ECCNEAR99
HTS Code8542.39.00.01
Country of OriginMainland China, Thailand

Datasheet

MCP121T-315E/TT Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Microchip

Alternate & Equivalent Parts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the MCP121T-315E/TT's 1 µA quiescent current benefit a coin-cell powered IoT sensor design?

With only 1 µA quiescent current, the MCP121T-315E/TT draws negligible power from a 220 mAh CR2032 coin cell, contributing less than 0.5% of the total power budget in typical sleep-mode sensor applications. Over a one-year deployment, the supervisor itself consumes under 9 mAh, extending battery life by months compared to supervisors with 10 µA or higher standby current.

When is an open-drain reset output preferable to a push-pull output in a microcontroller system using the MCP121T-315E/TT?

An open-drain active-low reset output is preferable when multiple devices share a single RESET bus, since each device can pull the line low independently without creating bus contention. The MCP121T-315E/TT's open-drain configuration allows a manual reset button, a watchdog timer output, and the supervisor itself to all drive the same 3-pin reset net through a single pull-up resistor, simplifying PCB routing and reducing part count.

How does the SOT-23-3 package of the MCP121T-315E/TT compare to TO-92 supervisors in a compact wearable PCB?

The SOT-23-3 surface-mount package of the MCP121T-315E/TT measures approximately 2.9 mm x 1.3 mm with 0.95 mm pitch, occupying roughly 80% less board area than a comparable TO-92 through-hole device. For a wearable PCB constrained to under 400 mm², this reduction frees space for additional sensors or battery capacity, and the surface-mount footprint eliminates the need for through-hole drilling that weakens thin, flexible substrates.

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