MCP1404-E/P Microchip Integrated Circuit (Dual-In-Line Packages) In Stock
Microchip MCP1404-E/P is a dual-channel high-speed MOSFET gate driver capable of sourcing and sinking 4 A peak current with Schmitt-trigger inputs for noise immunity. It supports both high-side and low-side MOSFET drive and operates from a 4.5 V to 18 V supply in an 8-pin PDIP package. Suited for synchronous buck converters, motor drives, and power inverter stages.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Dual-In-Line Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP1404-E/P Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $2.0300(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
- Dual-channel MOSFET driver with 4 A peak source and sink current
- Schmitt-trigger inputs for high noise immunity in switching environments
- High-side and low-side drive capability from 4.5 V to 18 V supply
- Fast rise and fall times enabling high-frequency switching up to hundreds of kHz
- 8-pin PDIP package for easy through-hole prototyping and retrofit
Applications
MCP1404-E/P is widely used as a gate driver in synchronous buck DC-DC converters, H-bridge motor controllers, and power inverter designs where fast MOSFET switching and high peak gate current are required. Its Schmitt-trigger inputs provide reliable operation in electrically noisy environments such as industrial motor drives and automotive power electronics operating at 12 V to 18 V.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | PDIP-8 |
| Factory Lead Time | 8Weeks |
| YTEOL | 9 |
| High Side Driver | YES |
| Input Characteristics | SCHMITT TRIGGER |
| Interface IC Type | BUFFER OR INVERTER BASED MOSFET DRIVER |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDIP-T8 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Number of Functions | 2 |
| Output Characteristics | TOTEM-POLE |
| Output Peak Current Limit-Nom | 4.5A |
| Output Polarity | TRUE |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | DIP8,.3 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | IN-LINE |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Screening Level | TS 16949 |
| Supply Current-Max | 3mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 18V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 4.5V |
| Supply Voltage1-Max | 18V |
| Supply Voltage1-Min | 4.5V |
| Surface Mount | NO |
| Temperature Grade | AUTOMOTIVE |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Turn-off Time | 0.105 µs |
| Turn-on Time | 0.105 µs |
| Package | Dual-In-Line Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.01 |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What peak gate drive current can MCP1404-E/P deliver, and why does this matter for switching speed?
MCP1404-E/P can source and sink up to 4 A of peak gate drive current, which enables fast charging and discharging of MOSFET gate capacitances. Faster gate transitions reduce switching losses in power converters operating above 100 kHz, directly improving efficiency in synchronous buck and boost topologies.
What supply voltage range does MCP1404-E/P support, and can it drive MOSFETs in a 12 V automotive application?
The MCP1404-E/P operates from 4.5 V to 18 V, which covers the nominal 12 V automotive electrical system and its load-dump transients up to approximately 16 V. This makes it suitable as a gate driver in automotive DC-DC converters, reversing H-bridges, and 12 V fan or pump motor controllers.
How do the Schmitt-trigger inputs of MCP1404-E/P improve reliability in noisy PWM control environments?
Schmitt-trigger inputs provide hysteresis on the switching threshold, typically 0.5 V to 1 V, preventing false triggering caused by ground bounce or radiated noise on the PWM signal lines. In high-current motor drive boards with fast-switching FETs, this hysteresis eliminates spurious shoot-through events that can destroy the power stage.
What lead time and package options are available for MCP1404-E/P, and is a surface-mount variant offered?
The PDIP-8 variant MCP1404-E/P has a Microchip factory lead time of 8 weeks. Microchip also offers the MCP1404T-E/SN in an SOIC-8 surface-mount package for production-volume PCB assemblies, enabling designers to use the same driver IC in both prototype (through-hole) and production (SMT) builds without functional changes.
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