MCP1404-E/SN Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
Microchip MCP1404-E/SN is a dual-channel, high-speed MOSFET gate driver capable of sourcing and sinking 4.5 A peak gate current, with Schmitt-trigger inputs for noise immunity, operating from 4.5 V to 18 V. Housed in a standard SOIC-8 package for synchronous buck, H-bridge, and motor control applications.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP1404-E/SN Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $1.8000(MOQ 1)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 125.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of MCP1404-E/SN?
- 4.5 A peak source and sink gate drive current for fast MOSFET switching with minimal switching losses
- Schmitt-trigger input thresholds provide noise immunity for reliable operation in high-dV/dt power converter environments
- Dual independent channels in SOIC-8 with 4.5 V to 18 V supply range covering most DC-DC and motor-driver topologies
What is MCP1404-E/SN used for?
The MCP1404-E/SN is used in synchronous buck and boost DC-DC converters, full-bridge and H-bridge motor controllers, and gate-drive stages for high-side and low-side MOSFETs in power inverters. Its high 4.5 A peak drive capability reduces MOSFET switching time at hundreds of kHz, lowering switching losses in applications such as battery chargers, servo drives, and class-D audio amplifiers.
What are the specifications of MCP1404-E/SN?
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | SOIC-8 |
| Factory Lead Time | 7Weeks |
| YTEOL | 9 |
| High Side Driver | YES |
| Input Characteristics | SCHMITT TRIGGER |
| Interface IC Type | BUFFER OR INVERTER BASED MOSFET DRIVER |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G8 |
| 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 | SOP8,.25 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| 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 | YES |
| Temperature Grade | AUTOMOTIVE |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Turn-off Time | 0.105 µs |
| Turn-on Time | 0.105 µs |
| Package | Small Outline Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.01 |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
Where can I find the MCP1404-E/SN datasheet?
MCP1404-E/SN Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Microchip
What are equivalent replacements for MCP1404-E/SN?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the MCP1404-E/SN 4.5 A gate drive current benefit MOSFET switching speed in a 300 kHz synchronous buck converter?
With 4.5 A peak gate current, the MCP1404-E/SN can charge a 10 nC gate charge MOSFET in approximately 2 ns, significantly reducing switching transition time at 300 kHz. Shorter switching edges lower cross-conduction overlap losses and reduce body-diode conduction time in synchronous rectification stages, improving efficiency of the buck converter output stage by several percentage points compared to a 1 A gate driver.
Why are Schmitt-trigger inputs on the MCP1404-E/SN important for noisy H-bridge motor control PCBs?
Schmitt-trigger inputs add hysteresis to the logic threshold, typically 0.5 V to 1 V, preventing false triggering from fast dV/dt transients and ground bounce that are common in high-current H-bridge switching stages. In motor-control boards where 10 A to 50 A switching generates substantial common-mode noise on the control signal ground, the Schmitt-trigger input of the MCP1404-E/SN prevents shoot-through events that would otherwise destroy the bridge MOSFETs.
Can the MCP1404-E/SN drive both high-side and low-side MOSFETs simultaneously in a half-bridge topology?
The MCP1404-E/SN provides 2 independent non-inverting gate drive channels, each rated at 4.5 A peak, within one SOIC-8 package. For a half-bridge topology both channels can independently drive their respective MOSFETs with propagation delays matched to within a few nanoseconds, and the 4.5 V to 18 V supply range supports 12 V and 15 V gate-drive rails common in industrial power stages. Dead-time generation must be handled by the PWM controller external to the MCP1404.
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