MCP1406T-E/SN Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
Microchip MCP1406T-E/SN is a single-channel, high-speed MOSFET gate driver with 6 A peak output current and Schmitt trigger input, housed in an 8-pin SOIC package. Supports 4.5 V to 18 V supply range for high-side gate drive in DC-DC converters, motor drives, and power stage designs.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP1406T-E/SN Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $1.0100(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
- 6 A peak gate drive current with fast rise and fall times for rapid MOSFET switching in DC-DC converters operating at frequencies up to 1 MHz
- Schmitt trigger input with wide 4.5 V to 18 V supply range for noise-immune interfacing with PWM controllers in noisy switching power environments
- High-side capable single-channel MOSFET driver in compact 8-pin SOIC-8 (MS-012) package for easy integration into power stage PCB layouts
Applications
The MCP1406T-E/SN is designed for driving N-channel or P-channel MOSFETs in synchronous buck converters, boost converters, and half-bridge motor drives where 6 A peak gate current is required to minimize switching losses at frequencies up to 1 MHz. Its Schmitt trigger input rejects noise on PWM control lines in high-dV/dt switching environments, making it suitable for motor controller power stages in industrial equipment. The 4.5 V to 18 V supply range and 8-pin SOIC footprint make it a versatile drop-in gate driver for power supply designs operating from 5 V, 12 V, or 15 V gate drive rails.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | SOIC-8 |
| Factory Lead Time | 6Weeks |
| 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 | 1 |
| Output Characteristics | TOTEM-POLE |
| Output Peak Current Limit-Nom | 6A |
| Output Polarity | INVERTED |
| 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 | 0.5mA |
| 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 |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What peak gate drive current can MCP1406T-E/SN deliver to a MOSFET gate in a switching power supply?
The MCP1406T-E/SN delivers 6 A peak gate drive current, enabling rapid charging and discharging of MOSFET gate capacitances in high-frequency DC-DC converters. At a gate charge of 50 nC, the 6 A peak current reduces transition time to approximately 8 ns, supporting switching frequencies up to 1 MHz with low switching losses in buck, boost, and full-bridge topologies.
How does the Schmitt trigger input on MCP1406T-E/SN improve performance in noisy gate drive circuits?
The Schmitt trigger input provides hysteresis, typically 0.3 V to 0.5 V, preventing false triggering caused by noise spikes or slow input edges on the PWM control signal. In a motor drive or DC-DC converter board with high dV/dt switching transitions of 10 V/ns or more, this hysteresis ensures the MCP1406T-E/SN only responds to legitimate PWM transitions, avoiding shoot-through or unintended MOSFET switching that could damage the power stage.
What supply voltage range does MCP1406T-E/SN support and which gate drive rails does it cover in common power designs?
The MCP1406T-E/SN operates from 4.5 V to 18 V supply voltage, covering standard gate drive rails of 5 V, 12 V, and 15 V used in industrial and consumer power designs. The 12 V gate drive rail is the most common for N-channel MOSFETs with 10 V gate threshold, while 15 V is used for SiC or high-threshold devices; the 18 V maximum allows margin for transients on unregulated gate drive supplies in motor inverter designs.
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