MCP1407-E/P Microchip Integrated Circuit (Dual-In-Line Packages) In Stock
MCP1407-E/P is a single high-speed MOSFET gate driver from Microchip with Schmitt-trigger input, 6 A peak output current, and 4.5 V to 18 V supply range, housed in a DIP-8 package.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Dual-In-Line Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP1407-E/P Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.8995(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
- Single high-side capable MOSFET driver with 6 A peak output current for fast gate charging
- Schmitt-trigger input improves noise immunity and supports slow or noisy PWM control signals
- Wide supply range of 4.5 V to 18 V compatible with 5 V logic and 12 V power systems
- DIP-8 package for easy prototyping and through-hole industrial power converter designs
Applications
The MCP1407-E/P is designed for driving power MOSFETs and IGBTs in DC-DC converters, motor drives, and switch-mode power supplies requiring fast switching and high peak drive currents. Its Schmitt-trigger input makes it robust against noisy PWM waveforms common in industrial environments. The device is equally useful in synchronous rectification stages and half-bridge or full-bridge inverter circuits where accurate gate timing at up to 18 V rails is essential.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | PDIP-8 |
| Factory Lead Time | 13Weeks |
| 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 | 1 |
| Output Characteristics | TOTEM-POLE |
| Output Peak Current Limit-Nom | 6A |
| 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 | 0.5mA |
| 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
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for MCP1407-E/P:
Frequently Asked Questions
What peak output current can the MCP1407-E/P deliver to a MOSFET gate, and why does that matter?
The MCP1407-E/P delivers a 6 A peak output current, allowing it to charge and discharge large MOSFET gate capacitances very quickly. Faster gate transitions reduce switching losses in DC-DC converters and motor drivers operating at frequencies up to several hundred kilohertz.
How does the Schmitt-trigger input on MCP1407-E/P benefit noisy PWM environments?
The Schmitt-trigger input provides hysteresis, typically around 0.5 V, that prevents spurious triggering from noise or slow-rising PWM edges. This is critical in motor control and power supply designs where long PCB traces or switching transients can corrupt control signals at 4.5 V to 18 V supply rails.
In which power conversion topologies is the MCP1407-E/P most commonly used?
MCP1407-E/P is widely used in synchronous buck converters, boost converters, half-bridge inverters, and full-bridge motor drives. Its 6 A peak drive and single-channel architecture make it straightforward to pair with complementary drivers for bridge stages switching at voltages up to 18 V.
What are the key differences between MCP1407-E/P and MCP1406-E/P for selecting the right driver?
MCP1407-E/P is an inverting MOSFET driver whereas MCP1406-E/P is non-inverting. Both share the 6 A peak output and DIP-8 package with supply up to 18 V, so the choice depends solely on whether the PWM controller output polarity requires inversion to achieve correct MOSFET turn-on timing.
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