MCP14E4-E/P Microchip Integrated Circuit (Dual-In-Line Packages) In Stock
The MCP14E4-E/P is a dual 4 A peak MOSFET gate driver from Microchip with Schmitt trigger inputs and non-inverting/inverting outputs for flexible gate-drive topology. It operates from a 4.5 V to 18 V supply in an 8-pin PDIP package, suitable for through-hole switching power supply and motor-drive designs.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Dual-In-Line Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP14E4-E/P Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $1.7600(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 4 A peak gate driver with separate source and sink channels for fast MOSFET switching
- Wide supply range of 4.5 V to 18 V covering 5 V, 12 V, and 15 V gate-drive rails
- Schmitt trigger inputs with hysteresis for noise-immune PWM signal reception
- One non-inverting and one inverting output enabling push-pull or complementary gate-drive configurations
- 8-pin PDIP-8 through-hole package for easy prototyping and hand-soldering
- Pb-free and RoHS compliant with JESD-609 e3 lead-free code
Applications
The MCP14E4-E/P is used as a gate driver for power MOSFETs and IGBTs in switching regulators, half-bridge converters, and H-bridge motor-drive circuits requiring 4 A peak drive strength. Its dual-channel design with complementary outputs also suits synchronous rectification stages and bootstrap gate-drive topologies operating from 12 V or 15 V gate-drive supplies.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | PDIP-8 |
| Factory Lead Time | 11Weeks |
| 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 | 4A |
| 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 Voltage-Nom | 12V |
| Supply Voltage1-Max | 18V |
| Supply Voltage1-Min | 4.5V |
| Supply Voltage1-Nom | 12V |
| 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 | 0.11 µs |
| Turn-on Time | 0.11 µs |
| Package | Dual-In-Line Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.60 |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the 4 A peak drive current of MCP14E4-E/P compare to lower-current MOSFET drivers in high-frequency designs?
With 4 A peak source and sink current, MCP14E4-E/P can charge and discharge MOSFET gate capacitances of up to 100 nC in under 25 ns, enabling clean switching transitions at frequencies above 200 kHz where slower 1 A to 2 A drivers create excessive switching losses.
Can MCP14E4-E/P drive a half-bridge topology from a 15 V gate-drive rail?
Yes, MCP14E4-E/P operates from 4.5 V to 18 V, so a 15 V gate-drive rail is fully supported; the non-inverting and inverting output pair directly drives high-side and low-side MOSFETs in a half-bridge with 4 A peak current, reducing the need for external buffer stages.
What is the lead time for MCP14E4-E/P and how should production planners handle supply risk?
Factory lead time is approximately 11 weeks; production planners should maintain safety stock equivalent to at least 12 weeks of demand or qualify the SMD variant MCP14E4-E/SN in an 8-pin SOIC-8 footprint as an alternate to avoid line stoppages during peak demand periods.
Does the Schmitt trigger input on MCP14E4-E/P reduce false triggering in noisy switching-converter environments?
Yes, the Schmitt trigger input provides input hysteresis of approximately 0.6 V at 5 V supply, preventing spurious gate pulses from high-frequency switching noise and ground bounce that commonly appear on PWM control lines in DC-DC converters operating above 100 kHz.
Is MCP14E4-E/P available in a surface-mount alternative for high-volume PCB production?
Microchip offers the MCP14E4 in an 8-pin SOIC-8 SMD variant for surface-mount reflow assembly, while MCP14E4-E/P in the PDIP-8 through-hole package with 2.54 mm pitch is preferred for prototype builds and through-hole rework requiring 4 A peak gate-drive capability.
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