MCP14E4-E/SN Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
The MCP14E4-E/SN is a dual 4 A MOSFET gate driver with Schmitt-trigger inputs and high-side/low-side drive capability in an 8-pin SOIC package. Available from stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP14E4-E/SN Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $1.2157(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 MCP14E4-E/SN?
- Dual-channel gate drive with 4 A peak source/sink current for fast MOSFET switching in power converters
- Schmitt-trigger input thresholds providing noise-immune triggering from PWM controllers with slow or noisy edges
- High-side and low-side driver topology enabling direct half-bridge drive without external bootstrap diodes
- SOIC-8 package with industry-standard 1.27 mm pitch for automated assembly in high-volume production
- RoHS-compliant (JESD-609 e3) lead-free construction supporting global regulatory compliance
What is MCP14E4-E/SN used for?
The MCP14E4-E/SN serves as the gate driver stage in DC-DC converters, synchronous buck regulators, and half-bridge inverters where 4 A peak drive current is needed to switch power MOSFETs in under 20 ns at switching frequencies up to 1 MHz. Motor drive applications use its dual-channel output to independently control high-side and low-side FETs in an H-bridge without shoot-through, aided by the built-in Schmitt-trigger input hysteresis. Battery charger and LED driver designs also benefit from its robust drive capability when replacing weaker resistor-divider gate drive networks.
What are the specifications of MCP14E4-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 | 4A |
| 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 Voltage-Nom | 12V |
| Supply Voltage1-Max | 18V |
| Supply Voltage1-Min | 4.5V |
| Supply Voltage1-Nom | 12V |
| 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 | 0.11 µs |
| Turn-on Time | 0.11 µs |
| Package | Small Outline Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.60 |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
Where can I find the MCP14E4-E/SN datasheet?
MCP14E4-E/SN Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Microchip
What are equivalent replacements for MCP14E4-E/SN?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What peak output current does the MCP14E4-E/SN deliver, and how does it affect MOSFET switching speed?
The MCP14E4-E/SN provides 4 A peak source and sink current per channel, enabling a 10 nF MOSFET gate to be charged or discharged in approximately 12 ns, reducing switching losses in converters operating above 200 kHz switching frequency.
How does the Schmitt-trigger input of the MCP14E4-E/SN improve noise immunity in PWM gate drive circuits?
The Schmitt-trigger inputs provide hysteresis of approximately 0.5 V, preventing false triggering caused by coupled switching noise or slow PWM edges from microcontrollers, which is critical in layouts where gate-drive signal traces run adjacent to high-dV/dt switch nodes switching at 400 V/µs or faster.
Can the MCP14E4-E/SN drive both high-side and low-side MOSFETs in a synchronous buck converter?
Yes, the MCP14E4-E/SN integrates 2 independent driver channels allowing direct connection to both the high-side and low-side MOSFETs of a synchronous buck stage, reducing BOM by eliminating discrete bootstrap driver ICs while maintaining 4 A peak drive per channel.
For a 48 V to 12 V synchronous buck converter switching at 500 kHz, what advantages does the MCP14E4-E/SN offer over a weaker RC gate drive?
At 500 kHz, a simple RC gate drive network with 1 Ω to 10 Ω series resistor provides only 0.5 A to 5 A instantaneous current versus the MCP14E4-E/SN's guaranteed 4 A peak, cutting gate transition time by 3× to 5× and reducing MOSFET switching losses by approximately 40% at 500 kHz.
What operating temperature range does the MCP14E4-E/SN E-grade support for industrial converter designs?
The E-grade MCP14E4-E/SN is rated for an extended industrial operating temperature range of -40°C to +125°C, ensuring reliable gate drive performance in enclosed power supply enclosures, automotive auxiliary converters, and industrial motor drives operating in high-ambient environments.
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