MCP1501-40E/SN Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
Microchip MCP1501-40E/SN is a precision fixed 4.096 V three-terminal series voltage reference with 0.08% initial accuracy and up to 30 mA output, housed in an 8-pin SOIC package for high-accuracy ADC and DAC reference applications.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP1501-40E/SN Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.5600(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
- 4.096 V fixed output with ultra-tight 0.08% initial accuracy for 12-bit and 16-bit ADC full-scale calibration
- Three-terminal series architecture supporting up to 30 mA output current for driving multiple reference loads
- Maximum 5.5 V supply input enabling single-supply 3.3 V or 5 V system compatibility
- 8-pin SOIC package with industry-standard footprint for straightforward drop-in reference replacement
- Long production lifecycle (YTEOL 14) ensuring multi-year supply continuity for industrial and medical designs
Applications
The MCP1501-40E/SN is designed for precision analog signal chains in industrial data-acquisition systems, portable medical instruments, and process-control transmitters where a stable 4.096 V reference directly converts to a 1 mV per LSB scale for 12-bit ADCs. Its 0.08% initial accuracy and low temperature drift ensure measurement uncertainty stays within calibration budget across the full -40 degrees C to +125 degrees C extended temperature range. The device also serves as a reference for precision DACs in programmable analog output modules and calibration equipment requiring a traceable 4.096 V anchor.
Specifications
| Manufacturer Package Code | SOIC-8 |
| Factory Lead Time | 16Weeks |
| Date Of Intro | 2016-05-26 |
| YTEOL | 14 |
| Analog IC - Other Type | THREE TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G8 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Number of Outputs | 1 |
| Output Current-Max | 0.03A |
| Output Voltage-Max | 4.1001V |
| Output Voltage-Min | 4.0919V |
| Output Voltage-Nom | 4.096V |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SOP8,.25 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Supply Current-Max (Isup) | 0.55mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | 4.3V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Temp Coef of Voltage-Max | 50ppm/°C |
| Temperature Grade | AUTOMOTIVE |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Trim/Adjustable Output | NO |
| Voltage Tolerance-Max | 0.1% |
| 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 |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What output voltage and accuracy does the MCP1501-40E/SN provide for ADC reference use?
The MCP1501-40E/SN delivers a fixed 4.096 V output with a guaranteed initial accuracy of 0.08% (approximately 3.3 mV worst-case), which maps directly to a 1 mV per LSB scale on a 12-bit ADC with 4.096 V full-scale input, simplifying firmware conversion without additional scaling factors.
How much output current can the MCP1501-40E/SN supply, and which multi-channel ADC topologies benefit from this?
The device supports up to 30 mA output current, sufficient to simultaneously bias the reference pins of multiple ADC channels or drive a ladder-network DAC reference input; this current headroom prevents reference droop in multi-channel 16-bit ADC designs that draw combined reference currents in the 10 mA to 20 mA range during simultaneous sampling.
Over what temperature range does the MCP1501-40E/SN operate, and what does the -40E suffix indicate?
The -40E suffix denotes the extended industrial temperature grade, covering -40 degrees C to +125 degrees C; across this full range the 4.096 V output remains within its accuracy specification, making the MCP1501-40E/SN suitable for outdoor industrial transmitters, automotive test equipment, and down-hole sensing instruments exposed to wide ambient swings.
What makes the MCP1501-40E/SN a stronger alternative to a simple resistor-divider reference in precision systems?
A resistor divider has no active regulation, so its reference voltage shifts with load current and resistor tolerance (typically 1% to 5%); the MCP1501 replaces it with a regulated 4.096 V output holding 0.08% accuracy with 30 mA drive capability, dramatically reducing gain error and drift in 12-bit or 16-bit signal chains without adding significant board area in the 8-pin SOIC footprint.
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