MCP2003BT-E/SN Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock

MCP2003BT-E/SN is a single-channel LIN bus transceiver from Microchip in an SOIC-8 package, designed for automotive and industrial LIN 2.x network interfaces. It integrates slew-rate control and fault protection with worldwide availability.

ACTIVEIntegrated CircuitVerified Jun 2026
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MCP2003BT-E/SNSmall Outline Packages
Quick Facts
Manufacturer
Microchip
Package
Small Outline Packages
Pin Count
8
Lifecycle
ACTIVE
Category
Integrated Circuit
Price
From $0.6500(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 MCP2003BT-E/SN?

  • Single LIN 2.x transceiver providing physical layer interface between a microcontroller UART and the LIN bus up to 20 kbps
  • Integrated slew-rate control and bus fault protection for robust automotive and industrial network designs
  • Standard SOIC-8 package with 1.27 mm pitch enables easy PCB assembly and hand-soldering in prototype builds

What is MCP2003BT-E/SN used for?

MCP2003BT-E/SN serves as the physical layer interface in LIN bus networks for automotive body electronics including seat control, mirror adjustment, window lifters, and lighting modules communicating at up to 20 kbps. In industrial automation, it connects microcontroller UARTs to LIN-based sensor clusters and actuator networks where low-speed serial communication over a single wire reduces wiring harness complexity. The SOIC-8 package simplifies integration alongside PIC or AVR MCUs on slave node PCBs.

What are the specifications of MCP2003BT-E/SN?

Manufacturer Package CodeSOIC-8
Factory Lead Time28Weeks
YTEOL14
JESD-30 CodeR-PDSO-G8
JESD-609 Codee3
Number of Functions1
Number of Transceivers1
Package Body MaterialPLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Equivalence CodeSOP8,.25
Package ShapeRECTANGULAR
Package StyleSMALL OUTLINE
Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel)260
Screening LevelTS 16949
Supply Voltage-Nom12V
Surface MountYES
Telecom IC TypeLIN TRANSCEIVER
Terminal FinishMatte Tin (Sn)
Terminal FormGULL WING
Terminal Pitch1.27mm
Terminal PositionDUAL
PackageSmall Outline Packages

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)
Moisture Sensitivity LevelMSL 1
ECCNEAR99
HTS Code8542.39.00.01
Country of OriginThailand

Where can I find the MCP2003BT-E/SN datasheet?

MCP2003BT-E/SN Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Microchip

What are equivalent replacements for MCP2003BT-E/SN?

Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for MCP2003BT-E/SN:

MCP2003AT-E/SNMicrochip Technology Inc

Lin compatible driver with WAKE input

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MCP2003B-E/SNMicrochip Technology Inc

LIN Transceiver in Dongbu Process

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MCP2003-E/SNMicrochip Technology Inc

LIN-Compatible driver with Wake input

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Frequently Asked Questions

What maximum data rate does MCP2003BT-E/SN support on a LIN bus network?

MCP2003BT-E/SN supports LIN bus data rates up to 20 kbps as specified by LIN 2.x standards. At 20 kbps the transceiver provides a single-wire half-duplex interface between the microcontroller UART and the bus, with integrated slew-rate control that keeps electromagnetic emissions within automotive EMC limits even across cable lengths of several metres typical in vehicle harnesses.

How does MCP2003BT-E/SN protect the LIN bus node from wiring faults in automotive environments?

MCP2003BT-E/SN incorporates bus fault protection features that tolerate shorts to battery voltage (up to +40 V load dump) and shorts to ground on the LIN pin without damaging the device. This protection is critical in automotive harnesses where wiring faults during assembly or operation can expose bus nodes to transient voltages well above the 12 V nominal supply, saving costly ECU replacement in the field.

For a LIN slave node design, when should an engineer choose MCP2003BT-E/SN over integrating LIN PHY inside an MCU?

When using a general-purpose PIC or AVR microcontroller that lacks a built-in LIN PHY, MCP2003BT-E/SN adds full LIN 2.x physical layer compliance via a standard UART interface at the cost of only 1 additional SOIC-8 IC and minimal passives. Integrated LIN PHY MCUs typically cost 20–50 % more per unit; for high-volume slave nodes such as window switches or mirror actuators where hundreds of thousands of units are built annually, the external transceiver approach can reduce BOM cost despite the added component.

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