MCP2004AT-E/SN Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
MCP2004AT-E/SN is a single-channel LIN bus transceiver IC from Microchip in an 8-pin SOIC package. It supports LIN 2.x protocols at up to 20 kbps and operates on a 12 V automotive supply rail. Designed for body electronics and automotive sensor nodes requiring reliable single-wire serial communication.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- OBSOLETE
- Datasheet
- MCP2004AT-E/SN Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.7868(MOQ 25)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 125.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- LIN 2.x compliant transceiver supporting up to 20 kbps single-wire serial data rate
- Operates from 8 V to 18 V automotive supply with wake-up capability from LIN bus
- Integrated slope control and current limiting for reduced EMI on LIN network
- 8-pin SOIC package suits compact automotive PCB modules and sensor nodes
- Thermal shutdown and short-circuit protection for robust in-vehicle operation
Applications
MCP2004AT-E/SN is deployed in automotive body control modules, door handle sensors, and HVAC actuators where cost-effective single-wire LIN communication replaces dedicated point-to-point wiring. It connects microcontrollers operating at 3.3 V or 5 V logic to a 12 V LIN bus without external level-shifting circuitry. The device also suits industrial sub-bus applications such as smart lighting fixtures and building automation nodes that adopt LIN for low-bandwidth local networks.
Specifications
| Manufacturer Package Code | SOIC-8 |
| YTEOL | 0 |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G8 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Number of Transceivers | 1 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SOP8,.25 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Screening Level | TS 16949 |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 12V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Telecom IC Type | LIN TRANSCEIVER |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 30 |
| Package | Small Outline Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.01 |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for MCP2004AT-E/SN:
Frequently Asked Questions
What maximum data rate does the MCP2004AT-E/SN support on the LIN bus?
The MCP2004AT-E/SN supports a maximum LIN bus data rate of 20 kbps, conforming to the LIN 2.x specification. This 20 kbps throughput is sufficient for sensor readout and actuator command traffic in automotive body electronics such as seat position controllers, window lifters, and interior lighting nodes.
How does MCP2004AT-E/SN handle electromagnetic interference on a noisy 12 V automotive harness?
The device uses integrated slope control on its LIN bus driver, limiting the bus voltage slew rate to reduce radiated EMI below the limits set by CISPR 25. Combined with a built-in current-limiting circuit and 8-pin SOIC layout, this keeps emissions below 54 dBµV/m across the 150 kHz to 30 MHz frequency range relevant to automotive interference standards.
Can MCP2004AT-E/SN interface directly with a 3.3 V microcontroller UART without level translators?
Yes, the MCP2004AT-E/SN accepts 3.3 V to 5 V logic levels on its TXD and RXD pins while driving a 12 V LIN bus externally. This direct interfacing eliminates the need for external level-shifter ICs, reducing BOM cost and simplifying PCB routing for any 32-bit or 8-bit MCU operating from a 3.3 V rail in a 12 V automotive environment.
What protection features make MCP2004AT-E/SN suitable for long-term deployment in automotive systems?
MCP2004AT-E/SN includes thermal shutdown, short-circuit protection on the LIN bus pin, and bus pin ESD protection rated to ±8 kV HBM. These features allow the transceiver to survive wiring harness shorts, reverse-battery transients up to -27 V, and electrostatic discharge events encountered during assembly and in-field maintenance across a -40°C to 125°C operating range.
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