MCP2140A-I/P Microchip Integrated Circuit (Dual-In-Line Packages) In Stock
Microchip MCP2140A-I/P is an IrDA Standard Controller supporting DTE and DCE modes in an 18-pin DIP package. It features integrated IR encoder/decoder with baud rates up to 115.2 kbps. Available from stock worldwide with competitive pricing.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Dual-In-Line Packages
- Pin Count
- 18
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP2140A-I/P Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $1.5373(MOQ 1)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 85.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of MCP2140A-I/P?
- Integrated IrDA encoder/decoder supporting baud rates from 1.2 kbps up to 115.2 kbps
- Supports both DTE and DCE modes for flexible device connectivity
- 18-pin PDIP package with 3.3 V to 5 V supply voltage operation
What is MCP2140A-I/P used for?
The MCP2140A-I/P is well-suited for short-range wireless data transfer in embedded systems such as handheld devices, printers, and industrial PDAs. Its IrDA-compliant interface makes it ideal for point-of-sale terminals, medical instruments, and legacy serial-to-IR bridging applications requiring compliance with IrDA 1.0 and SIR standards up to 115.2 kbps.
What are the specifications of MCP2140A-I/P?
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | PDIP-18 |
| Factory Lead Time | 6Weeks |
| YTEOL | 8 |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDIP-T18 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | DIP18,.3 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | IN-LINE |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Screening Level | TS 16949 |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 3V |
| Surface Mount | NO |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Telecom IC Type | TELECOM CIRCUIT |
| Temperature Grade | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Package | Dual-In-Line Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.01 |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
Where can I find the MCP2140A-I/P datasheet?
MCP2140A-I/P Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Microchip
What are equivalent replacements for MCP2140A-I/P?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What baud rates does the MCP2140A-I/P support for IrDA communication?
The MCP2140A-I/P supports IrDA SIR baud rates from 1.2 kbps up to 115.2 kbps, making it compatible with standard asynchronous serial UARTs operating at 3.3 V or 5 V supply voltage.
Can the MCP2140A-I/P operate in both DTE and DCE modes, and what does that mean for system design?
Yes, the MCP2140A-I/P supports both DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) and DCE (Data Communications Equipment) modes. This dual-mode capability allows designers to interface the IC with a wide range of devices without additional logic, reducing BOM count and simplifying PCB layout for the 18-pin PDIP footprint.
How does the MCP2140A-I/P compare to a software IrDA stack implementation in terms of resource usage?
The MCP2140A-I/P offloads IrDA framing and encoding entirely in hardware, freeing the host MCU from handling timing-critical 115.2 kbps bit manipulation. This results in lower CPU load, deterministic latency under 1 µs pulse-width encoding, and eliminates the need for a dedicated software IrDA library.
What package does MCP2140A-I/P use and how many pins does it have?
The MCP2140A-I/P comes in an 18-pin PDIP (Plastic Dual In-Line Package) with 0.3-inch row spacing, suitable for through-hole PCB assembly and breadboard prototyping in industrial and consumer designs.
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