MCP3201-CI/P Microchip Integrated Circuit (Dual-In-Line Packages) In Stock
The MCP3201-CI/P is a 12-bit successive approximation ADC with differential input and SPI-compatible serial interface, featuring a maximum conversion time of 7.5 µs and analog input range up to 5.1 V, packaged in PDIP-8 for straightforward prototyping and data acquisition.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Dual-In-Line Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP3201-CI/P Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 85.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 12-bit resolution successive approximation ADC for high-accuracy analog conversion
- Differential input configuration for noise-rejection in sensor measurement
- Maximum conversion time of 7.5 µs enabling fast sample rates
- Analog input voltage range from -0.1 V to 5.1 V for broad signal compatibility
- 8-pin PDIP package for easy through-hole prototyping and evaluation
Applications
The MCP3201-CI/P is well suited for precision sensor interfaces, industrial data acquisition, and measurement instruments requiring 12-bit analog-to-digital conversion with a simple SPI bus connection. Its differential input and fast 7.5 µs conversion time make it a practical choice for battery-powered meters, temperature measurement systems, and portable instrumentation where low pin count and high resolution are both important.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | PDIP-8 |
| Factory Lead Time | 8Weeks |
| YTEOL | 8 |
| Analog Input Voltage-Max | 5.1V |
| Analog Input Voltage-Min | -0.1 V |
| Conversion Time-Max | 7.5 µs |
| Converter Type | ADC, SUCCESSIVE APPROXIMATION |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDIP-T8 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Linearity Error-Max (EL) | 0.0488% |
| Number of Analog In Channels | 1 |
| Number of Bits | 12 |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Output Bit Code | BINARY |
| Output Format | SERIAL |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | DIP8,.3 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | IN-LINE |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Sample Rate | 0.1MHz |
| Sample and Hold / Track and Hold | SAMPLE |
| Screening Level | TS 16949 |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 5V |
| Surface Mount | NO |
| Technology | CMOS |
| 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 |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast can the MCP3201-CI/P convert an analog signal, and what resolution does it deliver?
The MCP3201-CI/P achieves a maximum conversion time of 7.5 µs at full supply voltage, producing a 12-bit output word. This resolution translates to 4096 discrete levels across the input span, enabling accurate measurement of slowly varying signals such as temperature sensors or pressure transducers in industrial applications.
Why choose the differential input version of MCP3201 for sensor wiring in electrically noisy environments?
The differential input of MCP3201-CI/P allows the designer to reject common-mode noise present on signal lines. Analog inputs are accepted from -0.1 V to 5.1 V, so the device handles a wide span while canceling interference from motor drives, relay switching, or power-line-coupled noise that would corrupt a single-ended 12-bit reading.
What is the lead time and RoHS status for MCP3201-CI/P, and is an SMT alternative available?
MCP3201-CI/P carries a factory lead time of approximately 8 weeks and is fully RoHS-compliant (Pb-free, JESD-609 code e3). The device is packaged in PDIP-8 for through-hole assembly; designers needing surface-mount versions can evaluate the MCP3201 in SOIC-8 or MSOP-8 packages, which share the same 12-bit SPI ADC core.
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