MCP3201-CI/SN Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
The MCP3201-CI/SN is a 12-bit successive approximation ADC from Microchip with a single differential input, SPI interface, and 7.5 µs maximum conversion time. It accepts analog inputs from -0.1 V to 5.1 V and operates in an 8-pin SOIC package. Available in stock worldwide with 1-week lead time and fast shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP3201-CI/SN Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $1.1141(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 MCP3201-CI/SN?
- 12-bit successive approximation ADC with 7.5 µs maximum conversion time for fast and accurate analog-to-digital conversion
- Single differential input accepting 0 V to 5.1 V analog signals, compatible with standard 5 V sensor outputs
- SPI-compatible serial interface in a compact 8-pin SOIC package enabling easy integration with any microcontroller
What is MCP3201-CI/SN used for?
The MCP3201-CI/SN is well suited for precision data acquisition in industrial sensors, portable instruments, and microcontroller-based systems requiring accurate 12-bit analog measurements over an SPI bus. Its differential input configuration rejects common-mode noise, making it ideal for measuring bridge sensors, thermocouples, and other transducers in electrically noisy environments. The compact 8-pin SOIC package and 1-week factory lead time make it a practical choice for both prototyping and volume production.
What are the specifications of MCP3201-CI/SN?
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | SOIC-8 |
| Factory Lead Time | 1Week |
| 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-PDSO-G8 |
| 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 | SOP8,.23 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| 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 | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Package | Small Outline Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.30 |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
Where can I find the MCP3201-CI/SN datasheet?
MCP3201-CI/SN Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Microchip
What are equivalent replacements for MCP3201-CI/SN?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What resolution and conversion speed does the MCP3201-CI/SN offer for precision sensor measurement?
The MCP3201-CI/SN provides 12-bit resolution with a maximum conversion time of 7.5 µs, yielding 4096 discrete levels across the input range. This resolution is sufficient for measuring slow-changing physical quantities such as temperature from a thermistor or pressure from a bridge sensor with better than 1 mV input sensitivity at a 5 V reference.
How does the differential input of MCP3201-CI/SN help in noisy industrial environments compared to single-ended ADCs?
The MCP3201-CI/SN's differential input rejects common-mode noise present on both input lines equally, which is critical in industrial environments with 50 Hz or 60 Hz power-line interference. By measuring only the voltage difference between IN+ and IN- over a -0.1 V to 5.1 V input range, the device produces cleaner 12-bit readings from bridge sensors or remote transducers connected via long cable runs.
When is MCP3201-CI/SN a suitable lower-pin-count alternative to a multi-channel ADC in a microcontroller design?
When a design needs only 1 analog channel and SPI connectivity, the MCP3201-CI/SN in an 8-pin SOIC package avoids the cost and board area of an 8- or 16-channel ADC. Its simple 3-wire SPI interface requires just chip-select, clock, and data-out lines, freeing microcontroller I/O pins and reducing firmware complexity compared to parallel-interface 12-bit converters.
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