MCP4921T-E/SN Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
The MCP4921T-E/SN is a 12-bit single-channel digital-to-analog converter from Microchip with a SPI-compatible serial interface, an output voltage range up to 4.096 V, and an SOIC-8 lead-free package. It features an internal voltage reference buffer and is designed for precision analog output generation in embedded instrumentation and control systems.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP4921T-E/SN Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $1.8900(MOQ 1)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 125.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 12-bit resolution single-channel DAC with SPI serial interface
- Analog output voltage up to 4.096 V with internal reference buffer
- SOIC-8 lead-free package (RoHS compliant) for standard SMT assembly
- Fast SPI clock rate supporting high-speed waveform and setpoint updates
- Low power consumption suitable for battery-operated sensor and actuator designs
Applications
The MCP4921T-E/SN is used in precision analog signal generation for industrial process controllers, programmable power supplies, and audio test equipment requiring a stable 12-bit DAC output. It also finds use in calibration reference circuits, sensor excitation biasing, and closed-loop control systems where a microcontroller needs to set an accurate analog voltage via a 3-wire SPI bus.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | SOIC-8 |
| Factory Lead Time | 6Weeks |
| YTEOL | 8 |
| Analog Output Voltage-Max | 4.096V |
| Converter Type | D/A CONVERTER |
| Input Bit Code | BINARY |
| Input Format | SERIAL |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G8 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Linearity Error-Max (EL) | 0.2929% |
| Number of Bits | 12 |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| 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 |
| Settling Time-Nom (tstl) | 4.5 µs |
| Supply Current-Max | 0.35mA |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 5V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Temperature Grade | AUTOMOTIVE |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| ## MCP4921T-E/SN Alternates Showing results | Image |
| Package | Small Outline Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.40 |
| Country of Origin | Mainland China, Thailand |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for MCP4921T-E/SN:
Frequently Asked Questions
What resolution and output voltage range does MCP4921T-E/SN provide for precision analog setpoint generation?
The MCP4921T-E/SN is a 12-bit DAC that produces an output voltage up to 4.096 V, giving 4096 discrete voltage steps. At a full-scale reference of 4.096 V, each LSB corresponds to approximately 1 mV, enabling fine-grained setpoint control for process instrumentation and calibration circuits.
How does MCP4921T-E/SN interface with a microcontroller, and what maximum SPI clock rate does it support?
MCP4921T-E/SN uses a 3-wire SPI-compatible serial interface with CS, SCK, and SDI pins. It accepts standard binary-coded 16-bit SPI words and supports clock rates sufficient for real-time waveform updates, making it easy to drive from any microcontroller SPI peripheral without glue logic across an SOIC-8 footprint.
Is MCP4921T-E/SN RoHS compliant, and what package should procurement specify for tape-and-reel ordering?
Yes, MCP4921T-E/SN is fully RoHS and lead-free compliant (JESD-609 code e3). It is supplied in an SOIC-8 package on tape-and-reel reels with a factory lead time of approximately 6 weeks, and the YTEOL rating of 8 years confirms continued availability for multi-year production planning.
When would MCP4921T-E/SN be selected over MCP4911 (10-bit) for a sensor excitation circuit?
MCP4921T-E/SN is preferred over the 10-bit MCP4911 when the excitation accuracy requires better than 0.1% full-scale resolution. With 12 bits at 4.096 V full scale, it delivers approximately 1 mV steps compared to 4 mV on the 10-bit version, which matters in bridge sensor excitation where small output errors shift the zero reading by tens of µV.
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