MCP6042-I/MS Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
The MCP6042-I/MS is a dual micropower operational amplifier from Microchip with a 1.6 V minimum supply, 14 kHz gain-bandwidth product, and input bias current of just 0.1 nA. It operates rail-to-rail in an 8-pin MSOP package, targeting ultra-low-power sensor and battery-operated applications.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP6042-I/MS Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.7376(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 MCP6042-I/MS?
- Dual op-amp channels operating from a minimum supply of 1.6 V for single-cell and energy-harvesting designs
- Ultra-low input bias current of 0.1 nA (max) minimizes errors in high-impedance sensor signal paths
- 14 kHz gain-bandwidth product with internal frequency compensation for stable low-power filter and amplifier stages
- CMRR of 62 dB minimum / 80 dB typical ensures reliable common-mode noise rejection in differential sensor inputs
- 8-pin MSOP package (MSOP-8) balances small footprint with dual-channel functionality for portable PCB designs
What is MCP6042-I/MS used for?
The MCP6042-I/MS is commonly used in battery-powered sensor interfaces, photodiode transimpedance amplifiers, and ultra-low-power active filters where minimizing supply current is the primary design constraint. It also finds application in medical wearables, agricultural monitoring nodes, and portable instrumentation that require dual op-amp channels from a single 1.6 V to 5.5 V supply rail.
What are the specifications of MCP6042-I/MS?
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | MSOP-8 |
| Factory Lead Time | 6Weeks |
| YTEOL | 8 |
| Amplifier Type | OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER |
| Architecture | VOLTAGE-FEEDBACK |
| Average Bias Current-Max (IIB) | 0.0001 µA |
| Common-mode Reject Ratio-Min | 62dB |
| Common-mode Reject Ratio-Nom | 80dB |
| Frequency Compensation | YES |
| Input Offset Voltage-Max | 3000 µV |
| JESD-30 Code | S-PDSO-G8 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Low-Bias | YES |
| Low-Offset | NO |
| Micropower | YES |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | TSSOP8,.19 |
| Package Shape | SQUARE |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE, THIN PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH |
| Packing Method | TUBE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Power | NO |
| Programmable Power | NO |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Slew Rate-Nom | 0.003V/us |
| Supply Current-Max | 0.002mA |
| Supply Voltage Limit-Max | 7V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | 5V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.65mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 40 |
| Unity Gain BW-Nom | 14 |
| Voltage Gain-Min | 56200 |
| Wideband | NO |
| Package | Small Outline Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.33.00.01 |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
Where can I find the MCP6042-I/MS datasheet?
MCP6042-I/MS Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Microchip
What are equivalent replacements for MCP6042-I/MS?
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for MCP6042-I/MS:
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the 0.1 nA input bias current of MCP6042-I/MS affect high-impedance sensor interface designs?
With a maximum input bias current of 0.1 nA, MCP6042-I/MS introduces negligible error voltage when interfacing with high-impedance sources such as pH electrodes, photodiodes, or piezoelectric sensors with source impedances in the megaohm range, allowing accurate signal acquisition without large offset compensation networks.
Can MCP6042-I/MS operate directly from a single 1.6 V lithium coin cell for always-on monitoring?
Yes. MCP6042-I/MS is specified to operate from a supply voltage as low as 1.6 V, making it compatible with discharged CR2032 coin cells and fully discharged AAA batteries. Its micropower quiescent current ensures years of continuous operation in duty-cycled sensor nodes that budget only a few microamps of average current.
What CMRR performance does MCP6042-I/MS guarantee, and why does it matter for bridge sensor circuits?
MCP6042-I/MS guarantees a minimum CMRR of 62 dB and a typical CMRR of 80 dB at the 14 kHz gain-bandwidth limit. In Wheatstone bridge or differential thermocouple amplifier circuits, higher CMRR reduces common-mode interference from power supply ripple and electromagnetic noise, improving measurement accuracy in millivolt-level output bridge sensors.
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