MCP6242-E/MS Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
The MCP6242-E/MS is a dual-channel 1.8 V operational amplifier from Microchip with a gain-bandwidth product of 550 kHz and a common-mode rejection ratio of 75 dB typical. It operates on single supplies from 1.8 V to 5.5 V with rail-to-rail input and output, housed in an 8-pin MSOP package. Suitable for low-power sensor signal conditioning and battery-operated portable designs.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP6242-E/MS Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.3280(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
- Rail-to-rail input and output extends usable signal range on 1.8 V single-supply systems, maximizing dynamic range in low-voltage sensor interfaces
- 550 kHz gain-bandwidth product with internal frequency compensation supports stable closed-loop designs without external compensation networks
- Dual-channel configuration in an 8-pin MSOP package saves board space compared to two separate single op-amp packages
Applications
The MCP6242-E/MS is optimized for low-voltage signal conditioning applications in portable medical devices, IoT sensor nodes, and battery-powered data acquisition systems operating from 1.8 V to 5.5 V single-supply rails. Its rail-to-rail input and output capability makes it effective for amplifying small differential signals from resistive bridges, thermocouples, and photodiodes without signal clipping near the supply rails. The dual-channel configuration also supports active filter stages and instrumentation amplifier input buffers in compact two-layer PCB designs.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | MSOP-8 |
| Factory Lead Time | 11Weeks |
| YTEOL | 10 |
| Amplifier Type | OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER |
| Architecture | VOLTAGE-FEEDBACK |
| Common-mode Reject Ratio-Min | 60dB |
| Common-mode Reject Ratio-Nom | 75dB |
| Frequency Compensation | YES |
| Input Offset Voltage-Max | 7000 µV |
| JESD-30 Code | S-PDSO-G8 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Low-Bias | YES |
| Low-Offset | NO |
| Micropower | YES |
| Number of Functions | 2 |
| 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 |
| Screening Level | TS 16949 |
| Slew Rate-Nom | 0.3V/us |
| Supply Current-Max | 0.14mA |
| Supply Voltage Limit-Max | 7V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | 5V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | AUTOMOTIVE |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.65mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Unity Gain BW-Nom | 550 |
| Voltage Gain-Min | 31620 |
| 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 |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the gain-bandwidth product of the MCP6242-E/MS and how does it limit closed-loop bandwidth?
The MCP6242-E/MS has a gain-bandwidth product of 550 kHz. For a non-inverting amplifier set to a closed-loop gain of 10, the usable signal bandwidth is approximately 55 kHz, which is sufficient for audio-frequency sensor amplification, low-speed data acquisition, and slow analog control loops. At unity gain, the full 550 kHz bandwidth is available for buffer stages.
How does the MCP6242-E/MS perform on a 1.8 V single supply for microcontroller ADC interfacing?
Operating from a 1.8 V single supply, the MCP6242-E/MS rail-to-rail output swings within a few millivolts of both rails, delivering nearly the full 1.8 V span to a 12-bit or 16-bit ADC input. Its 7 mV maximum input offset voltage and 60 dB minimum CMRR ensure that small sensor signals in the microvolt-to-millivolt range are accurately amplified before digitization by the microcontroller.
For which low-power wearable sensor applications is the MCP6242-E/MS a strong fit?
The MCP6242-E/MS is well suited for wearable biosensor front-ends such as optical heart rate monitors and body temperature sensing circuits where the supply voltage is 1.8 V from a small lithium-ion or coin cell battery. With two amplifiers in a single 8-pin MSOP package measuring approximately 4.9 mm x 3.0 mm, it can buffer both a sensor drive signal and the differential output in a footprint small enough for wristband-size PCBs.
How does the MSOP-8 package of the MCP6242-E/MS compare to an SOIC-8 alternative in board density?
The MSOP-8 package used by the MCP6242-E/MS measures approximately 4.9 mm x 3.0 mm with a 0.65 mm pin pitch, compared to an SOIC-8 footprint of about 6.0 mm x 5.0 mm with 1.27 mm pitch. This represents roughly a 50% PCB area reduction, making the MCP6242-E/MS in MSOP-8 the preferred choice for compact multilayer designs where board space is at a premium.
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