MCP6242-E/SN Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
MCP6242-E/SN is a dual voltage-feedback op-amp operating from 1.8 V supply with 650 kHz gain-bandwidth product and rail-to-rail output in an 8-pin SOIC package, ideal for low-power sensor signal conditioning and battery-powered applications. From $0.65, in stock, worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP6242-E/SN Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.3500(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
- Dual op-amp in a single 8-pin SOIC package
- 1.8 V minimum supply voltage for ultra-low-power designs
- 650 kHz gain-bandwidth product for audio and sensor applications
- Rail-to-rail output swing maximizes dynamic range on low voltage rails
- 75 dB typical common-mode rejection ratio
- Internal frequency compensation for stable closed-loop operation
Applications
The MCP6242-E/SN is designed for battery-powered sensors, portable consumer electronics, and low-voltage data acquisition front ends that require a dual op-amp with minimal power consumption. Its 1.8 V supply compatibility makes it suitable for direct integration with modern low-power microcontrollers and ADCs operating from a single Li-ion cell or coin cell. The SOIC-8 package provides a cost-effective dual-amplifier solution for active filters, buffers, and instrumentation amplifier stages.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | SOIC-8 |
| Factory Lead Time | 6Weeks |
| 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 | R-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 | SOP8,.25 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE, LOW PROFILE |
| 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 | 1.27mm |
| 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 minimum supply voltage for the MCP6242-E/SN, and why is this important for battery-powered designs?
The MCP6242-E/SN operates from a minimum supply voltage of 1.8 V, allowing it to remain functional as a battery discharges toward its end-of-life voltage. This is critical for coin-cell and single-cell Li-ion designs where the rail may drop below 2 V, ensuring signal conditioning circuits continue to operate correctly throughout the battery's useful life.
How does having 2 op-amp channels in one MCP6242-E/SN package benefit a differential sensor signal chain?
A differential sensor signal chain, such as a Wheatstone bridge or thermopile readout, typically requires 2 amplifier stages for instrumentation. Using the MCP6242-E/SN provides both stages in a single 8-pin SOIC package, saving PCB area compared to two discrete single-channel amplifiers and reducing total quiescent current to a combined draw on the shared 1.8 V rail.
At 650 kHz gain-bandwidth product, what closed-loop gain is achievable at 10 kHz with the MCP6242-E/SN?
With a 650 kHz gain-bandwidth product, the MCP6242-E/SN supports a closed-loop gain of approximately 65 V/V at 10 kHz before bandwidth begins to roll off. This is sufficient for audio-band active filters, active anti-aliasing stages ahead of a 12-bit ADC sampling at 50 kHz or lower, and low-frequency sensor signal conditioning.
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