MCP6541-E/P Microchip Integrated Circuit (Dual-In-Line Packages) In Stock
Microchip MCP6541-E/P is a single push-pull output comparator operating on 1.8 V to 5.5 V supplies in an 8-pin PDIP package. It delivers a maximum input offset voltage of 7 mV and ultra-low bias current of 5 nA for accurate threshold detection. Available from stock worldwide with fast delivery options.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Dual-In-Line Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP6541-E/P Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.4000(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
- Single push-pull output comparator operating from 1.8 V to 5.5 V supply, compatible with 3.3 V and 5 V logic systems
- Ultra-low input bias current of 5 nA maximum, enabling high-impedance source sensing without loading sensor outputs
- Maximum input offset voltage of 7 mV enabling precise threshold detection in battery-monitoring and level-compare applications
Applications
The MCP6541-E/P is suited for zero-crossing detection, battery cell voltage monitoring, and general-purpose level comparison in portable and industrial equipment. Its push-pull output directly drives logic inputs without a pull-up resistor, simplifying PCB design. The 8-pin PDIP package makes it easy to prototype and hand-solder during development.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | PDIP-8 |
| Factory Lead Time | 8Weeks |
| YTEOL | 8 |
| Amplifier Type | COMPARATOR |
| Average Bias Current-Max (IIB) | 0.005 µA |
| Input Offset Voltage-Max | 7000 µV |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDIP-T8 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Output Type | PUSH-PULL |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | DIP8,.3 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | IN-LINE |
| Packing Method | TUBE |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Response Time-Nom | 4000ns |
| Supply Current-Max | 0.001mA |
| Supply Voltage Limit-Max | 7V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | 5V |
| Surface Mount | NO |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | AUTOMOTIVE |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Package | Dual-In-Line Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.33.00.01 |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What supply voltage range does the MCP6541-E/P support, and how does it fit mixed 3.3 V / 5 V systems?
The MCP6541-E/P operates from 1.8 V to 5.5 V, covering both 3.3 V and 5 V logic rails in a single part. This wide supply range allows the comparator to interface directly with microcontroller GPIO without level shifting, reducing component count in mixed-voltage sensor front-ends and battery-powered designs.
How does the MCP6541-E/P's 5 nA input bias current benefit high-impedance sensor interfaces?
With a maximum input bias current of only 5 nA, the MCP6541-E/P draws negligible current from resistive dividers and high-impedance sensors such as photodiodes and pH electrodes. This prevents threshold shift caused by loading, keeping the comparator's trip point accurate even with source resistances exceeding 1 MΩ in the signal chain.
Which battery-monitoring circuit designs benefit most from the MCP6541-E/P's push-pull output?
Battery low-voltage cutoff circuits benefit because the push-pull output sinks and sources current without needing an external pull-up resistor, simplifying the schematic. The 1.8 V minimum supply allows the device to remain active down to near-discharged single-cell Li-ion voltages around 3 V, and the 7 mV maximum offset voltage keeps the disconnect threshold accurate across the -40°C to +125°C temperature range.
How does the 8-pin PDIP package of the MCP6541-E/P compare to the SOT-23 variant for prototyping?
The 8-pin PDIP package has 2.54 mm pin pitch, making it breadboard-compatible and hand-solderable without adapters, which speeds up prototyping compared to the smaller SOT-23 package. For production boards where space is at a premium, the SOT-23 variant saves roughly 60 mm² of board area, but the PDIP is preferred in lab evaluation and low-volume designs.
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