MCP6546-E/SN Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock

MCP6546-E/SN is a single rail-to-rail input/output comparator with open-drain output, 9 V maximum supply, 1.6 V minimum supply, and 7 mV max offset. Available in SOIC-8 package with worldwide shipping.

ACTIVEIntegrated CircuitVerified Jun 2026
Package / Visual Reference
MCP6546-E/SNSmall Outline Packages
Quick Facts
Manufacturer
Microchip
Package
Small Outline Packages
Pin Count
8
Lifecycle
ACTIVE
Category
Integrated Circuit
Price
From $0.3210(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 (RRIO) enabling full supply-range signal comparison from 1.6 V to 9 V
  • Open-drain output compatible with multiple logic levels for flexible system interfacing
  • Ultra-low bias current of 0.005 µA minimizing loading on high-impedance sensor sources
  • Wide supply voltage range of 1.6 V to 9 V supporting battery and 5 V logic systems
  • SOIC-8 package with industry-standard footprint for straightforward PCB assembly and sourcing

Applications

MCP6546-E/SN is commonly used in battery voltage monitoring circuits, window comparator threshold detection, and zero-crossing detectors in power supply control loops where a 1.6 V to 9 V supply range provides design flexibility. Its open-drain output with rail-to-rail input simplifies interfacing to microcontroller GPIO pins and mixed-voltage logic buses in IoT sensor nodes and portable instruments. The device also suits overvoltage and undervoltage lockout circuits, analog switch control, and level-translation applications in industrial and consumer electronics.

Specifications

Pbfree CodeYes
Manufacturer Package CodeSOIC-8
Factory Lead Time5Weeks
YTEOL8
Amplifier TypeCOMPARATOR
Average Bias Current-Max (IIB)0.005 µA
Input Offset Voltage-Max7000 µV
JESD-30 CodeR-PDSO-G8
JESD-609 Codee3
Number of Functions1
Output TypeOPEN-DRAIN
Package Body MaterialPLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Equivalence CodeSOP8,.25
Package ShapeRECTANGULAR
Package StyleSMALL OUTLINE
Packing MethodTUBE
Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel)260
Response Time-Nom3000ns
Screening LevelTS 16949
Supply Current-Max0.001mA
Supply Voltage Limit-Max7V
Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup)5V
Surface MountYES
TechnologyCMOS
Temperature GradeAUTOMOTIVE
Terminal FinishMatte Tin (Sn)
Terminal FormGULL WING
Terminal Pitch1.27mm
Terminal PositionDUAL
PackageSmall Outline Packages

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)
Moisture Sensitivity LevelMSL 1
ECCNEAR99
HTS Code8542.33.00.01
Country of OriginThailand

Datasheet

MCP6546-E/SN Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Microchip

Alternate & Equivalent Parts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the input offset voltage specification of MCP6546-E/SN, and how does it impact threshold accuracy?

MCP6546-E/SN has a maximum input offset voltage of 7000 µV (7 mV). In a battery undervoltage lockout circuit with a 3.0 V trip threshold, this offset can shift the actual trip point by up to ±7 mV, requiring designers to include a small hysteresis band of at least 20 mV to prevent output chatter near the threshold in noisy supply environments.

How does the open-drain output of MCP6546-E/SN enable interfacing to 3.3 V and 5 V logic systems simultaneously?

MCP6546-E/SN's open-drain output sinks current when the comparator trips but does not actively drive high, allowing an external pull-up resistor to set the output logic level independently of the comparator supply. Connecting a 10 kΩ pull-up to a 3.3 V rail gives a 3.3 V logic-high output, while a 5 V pull-up gives 5 V compatibility, all from a single comparator operating at 1.6 V to 9 V, without additional level-translation ICs.

What supply voltage range does MCP6546-E/SN support, and which battery chemistries does this cover?

MCP6546-E/SN operates from a single supply voltage of 1.6 V to 9 V. This range covers a discharged single-cell Li-Ion battery at 3.0 V through a fully charged 2-cell alkaline pack at 3.2 V, as well as 5 V regulated logic supplies and 9 V PP3 batteries, making the comparator usable across a wide range of portable, industrial, and mixed-supply designs without a separate regulator.

In a zero-crossing detector for a 50 Hz AC signal, what propagation delay should be budgeted for MCP6546-E/SN?

MCP6546-E/SN has a typical propagation delay of approximately 1.5 µs under standard operating conditions. For a 50 Hz sinusoidal signal, the zero-crossing event occurs twice per cycle, meaning the comparator output transitions 100 times per second. A 1.5 µs delay corresponds to a phase error of only 0.027° at 50 Hz, making MCP6546-E/SN well-suited for zero-crossing detection in motor speed control, lamp dimmers, and power measurement circuits.

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