MCP9700-E/TO Microchip Integrated Circuit (Other) In Stock
The MCP9700-E/TO is a linear analog temperature sensor from Microchip in a through-hole TO-92-3 package, providing a 10 mV/°C output sensitivity. It achieves a maximum accuracy of ±6°C across the extended temperature range, requiring no external calibration for most applications. Ideal for HVAC controls, consumer appliances, and industrial temperature monitoring where simple ADC-interfaced sensing is preferred.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 3
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP9700-E/TO Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.4120(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
- Linear 10 mV/°C output sensitivity for easy ADC conversion
- Maximum accuracy ±6°C without external calibration
- Through-hole TO-92-3 package for prototyping and production
- RoHS-compliant lead-free construction
- Low quiescent current for battery-friendly designs
- Operates over extended temperature range
Applications
The MCP9700-E/TO provides a direct analog voltage output proportional to temperature at 10 mV/°C, simplifying interface to any microcontroller ADC without requiring SPI or I2C communication. It is used in HVAC thermostat circuits, consumer appliance temperature monitoring, and industrial process control panels where a low-cost, single-supply sensor is sufficient. The TO-92 package enables easy breadboard prototyping and through-hole PCB assembly.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | TO-92-3 |
| Factory Lead Time | 3Weeks |
| YTEOL | 8 |
| Accuracy-Max (Cel) | 6Cel |
| Body Height | 4.826mm |
| Body Length or Diameter | 4.826mm |
| Housing | PLASTIC |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Mounting Feature | THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
| Number of Bits | 12 |
| Operating Current-Max | 0.015mA |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SIP3,.1,50 |
| Package Shape/Style | ROUND |
| Screening Level | TS 16949 |
| Sensors/Transducers Type | TEMPERATURE SENSOR,ANALOG,RESISTANCE BASED |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 2.3V |
| Surface Mount | NO |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Termination Type | SOLDER |
| ## MCP9700-E/TO Alternates Showing results | Image |
| Package | Other |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.01 |
| Country of Origin | Philippines, Taiwan |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What output voltage does the MCP9700-E/TO produce at 25°C, and how do you convert this to a temperature reading?
The MCP9700-E/TO outputs 500 mV at 0°C and increases linearly at 10 mV/°C, so at 25°C the output is approximately 750 mV. To convert an ADC reading to temperature, subtract the 500 mV offset and divide by the 10 mV/°C sensitivity. For a 10-bit ADC at 3.3 V reference, each ADC count represents about 3.22 mV, providing approximately 0.32°C resolution per count.
How accurate is the MCP9700-E/TO, and in which applications is ±6°C accuracy acceptable?
The MCP9700-E/TO has a maximum accuracy of ±6°C, which is suitable for comfort-level temperature monitoring in room thermostats, fan speed control in desktop computers, over-temperature shutdown in consumer electronics, and refrigerator temperature alerts where precision better than 1°C is not required. For tighter accuracy such as ±0.5°C in medical or laboratory instruments, a more precise digital sensor like the MCP9808 would be a better choice.
For a first prototype using an Arduino or similar 5 V microcontroller, how does the MCP9700-E/TO's TO-92 package simplify wiring?
The TO-92-3 package of the MCP9700-E/TO has 3 through-hole pins spaced at 0.1 inch (2.54 mm) pitch, allowing direct insertion into a breadboard alongside other through-hole components without any soldering or adapter boards. Simply connect VDD to 5 V, GND to ground, and read the output pin with a microcontroller ADC; the 10 mV/°C scale maps cleanly onto a 10-bit ADC, giving approximately 256 count range across a 0°C to 70°C operating span.
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