MCP9701T-E/LT Microchip Integrated Circuit (SOT23 (5-Pin)) In Stock
The MCP9701T-E/LT is a linear active thermistor IC from Microchip with a 19.53 mV/°C output sensitivity and ±6°C maximum accuracy, operating from a 3.1 V to 5.5 V supply. It comes in a tiny SC-70-5 package measuring 2 mm x 1.25 mm x 0.95 mm. Available in stock worldwide with fast shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- SOT23 (5-Pin)
- Pin Count
- 5
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP9701T-E/LT Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.1870(MOQ 1)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 125.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of MCP9701T-E/LT?
- 19.53 mV/°C linear output sensitivity enables direct ADC reading without a Wheatstone bridge or precision resistor network
- ±6 °C maximum accuracy across the full operating range in a 2 mm x 1.25 mm SC-70-5 package for ultra-compact designs
- 3.1 V to 5.5 V supply range makes it compatible with 3.3 V and 5 V microcontroller ADC inputs without additional signal conditioning
What is MCP9701T-E/LT used for?
The MCP9701T-E/LT is used in portable consumer electronics, IoT sensor nodes, and battery management systems where a tiny, low-cost temperature sensor with a direct linear voltage output is needed. Its 19.53 mV/°C sensitivity allows a microcontroller's built-in 10-bit ADC to resolve approximately 0.5 °C per step at 5 V supply, making firmware implementation straightforward. The SC-70-5 package—just 2 mm long—fits into space-constrained PCB regions such as wearables, smart plugs, and HVAC controllers.
What are the specifications of MCP9701T-E/LT?
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | SC70-5 |
| Factory Lead Time | 6Weeks |
| YTEOL | 8 |
| Accuracy-Max (Cel) | 6Cel |
| Body Breadth | 1.25mm |
| Body Height | 0.95mm |
| Body Length or Diameter | 2mm |
| Housing | PLASTIC |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Mounting Feature | SURFACE MOUNT |
| Number of Bits | 12 |
| Operating Current-Max | 0.015mA |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | TSSOP5/6,.08 |
| Package Shape/Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Screening Level | TS 16949 |
| Sensors/Transducers Type | TEMPERATURE SENSOR,ANALOG,RESISTANCE BASED |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 3.1V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Termination Type | SOLDER |
| Package | SOT23 (5-Pin) |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.01 |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
Where can I find the MCP9701T-E/LT datasheet?
MCP9701T-E/LT Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Microchip
What are equivalent replacements for MCP9701T-E/LT?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What output sensitivity does MCP9701T-E/LT provide, and how does it simplify ADC interface design?
The MCP9701T-E/LT outputs 19.53 mV per degree Celsius, which maps directly to a microcontroller ADC input without requiring a Wheatstone bridge, amplifier, or linearization table. At a 5 V reference, a 10-bit ADC resolves approximately 4.88 mV per step, allowing temperature resolution near 0.25 °C per LSB, which is practical for HVAC, consumer appliance, and portable instrument designs.
How small is the MCP9701T-E/LT SC-70-5 package, and in which space-constrained applications does this provide a competitive advantage?
The SC-70-5 package measures 2 mm x 1.25 mm x 0.95 mm, making it one of the smallest 5-pin surface-mount packages available. This footprint is ideal for wearable health monitors, smart card readers, and densely packed IoT modules where a standard SOT-23-5 part would consume over twice the board area, enabling more components per square centimeter on the PCB.
What accuracy limitation should engineers consider when using MCP9701T-E/LT versus a digital temperature sensor like MCP9800?
The MCP9701T-E/LT has a ±6 °C maximum accuracy, compared to ±0.5 °C for a precision digital sensor like MCP9800. This broader tolerance makes it unsuitable for medical-grade or high-precision industrial calibration but is adequate for thermal protection, fan control, or comfort sensing where a few degrees of error is acceptable. For tighter accuracy requirements, a higher-grade analog sensor or a digital alternative should be selected.
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