MCP9803-M/SN Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
Microchip MCP9803-M/SN is a 12-bit I2C digital temperature sensor with ±3°C maximum accuracy in a compact 4.89 × 3.9 mm SOIC-8 package. Provides programmable alert thresholds and 0.0625°C resolution for precise thermal monitoring in embedded systems. In stock worldwide with reliable 6-week factory lead time.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP9803-M/SN Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.1683(MOQ 1)
- Temp Range
- -55.0°C to 125.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 12-bit I2C temperature sensor with 0.0625°C resolution and ±3°C maximum accuracy for reliable thermal monitoring over the full industrial temperature range
- Programmable over-temperature alert output with hysteresis enables autonomous fan control and thermal shutdown without host CPU intervention
- Compact 4.89 × 3.9 mm SOIC-8 plastic package with single-supply I2C operation simplifies PCB integration in space-constrained embedded designs
Applications
MCP9803-M/SN is used in industrial controllers, server boards, and HVAC systems where accurate 12-bit temperature readings over I2C are needed for thermal management and fan speed control. Its programmable alert threshold allows it to trigger autonomous shutdown or warning signals when junction temperature exceeds set limits, reducing firmware complexity. Consumer electronics, battery chargers, and medical monitoring devices also employ it for compact, low-cost ambient temperature sensing with digital output.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | SOIC-8 |
| Factory Lead Time | 6Weeks |
| YTEOL | 9 |
| Accuracy-Max (Cel) | 3Cel |
| Body Breadth | 3.9mm |
| Body Height | 1.72mm |
| Body Length or Diameter | 4.89mm |
| Housing | PLASTIC |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Mounting Feature | SURFACE MOUNT |
| Number of Bits | 12 |
| Operating Current-Max | 0.2mA |
| Output Interface Type | 2-WIRE INTERFACE |
| Output Voltage-Min | 0.4V |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SOP8,.25 |
| Package Shape/Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Sensors/Transducers Type | TEMPERATURE SENSOR,SWITCH/DIGITAL OUTPUT,SERIAL |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 2.7V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Termination Type | SOLDER |
| ## MCP9803-M/SN Alternates Showing results | Image |
| Package | Small Outline Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.01 |
| Country of Origin | Mainland China, Thailand |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What resolution and accuracy does MCP9803-M/SN provide for industrial temperature monitoring?
MCP9803-M/SN delivers 12-bit resolution corresponding to 0.0625°C per LSB and ±3°C maximum accuracy across its operating temperature range, making it suitable for industrial thermal management applications such as PCB hot-spot monitoring and HVAC control where sub-1°C resolution is required.
How does MCP9803's programmable alert output reduce microcontroller workload in fan control designs?
MCP9803-M/SN features a programmable over-temperature alert output with configurable hysteresis that activates autonomously when temperature exceeds the set threshold, typically between -55°C and +125°C. This allows the host MCU to remain in sleep mode and wake only on an interrupt instead of continuously polling the I2C bus for temperature updates.
What I2C address options does MCP9803-M/SN support for multi-sensor systems?
MCP9803-M/SN supports up to 8 unique I2C addresses through 3 address-select pins, allowing up to 8 sensors to share a single 2-wire I2C bus. This is useful in multi-zone thermal monitoring systems such as battery packs with 8 cells or server boards monitoring several voltage regulators, all without additional bus multiplexers.
How does MCP9803-M/SN compare to LM75 for an I2C temperature monitoring design?
MCP9803-M/SN offers 12-bit resolution (0.0625°C per step) compared to LM75's 9-bit resolution (0.5°C per step), providing 8× finer temperature granularity. Both use I2C and fit SOIC-8 packages, but MCP9803's higher resolution is preferable for precision fan control and thermal shutdown circuits where coarse 0.5°C steps would cause excessive fan cycling or thermal runaway risk.
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