TC428CPA Microchip Integrated Circuit (Dual-In-Line Packages) In Stock
TC428CPA is a dual MOSFET gate driver from Microchip capable of sourcing and sinking 1.5 A peak gate current, operating from 4.5 V to 18 V supply, with high-side drive capability in an 8-pin PDIP package, ideal for power converter and motor drive gate drive stages.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Dual-In-Line Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- TC428CPA Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.8550(MOQ 1)
- Temp Range
- ?°C to 70.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of TC428CPA?
- Dual MOSFET driver with 1.5 A peak source and sink current per channel
- Wide supply voltage range: 4.5 V to 18 V
- High-side driver capability for half-bridge and full-bridge topologies
- Buffer/inverter-based architecture with standard logic-level inputs
- 8-pin PDIP package for through-hole prototyping and industrial use
- RoHS-compliant lead-free construction (JESD-609 e3)
What is TC428CPA used for?
TC428CPA is used in DC-DC converter gate drive stages, synchronous rectifier circuits, and H-bridge motor drivers where a robust 1.5 A peak current is needed to rapidly charge and discharge MOSFET gates operating from a 4.5 V to 18 V rail. It also suits flyback converter primary-side drivers and industrial solenoid control circuits that require dual-channel high-side drive capability from a simple through-hole component.
What are the specifications of TC428CPA?
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | PDIP-8 |
| Factory Lead Time | 14Weeks |
| YTEOL | 8 |
| High Side Driver | YES |
| Input Characteristics | STANDARD |
| Interface IC Type | BUFFER OR INVERTER BASED MOSFET DRIVER |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDIP-T8 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Number of Functions | 2 |
| Output Peak Current Limit-Nom | 1.5A |
| Output Polarity | INVERTED |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | DIP8,.3 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | IN-LINE |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Screening Level | TS 16949 |
| Supply Current-Max | 12mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 18V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 4.5V |
| Supply Voltage1-Max | 18V |
| Supply Voltage1-Min | 4.5V |
| Surface Mount | NO |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | COMMERCIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Turn-off Time | 0.18 µs |
| Turn-on Time | 0.135 µs |
| Package | Dual-In-Line Packages |
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 TC428CPA datasheet?
TC428CPA Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Microchip
What are equivalent replacements for TC428CPA?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What peak gate drive current does TC428CPA deliver, and how does that affect MOSFET switching speed?
TC428CPA provides 1.5 A peak source and sink current per channel, enabling fast charging and discharging of MOSFET gate capacitances. For a typical power MOSFET with 20 nC total gate charge, TC428CPA can drive a full gate transition in under 15 ns, reducing switching losses in DC-DC converters and motor drive inverters operating at frequencies up to hundreds of kilohertz.
What supply voltage range does TC428CPA support, and is it compatible with both 5 V logic and 12 V gate drive circuits?
TC428CPA operates from a 4.5 V to 18 V supply, making it directly compatible with 5 V logic-level systems as well as 12 V or 15 V gate drive rails commonly used in IGBT and power MOSFET applications. This broad range eliminates the need for a separate gate drive bias supply in many half-bridge and full-bridge converter designs.
Can TC428CPA drive the high-side switch in a half-bridge topology, and what are its architectural limitations?
Yes, TC428CPA includes high-side driver capability, but it uses a buffer/inverter-based architecture without a built-in bootstrap circuit. Designers implementing high-side switching above the supply rail typically need an external bootstrap diode and capacitor network, or a separate isolated gate drive transformer, to maintain proper gate drive voltage during continuous high-side on-time in half-bridge and full-bridge circuits.
For a power converter prototype, why might an engineer select TC428CPA in PDIP-8 over an equivalent SMT gate driver?
TC428CPA's 8-pin PDIP through-hole package plugs directly into a breadboard or evaluation socket, allowing rapid gate drive circuit iteration without soldering or PCB fabrication. With a 1.5 A drive capability and 4.5 V to 18 V supply range in a socketed DIP-8 footprint, it shortens the prototype cycle for switching power supplies and motor control evaluation boards significantly.
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