UC3842ADAlternatives & Equivalent Parts
About UC3842AD
UC3842AD is a Integrated Circuit component manufactured by Texas Instruments. It comes in a Small Outline Packages package. Below you'll find known alternative and equivalent parts that can serve as replacements in your design.
Specification Comparison
| Parameter | UC3842ADSource | UC3842D | UC3842AD8 | UC3842ADW | UC3842AD8TR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Package Type | Small Outline Packages | — | Small Outline Packages | Small Outline Packages | Small Outline Packages |
| Pin Count | 14 | — | 8 | 16 | 8 |
| Temperature Range | ~ 70.0°C | — | ~ 70.0°C | ~ 70.0°C | ~ 70.0°C |
| Price | $0.5274 | $0.5917 | $0.3760 | $0.7721 | $0.4390 |
| Electrical Parameters | |||||
| Pbfree Code | Yes | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| YTEOL | 15 | — | 0 | 15 | 15 |
| Analog IC - Other Type | SWITCHING CONTROLLER | — | SWITCHING CONTROLLER | SWITCHING CONTROLLER | SWITCHING CONTROLLER |
| Control Mode | CURRENT-MODE | — | CURRENT-MODE | CURRENT-MODE | CURRENT-MODE |
| Control Technique | PULSE WIDTH MODULATION | — | PULSE WIDTH MODULATION | PULSE WIDTH MODULATION | PULSE WIDTH MODULATION |
| Input Voltage-Max | 28 V | — | 28 V | 28 V | 28 V |
| Input Voltage-Min | 11.5 V | — | 11.5 V | 11.5 V | 11.5 V |
| Input Voltage-Nom | 15 V | — | 15 V | 15 V | 15 V |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G14 | — | R-PDSO-G8 | R-PDSO-G16 | R-PDSO-G8 |
| JESD-609 Code | e4 | — | e4 | e4 | e4 |
| Number of Functions | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Output Current-Max | 1 A | — | 1 A | 1 A | 1 A |
| Output Voltage-Max | 5.1 V | — | 5.1 V | 5.1 V | 5.1 V |
| Output Voltage-Min | 4.9 V | — | 4.9 V | 4.9 V | 4.9 V |
| Output Voltage-Nom | 5 V | — | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY | — | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SOP14,.25 | — | SOP8,.25 | SOP16,.4 | SOP8,.25 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR | — | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE | — | SMALL OUTLINE | SMALL OUTLINE | SMALL OUTLINE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 | — | 260 | 260 | 260 |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified | — | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified |
| Supply Current-Max (Isup) | 25 mA | — | 25 mA | 25 mA | 25 mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | 28 V | — | 28 V | 28 V | 28 V |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | 16 V | — | 16 V | 16 V | 16 V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | 11 V | — | 11 V | 11 V | 11 V |
| Surface Mount | YES | — | YES | YES | YES |
| Switcher Configuration | BUCK-BOOST | — | BUCK-BOOST | BUCK-BOOST | BUCK-BOOST |
| Switching Frequency-Max | 500 kHz | — | 500 kHz | 500 kHz | 500 kHz |
| Technology | BIPOLAR | — | BIPOLAR | BIPOLAR | BIPOLAR |
| Temperature Grade | COMMERCIAL | — | COMMERCIAL | COMMERCIAL | COMMERCIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | — | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING | — | GULL WING | GULL WING | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27 mm | — | 1.27 mm | 1.27 mm | 1.27 mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL | — | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 30 | — | NOT SPECIFIED | 30 | 30 |
| ## UC3842AD Alternates Showing results | Image | — | — | — | — |
| ## UC3842AD8 Alternates Showing results | — | — | Image | — | — |
| ## UC3842AD8TR Alternates Showing results | — | — | — | — | Image |
Cells highlighted in yellow indicate differing values across parts. Always verify with official datasheets before substitution.
Quick Links
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What is equivalent to UC3842AD?
Known equivalents for UC3842AD include UC3842D, UC3842AD8, UC3842ADW. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.
Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of UC3842AD?
In many cases, yes. Cross-manufacturer alternatives exist for most standard components. However, always verify pin compatibility, electrical specs, and package dimensions before substituting in production.
How do I verify UC3842AD alternatives?
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