UC3842AD8Alternatives & Equivalent Parts
About UC3842AD8
UC3842AD8 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 | UC3842AD8Source | STP6NK60ZFP | LMC6484AIN/NOPB | LMC6484IN | UC3842AD | UC3842ADW | UC3842AD8TR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments | STMicroelectronics | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Package Type | Small Outline Packages | Transistor Outline, Vertical | Dual-In-Line Packages | — | Small Outline Packages | Small Outline Packages | Small Outline Packages |
| Pin Count | 8 | 3 | 14 | — | 14 | 16 | 8 |
| Temperature Range | ~ 70.0°C | ~ 150.0°C | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C | — | ~ 70.0°C | ~ 70.0°C | ~ 70.0°C |
| Price | $0.3760 | — | — | $2.0500 | $0.5274 | $0.7721 | $0.4390 |
| Electrical Parameters | |||||||
| YTEOL | 0 | 5.8 | 15 | — | 15 | 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-G8 | R-PSFM-T3 | R-PDIP-T14 | — | R-PDSO-G14 | R-PDSO-G16 | R-PDSO-G8 |
| JESD-609 Code | e4 | e3 | e4 | — | e4 | e4 | e4 |
| Number of Functions | 1 | — | 4 | — | 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 | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SOP8,.25 | — | DIP14,.3 | — | SOP14,.25 | SOP16,.4 | SOP8,.25 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | — | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE | FLANGE MOUNT | IN-LINE | — | SMALL OUTLINE | SMALL OUTLINE | SMALL OUTLINE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 | NOT SPECIFIED | — | — | 260 | 260 | 260 |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | 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 | — | 5 V | — | 11 V | 11 V | 11 V |
| Surface Mount | YES | NO | NO | — | 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 | — | CMOS | — | BIPOLAR | BIPOLAR | BIPOLAR |
| Temperature Grade | COMMERCIAL | — | INDUSTRIAL | — | COMMERCIAL | COMMERCIAL | COMMERCIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed | 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 | THROUGH-HOLE | THROUGH-HOLE | — | GULL WING | GULL WING | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27 mm | — | 2.54 mm | — | 1.27 mm | 1.27 mm | 1.27 mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL | SINGLE | DUAL | — | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | NOT SPECIFIED | NOT SPECIFIED | — | — | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| ## UC3842AD8 Alternates Showing results | Image | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Factory Lead Time | — | 13 Weeks | — | — | — | — | — |
| Date Of Intro | — | 1980-01-04 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Avalanche Energy Rating (Eas) | — | 210 mJ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Case Connection | — | ISOLATED | — | — | — | — | — |
| Configuration | — | SINGLE WITH BUILT-IN DIODE | — | — | — | — | — |
| DS Breakdown Voltage-Min | — | 600 V | — | — | — | — | — |
| Drain Current-Max (ID) | — | 6 A | — | — | — | — | — |
| Drain-source On Resistance-Max | — | 1.2 Ω | — | — | — | — | — |
| FET Technology | — | METAL-OXIDE SEMICONDUCTOR | — | — | — | — | — |
| JEDEC-95 Code | — | TO-220AB | — | — | — | — | — |
| Number of Elements | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Operating Mode | — | ENHANCEMENT MODE | — | — | — | — | — |
| Polarity/Channel Type | — | N-CHANNEL | — | — | — | — | — |
| Power Dissipation-Max (Abs) | — | 32 W | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pulsed Drain Current-Max (IDM) | — | 24 A | — | — | — | — | — |
| Transistor Application | — | SWITCHING | — | — | — | — | — |
| Transistor Element Material | — | SILICON | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pbfree Code | — | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Amplifier Type | — | — | OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER | — | — | — | — |
| Architecture | — | — | VOLTAGE-FEEDBACK | — | — | — | — |
| Average Bias Current-Max (IIB) | — | — | 0.000004 µA | — | — | — | — |
| Bias Current-Max (IIB) @25C | — | — | 0.000004 µA | — | — | — | — |
| Common-mode Reject Ratio-Min | — | — | 70 dB | — | — | — | — |
| Common-mode Reject Ratio-Nom | — | — | 82 dB | — | — | — | — |
| Frequency Compensation | — | — | YES | — | — | — | — |
| Input Offset Current-Max (IIO) | — | — | 0.000002 µA | — | — | — | — |
| Input Offset Voltage-Max | — | — | 750 µV | — | — | — | — |
| Low-Bias | — | — | YES | — | — | — | — |
| Low-Offset | — | — | NO | — | — | — | — |
| Micropower | — | — | NO | — | — | — | — |
| Packing Method | — | — | TUBE | — | — | — | — |
| Power | — | — | NO | — | — | — | — |
| Programmable Power | — | — | NO | — | — | — | — |
| Slew Rate-Min | — | — | 0.7 V/us | — | — | — | — |
| Slew Rate-Nom | — | — | 1.3 V/us | — | — | — | — |
| Subcategory | — | — | Operational Amplifier | — | — | — | — |
| Supply Current-Max | — | — | 2.5 mA | — | — | — | — |
| Supply Voltage Limit-Max | — | — | 16 V | — | — | — | — |
| Unity Gain BW-Nom | — | — | 1500 | — | — | — | — |
| Voltage Gain-Min | — | — | 13000 | — | — | — | — |
| Wideband | — | — | NO | — | — | — | — |
| ## LMC6484AIN/NOPB Alternates Showing results | — | — | Image | — | — | — | — |
| ## UC3842AD 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.
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What is equivalent to UC3842AD8?
Known equivalents for UC3842AD8 include STP6NK60ZFP, LMC6484AIN/NOPB, LMC6484IN. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.
Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of UC3842AD8?
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.
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