UC3842ANAlternatives & Equivalent Parts
About UC3842AN
UC3842AN is a Integrated Circuit component manufactured by Texas Instruments. It comes in a Dual-In-Line Packages package. Below you'll find known alternative and equivalent parts that can serve as replacements in your design.
Specification Comparison
| Parameter | UC3842ANSource | UC3842N |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Package Type | Dual-In-Line Packages | — |
| Pin Count | 8 | — |
| Temperature Range | ~ 70.0°C | — |
| Price | $0.3232 | $0.5278 |
| Electrical Parameters | ||
| Pbfree Code | Yes | — |
| YTEOL | 15 | — |
| Analog IC - Other Type | SWITCHING CONTROLLER | — |
| Control Mode | CURRENT-MODE | — |
| Control Technique | PULSE WIDTH MODULATION | — |
| Input Voltage-Max | 28 V | — |
| Input Voltage-Min | 11.5 V | — |
| Input Voltage-Nom | 15 V | — |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDIP-T8 | — |
| JESD-609 Code | e4 | — |
| Number of Functions | 1 | — |
| Output Current-Max | 1 A | — |
| Output Voltage-Max | 5.1 V | — |
| Output Voltage-Min | 4.9 V | — |
| Output Voltage-Nom | 5 V | — |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY | — |
| Package Equivalence Code | DIP8,.3 | — |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR | — |
| Package Style | IN-LINE | — |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified | — |
| Supply Current-Max (Isup) | 25 mA | — |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | 28 V | — |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | 16 V | — |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | 11 V | — |
| Surface Mount | NO | — |
| Switcher Configuration | BUCK-BOOST | — |
| Switching Frequency-Max | 500 kHz | — |
| Technology | BIPOLAR | — |
| Temperature Grade | COMMERCIAL | — |
| Terminal Finish | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | — |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE | — |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54 mm | — |
| Terminal Position | DUAL | — |
Cells highlighted in yellow indicate differing values across parts. Always verify with official datasheets before substitution.
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What is equivalent to UC3842AN?
Known equivalents for UC3842AN include UC3842N. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.
Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of UC3842AN?
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 UC3842AN alternatives?
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