UC3879DWG4Alternatives & Equivalent Parts

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About UC3879DWG4

UC3879DWG4 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.

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Specification Comparison

ParameterUC3879DWG4SourceUC2879DWTRUC3879DWUC3879DWTR
ManufacturerTexas InstrumentsTexas InstrumentsTexas InstrumentsTexas Instruments
Package TypeSmall Outline PackagesSmall Outline Packages—Small Outline Packages
Pin Count2020—20
Temperature Range~ 70.0°C-40.0°C ~ 85.0°C—~ 70.0°C
Price$6.6900$10.7708$5.0000$8.8100
StockIn StockIn StockIn StockIn Stock
LifecycleOBSOLETEACTIVE—ACTIVE
Electrical Parameters
Pbfree CodeYesYes—Yes
YTEOL015—15
Additional FeatureALSO HAS CONTROL MODE OF IPK, ALSO HAS CONTROL TECHNIQUE OF RESONANTALSO HAS CONTROL MODE OF IPK, ALSO HAS CONTROL TECHNIQUE OF RESONANT—ALSO HAS CONTROL MODE OF IPK, ALSO HAS CONTROL TECHNIQUE OF RESONANT
Analog IC - Other TypeSWITCHING CONTROLLERSWITCHING CONTROLLER—SWITCHING CONTROLLER
Control ModeCURRENT/VOLTAGE-MODECURRENT/VOLTAGE-MODE—CURRENT/VOLTAGE-MODE
Control TechniquePULSE WIDTH MODULATIONPULSE WIDTH MODULATION—PULSE WIDTH MODULATION
Input Voltage-Max20 V20 V—20 V
Input Voltage-Min11 V11 V—11 V
Input Voltage-Nom12 V12 V—12 V
JESD-30 CodeR-PDSO-G20R-PDSO-G20—R-PDSO-G20
JESD-609 Codee4e4—e4
Number of Functions11—1
Output Current-Max0.1 A0.1 A—0.1 A
Output Voltage-Max5.08 V——5.08 V
Output Voltage-Min4.92 V——4.92 V
Output Voltage-Nom5 V——5 V
Package Body MaterialPLASTIC/EPOXYPLASTIC/EPOXY—PLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Equivalence CodeSOP20,.4SOP20,.4—SOP20,.4
Package ShapeRECTANGULARRECTANGULAR—RECTANGULAR
Package StyleSMALL OUTLINESMALL OUTLINE—SMALL OUTLINE
Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel)260260—260
Qualification StatusNot QualifiedNot Qualified—Not Qualified
Supply Current-Max (Isup)35 mA35 mA—35 mA
Surface MountYESYES—YES
Switcher ConfigurationBUCK-BOOSTPUSH-PULL—BUCK-BOOST
Switching Frequency-Max300 kHz300 kHz—300 kHz
TechnologyBIPOLARBIPOLAR—BIPOLAR
Temperature GradeCOMMERCIALINDUSTRIAL—COMMERCIAL
Terminal FinishNickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au)Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au)—Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au)
Terminal FormGULL WINGGULL WING—GULL WING
Terminal Pitch1.27 mm1.27 mm—1.27 mm
Terminal PositionDUALDUAL—DUAL
Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s)3030—30
Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup)—29 V——
Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup)—10.75 V——

Cells highlighted in yellow indicate differing values across parts. Always verify with official datasheets before substitution.

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Quick Links

UC2879DWTRby Texas Instruments

Switching Controller, Current/voltage-mode, 0.1A, 300kHz Switching Freq-Max, BIPolar, PDSO20

UC3879DWby Unitrode Corporation

Switching Controller, Current-mode, 0.1A, 300kHz Switching Freq-Max, BIPolar, PDSO20

UC3879DWTRby Unitrode Corporation

Switching Controller, Current-mode, 0.1A, 300kHz Switching Freq-Max, BIPolar, PDSO20

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FAQ

What is equivalent to UC3879DWG4?

Known equivalents for UC3879DWG4 include UC2879DWTR, UC3879DW, UC3879DWTR. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.

Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of UC3879DWG4?

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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