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UC3842AD1 by:
STMicroelectronics
Hongxing Electrical Ltd
STMicroelectronics
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1A SWITCHING CONTROLLER, 500kHz SWITCHING FREQ-MAX, PDSO8, SO-8

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UC3842AD1 Information

UC3842AD1 by STMicroelectronics is a Switching Regulator or Controller.
Switching Regulator or Controllers are under the broader part category of Power Circuits.

A power circuit delivers electricity in order to operate a load for an electronic device. Power circuits include transformers, generators and switches. Read more about Power Circuits on our Power Circuits part category page.

Price & Stock for UC3842AD1

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Bristol Electronics   Min Qty: 4 100
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  • 14 $1.0457
  • 49 $0.6033
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Quest Components   80
  • 1 $2.1450
  • 13 $1.0725
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UC3842AD1 Part Data Attributes

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UC3842AD1 STMicroelectronics 1A SWITCHING CONTROLLER, 500kHz SWITCHING FREQ-MAX, PDSO8, SO-8
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Rohs Code Yes
Part Life Cycle Code Obsolete
Ihs Manufacturer STMICROELECTRONICS
Part Package Code SOIC
Package Description SO-8
Pin Count 8
Reach Compliance Code compliant
ECCN Code EAR99
HTS Code 8542.39.00.01
Analog IC - Other Type SWITCHING CONTROLLER
Control Mode CURRENT-MODE
Control Technique PULSE WIDTH MODULATION
Input Voltage-Max 30 V
Input Voltage-Min 11.5 V
Input Voltage-Nom 15 V
JESD-30 Code R-PDSO-G8
JESD-609 Code e0
Length 4.9 mm
Number of Functions 1
Number of Terminals 8
Operating Temperature-Max 70 °C
Operating Temperature-Min
Output Current-Max 1 A
Package Body Material PLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Code SOP
Package Equivalence Code SOP8,.25
Package Shape RECTANGULAR
Package Style SMALL OUTLINE
Qualification Status Not Qualified
Seated Height-Max 1.75 mm
Surface Mount YES
Switcher Configuration BUCK-BOOST
Switching Frequency-Max 500 kHz
Technology BIPOLAR
Temperature Grade COMMERCIAL
Terminal Finish TIN LEAD
Terminal Form GULL WING
Terminal Pitch 1.27 mm
Terminal Position DUAL
Width 3.9 mm

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UC3842BD1 Motorola Mobility LLC Check for Price 1A SWITCHING CONTROLLER, 500kHz SWITCHING FREQ-MAX, PDSO8, PLASTIC, SO-8 UC3842AD1 vs UC3842BD1
UC2842BD1R2 Motorola Mobility LLC Check for Price 1A SWITCHING CONTROLLER, 500kHz SWITCHING FREQ-MAX, PDSO8, PLASTIC, SO-8 UC3842AD1 vs UC2842BD1R2
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UC2842AD Unitrode Corporation Check for Price Switching Controller, Current-mode, 1A, 500kHz Switching Freq-Max, BIPolar, PDSO14, SOIC-14 UC3842AD1 vs UC2842AD
LT1242CS8#PBF Linear Technology Check for Price LT1242 - High Speed Current Mode Pulse Width Modulators; Package: SO; Pins: 8; Temperature Range: 0°C to 70°C UC3842AD1 vs LT1242CS8#PBF
UC3845ADTRG4 Texas Instruments Check for Price 30V,1A, 500KHz current mode PWM controller with 8.4V/7.6V UVLO 50% duty cycle, 0°C to 70°C 14-SOIC 0 to 70 UC3842AD1 vs UC3845ADTRG4
UC3842BVD1R2 onsemi Check for Price 1A SWITCHING CONTROLLER, 500kHz SWITCHING FREQ-MAX, PDSO8, PLASTIC, SOIC-8 UC3842AD1 vs UC3842BVD1R2
UC3842DTR Unitrode Corporation Check for Price Switching Controller, Current-mode, 1A, 500kHz Switching Freq-Max, BIPolar, PDSO14, UC3842AD1 vs UC3842DTR
UC2845N Texas Instruments Check for Price Single ended 500KHz current mode PWM controller with 8.4V/7.6V UVLO 50% duty cycle, -40C to 85C 8-PDIP -40 to 85 UC3842AD1 vs UC2845N
UC3842ADWTRG4 Texas Instruments Check for Price 1A SWITCHING CONTROLLER, 500kHz SWITCHING FREQ-MAX, PDSO16, GREEN, PLASTIC, SOIC-16 UC3842AD1 vs UC3842ADWTRG4
UC2845N onsemi Check for Price 1A SWITCHING CONTROLLER, 500kHz SWITCHING FREQ-MAX, PDIP8, PLASTIC, DIP-8 UC3842AD1 vs UC2845N
MIC38HC45-1YM Microchip Technology Inc $3.4050 IC,SMPS CONTROLLER,CURRENT-MODE,BICMOS,SOP,14PIN,PLASTIC UC3842AD1 vs MIC38HC45-1YM
UC3844D8 Texas Instruments Check for Price Single ended 500KHz current mode PWM controller with 16V/10V UVLO 50% duty cycle, 0C to 70C 8-SOIC 0 to 70 UC3842AD1 vs UC3844D8

UC3842AD1 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • The recommended operating voltage range for UC3842AD1 is 12V to 28V, with a maximum rating of 30V.

  • The switching frequency of UC3842AD1 can be calculated using the formula: f = 1 / (RT * CT), where RT is the resistance of the timing resistor and CT is the capacitance of the timing capacitor.

  • The soft-start pin (SS) in UC3842AD1 is used to gradually increase the output voltage during startup, reducing the inrush current and preventing voltage overshoots.

  • Overcurrent protection can be implemented using the current sense pin (CS) and an external resistor. The voltage on the CS pin is proportional to the output current, and by comparing it to a reference voltage, you can detect overcurrent conditions and shut down the converter.

  • The maximum output current that UC3842AD1 can handle depends on the specific application and the external components used. However, the datasheet recommends a maximum output current of 1.5A.