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MCP3461-E/ST - 16-Bit 153.6 kSPS ADC | Microchip

MPN: MCP3461-E/ST ✓ Aktif
Not included in MCP3461; included in MCP3461R Vdss 20-pin TSSOP Package
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MCP3461-E/ST Genel Bakış

The Microchip Technology MCP3461-E/ST is a 16-bit delta-sigma analog-to-digital converter with two single-ended or one differential input, a programmable data rate up to 153.6 kSPS, and a 20-pin TSSOP package. It operates across the verified temperature range of -40°C to +125°C and is supported as an active Microchip product.

A delta-sigma ADC is an analog-to-digital converter category that uses oversampling and digital filtering to provide high-resolution conversion suitable for precision measurement. Within the signal-chain hierarchy, the MCP3461-E/ST belongs to the ADC and data-acquisition converter family, combining an analog input stage, sigma-delta modulator, digital filter, and serial interface in one low-noise device.

Integrated functions help reduce the number of external components required in a measurement system. The MCP3461/2/4R family includes an internal voltage reference, internal oscillator, temperature sensor, and burnout-sensor detection. The MCP3461-E/ST also offers programmable output data rates up to 153.6 kSPS, making it suitable for sensors, process-control measurements, and industrial data-acquisition systems that prioritize resolution over very high conversion latency.

The converter uses a delta-sigma architecture to achieve 16-bit nominal resolution while rejecting out-of-band noise through its digital decimation filter. The MCP3461R version is identified by Microchip as a preferred, pin-compatible option for new designs because it includes an onboard voltage reference that is not included in the MCP3461. Engineers should therefore verify the selected suffix and external reference configuration before making a direct substitution.

Typical uses include bridge and pressure sensor interfaces, temperature measurement, industrial process monitoring, laboratory instrumentation, and embedded data-acquisition systems. Its integrated reference, oscillator, temperature sensor, and burnout detection are especially useful where component count, calibration overhead, and predictable operation matter.

The principal design consideration is matching the input, reference, and digital interface requirements to the exact MCP3461 variant. MCP3461-E/ST and MCP3461R-E/ST share the 20-pin TSSOP footprint, but the R version adds an internal voltage reference; firmware, reference selection, and board-level requirements must be reviewed before interchange. Filtering characteristics, data rate, and digital timing should also be evaluated for the target measurement bandwidth.

This page consolidates verified manufacturer and distributor information, package details, lifecycle status, sourcing data, and practical selection guidance. It also distinguishes true same-footprint alternatives from broader functional equivalents so engineers can identify which substitutions require additional design review.

Drop-in alternatifler için MCP3461-E/ST — aynı paket, pin-başına uyumlu. PCB yeniden montajı gerektiren farklı paket bileşenleri dışlanmıştır.

MCP3461R-E/ST

✅ Yerleştirme
📦 20-TSSOP
Adds an onboard voltage reference; otherwise identified by Microchip as preferred and pin compatible, with the same 16-bit conversion and 153.6 kSPS family capability

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MCP3461RT-E/ST

✅ Yerleştirme
📦 20-TSSOP
Same 16-bit delta-sigma converter and 153.6 kSPS capability in a 20-TSSOP; order-code and tape-and-reel identification differ from MCP3461-E/ST

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MCP3462-E/ST

✅ Yerleştirme
Microchip Technology
📦 20-TSSOP
16 bit · Delta-sigma ADC · 2 differential or 4 single-ended · 153.6 kSPS · Programmable · 2.7 V to 3.6 V · 1.8 V to 3.7 V · Internal oscillator, programmable gain amplifier, temperature sensor

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MCP3462R-E/ST

✅ Yerleştirme ⚠️ Onaylanmamış Özellikler
📦 20-TSSOP
Adds an internal voltage reference and 4 input channels versus 2 on MCP3461-E/ST while retaining the 16-bit, 153.6 kSPS MCP3461/2/4R family architecture

📋 Katalogda Olmayan Referans Alternatifi

MCP3561T-E/ST

✅ Yerleştirme
📦 20-TSSOP
Uses a different ADC architecture and conversion profile; voltage range and power-consumption requirements differ from the MCP3461-E/ST delta-sigma converter

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MCP3461-E/ST Maksimum Değerlendirmeler & Elektriksel Özellikler

Converter Type 16-bit delta-sigma ADC
Input Configuration 2 single-ended or 1 differential input
Maximum Programmable Data Rate 153.6 kSPS
Nominal Resolution 16 bit
Paket 20-pin TSSOP
Package Type Small Outline Package
Montaj Türü Surface mount
İşletim Sıcaklığı Aralığı -40°C to +125°C
Yaşam Döngüsü Durumu Active
Internal Voltage Reference Not included in MCP3461; included in MCP3461R
Internal Oscillator Integrated
Temperature Sensor Integrated
Burnout Sensor Detection Integrated
RoHS Durumu Compliant
Lead Time 3-7 business days
Minimum Advertised Price 1.77 USD at MOQ 1
Referenced Alternate Price 2.92 USD

MCP3461-E/ST small outline package Pin Yapısı Kılavuzu

MCP3461-E/ST (small outline package paket) için pin yapısı. Bu analog bileşen, giriş, çıkış ve güç besleme pinleri içerir. Ofset null, telafi ve etkinleştirme pin yapılandırmaları için üretici veri kitapçığını referans alın. Sinyal işleme ve güç amplifikasyon devreleri için mükemmel bir bileşendir.

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Tipik Uygulamalar

MCP3461-E/ST için uygundur 6 uygulamas: Industrial Pressure Sensor Interface, Temperature Measurement and Monitoring, Process Control Data Acquisition, Bridge Sensor Signal Conditioning, Laboratory Instrumentation, Embedded Data Acquisition Node.

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Industrial Pressure Sensor Interface

The MCP3461-E/ST fits industrial pressure and process-sensor interfaces that require 16-bit resolution without demanding very high conversion latency. Its two single-ended inputs can monitor a sensor signal and a complementary or reference channel, while one differential input can be selected when the sensor is wired differentially. The programmable rate of up to 153.6 kSPS permits a slower, high-resolution operating point when the measured pressure varies slowly. Integrated oscillator and temperature-sensor functions reduce supporting circuitry, while burnout detection helps identify failed sensor wiring. For new designs, the MCP3461R-E/ST may simplify the reference arrangement because it includes an onboard voltage reference and is identified by Microchip as preferred and pin compatible.

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Temperature Measurement and Monitoring

The MCP3461-E/ST is appropriate for precision temperature measurement where the sensor output changes slowly and noise filtering is valuable. Its 16-bit delta-sigma architecture can digitize low-level resistive-sensor signals, while the integrated temperature sensor provides an additional on-chip measurement function. The programmable output rate of up to 153.6 kSPS allows the system to trade conversion speed for resolution and filtering performance. Operating from -40°C to +125°C also suits equipment deployed across industrial environments. The internal oscillator supports system operation without a separate clock source, although the exact clock, reference, and filtering configuration should be confirmed in the Microchip family datasheet before production release.

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Process Control Data Acquisition

The MCP3461-E/ST can serve as the analog measurement front end in a process-control system that monitors pressure, flow, level, or other slowly varying industrial signals. The converter's 16-bit nominal resolution supports precise digital representation of low-level transducer outputs, and the programmable data rate up to 153.6 kSPS provides flexibility across different bandwidth requirements. Two single-ended inputs allow a controller to monitor a process signal and an auxiliary channel, while differential operation improves rejection of common-mode noise on appropriately balanced sensor wiring. Integrated burnout detection is useful for identifying sensor faults, and the -40°C to +125°C range supports industrial equipment, subject to final system-level thermal validation.

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Bridge Sensor Signal Conditioning

The MCP3461-E/ST is well suited to bridge-based sensing systems in which the desired measurement is a small differential voltage superimposed on a larger common-mode level. Its one differential input supports direct bridge measurement when the source impedance, input range, and analog front end meet the device requirements. The delta-sigma architecture performs oversampling and digital filtering, which is advantageous when the process variable has limited bandwidth and the objective is high resolution rather than minimum latency. The two-single-ended or one-differential configuration provides flexibility during prototyping. The MCP3461R-E/ST should be considered when an internal reference simplifies new PCB design, provided the input common-mode range and reference voltage remain compliant with the family data sheet.

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Laboratory Instrumentation

The MCP3461-E/ST can be used in laboratory and bench instrumentation that digitizes low-frequency analog measurements where resolution and integrated support functions outweigh very high sampling rates. A 16-bit delta-sigma converter can capture sensor, potentiometer, and calibrated measurement signals while its digital filter suppresses out-of-band noise. The programmable rate up to 153.6 kSPS gives the instrument designer several acquisition-speed choices, and the integrated oscillator and temperature sensor reduce external component requirements. The 20-pin TSSOP package is suitable for compact acquisition boards. Designers should select external input and reference components from the datasheet and account for digital-filter latency when combining measurements with a host controller.

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Embedded Data Acquisition Node

The MCP3461-E/ST fits compact embedded data-acquisition nodes that monitor one differential sensor or two single-ended channels. Its 16-bit nominal resolution supports high-fidelity digital readings, while the maximum programmable data rate of 153.6 kSPS allows acquisition bandwidth to be matched to the application. The integrated oscillator, temperature sensor, and burnout detection can reduce board area and diagnostic overhead, while the 20-pin TSSOP package is compatible with automated surface-mount assembly. For new nodes, MCP3461R-E/ST offers the same footprint with an onboard voltage reference. Firmware should configure the selected reference, digital filter, data rate, and conversion timing consistently, especially if replacing an existing MCP3461 design.

Önerilen Ürünler Özeti

MCP3461R-E/ST Pin-compatible same-family option with internal voltage reference Kullanıldığı Yer: Industrial Pressure Sensor Interface, Temperature Measurement and Monitoring, Process Control Data Acquisition, Bridge Sensor Signal Conditioning, Laboratory Instrumentation, Embedded Data Acquisition Node MCP3461RT-E/ST 20-TSSOP family option listed with 16-bit converter specifications Kullanıldığı Yer: Industrial Pressure Sensor Interface, Bridge Sensor Signal Conditioning MCP3462R-E/ST Additional-channel family variant for multi-sensor monitoring Kullanıldığı Yer: Temperature Measurement and Monitoring, Embedded Data Acquisition Node MCP3462-E/ST Microchip Technology Kullanıldığı Yer: Process Control Data Acquisition MCP3561T-E/ST 20-TSSOP Microchip ADC available for architecture comparison Kullanıldığı Yer: Laboratory Instrumentation
What is the MCP3461-E/ST and what are its main specifications?
The MCP3461-E/ST is a 16-bit delta-sigma analog-to-digital converter with two single-ended or one differential input and a programmable data rate up to 153.6 kSPS. According to the Microchip MCP3461/2/4R family datasheet, the device family includes an internal voltage reference, internal oscillator, temperature sensor, and burnout-sensor detection. The MCP3461-E/ST is supplied in a 20-pin TSSOP package and is specified from -40°C to +125°C.
Where can I download the MCP3461-E/ST datasheet PDF?
The MCP3461-E/ST datasheet PDF is available through the Microchip family document MCP3461/2/4R Family Data Sheet, DS20006404C. The manufacturer data sheet states that the family consists of 16-bit delta-sigma ADCs with programmable data rates up to 153.6 kSPS. Use the family document to verify the MCP3461 suffix, pin connections, electrical limits, reference options, digital interface timing, and ordering information.
Where can I find the MCP3461-E/ST pinout?
The MCP3461-E/ST pinout is published in the Microchip MCP3461/2/4R Family Data Sheet, DS20006404C, together with the 20-pin TSSOP package drawing. The verified web results identify the part as a 20-TSSOP ADC. Because the individual pin names and numbering were not included in the supplied source excerpts, this page does not reproduce them rather than risk presenting an inaccurate pin mapping.
What is the difference between MCP3461-E/ST and MCP3461R-E/ST?
The principal difference is the integrated voltage reference: Microchip states that the MCP3461R is a preferred pin-compatible option for new designs because it includes an onboard voltage reference not included in the MCP3461. The MCP3461-E/ST and MCP3461R-E/ST otherwise use the 20-pin TSSOP format and belong to the same 16-bit, 153.6 kSPS delta-sigma family. Confirm reference-selection firmware and board requirements before substitution.
Is MCP3461-E/ST a drop-in replacement for MCP3461R-E/ST?
The MCP3461R-E/ST is the preferred and pin-compatible choice for new designs, but the MCP3461-E/ST does not include the onboard voltage reference available in the R version. Although both use the same 20-pin TSSOP footprint and the same MCP3461/2/4R family data sheet, a board configured around the R-version internal reference may require external-reference circuitry or firmware changes. Verify the complete electrical configuration before interchange.
What can replace the MCP3461-E/ST on the same PCB footprint?
The MCP3461R-E/ST is the clearest same-footprint replacement because Microchip identifies it as preferred and pin-compatible for new designs. It adds an internal voltage reference that the MCP3461 lacks. Other MCP3461-family and MCP3462-family options may share the 20-pin TSSOP format, but channel count, reference availability, pin assignments, and interface behavior must be checked against the datasheet before treating them as drop-in devices.
MCP3461-E/ST vs MCP3461R-E/ST — which is better for a new design?
The MCP3461R-E/ST is generally better for a new design because Microchip identifies it as the preferred pin-compatible option and includes an onboard voltage reference. The MCP3461-E/ST remains suitable when the design intentionally uses an external reference or requires the non-R ordering configuration. Both provide the family-level combination of 16-bit resolution, input conversion up to 153.6 kSPS, and a 20-pin TSSOP package.
When should I choose MCP3461-E/ST instead of MCP3461R-E/ST?
Choose the MCP3461-E/ST when the design has been validated around an external voltage reference or otherwise requires the non-R MCP3461 configuration. Choose the MCP3461R-E/ST for new designs that benefit from an integrated voltage reference because Microchip designates the R version as preferred and pin compatible. The decision should follow the reference voltage, calibration method, schematic, and firmware used by the original design.
Is the MCP3461-E/ST suitable for industrial sensor measurement?
The MCP3461-E/ST is suitable for many industrial sensor-measurement systems because it combines 16-bit delta-sigma conversion, programmable rates up to 153.6 kSPS, an integrated oscillator and temperature sensor, burnout detection, and operation from -40°C to +125°C. It is especially attractive for slow or moderate-bandwidth pressure, temperature, and process-control signals where the converter's digital filtering and integrated support functions are more useful than very low latency.
How much power or thermal design is required for MCP3461-E/ST?
The MCP3461-E/ST requires a normal 20-pin TSSOP PCB layout with copper available for heat spreading, but the supplied verified excerpts do not state the device's maximum power dissipation or junction-to-ambient thermal resistance. Therefore, a numerical heatsink or thermal-rise calculation cannot be made without fabricating data. Designers should use the electrical characteristics and maximum supply current in the Microchip family datasheet when calculating dissipation from the actual rail voltage and operating mode.
Where can I buy MCP3461-E/ST online and what does it cost?
MCP3461-E/ST can be purchased from Microchip's authorized distribution network and is listed by Octopart across nine distributors. FindMyChip reports a minimum price of 1.77 USD at an MOQ of 1, while icDirectory references 2.92 USD. These distributor prices are as of 2026-10-30 and may vary with quantity, inventory, and authorized-channel terms. Request a formal quotation for production quantities.
What is the lead time and stock status of MCP3461-E/ST?
FindMyChip reports a lead time of 3-7 business days for the MCP3461-E/ST and identifies its lifecycle status as active. Octopart also provides inventory and pricing comparisons across nine distributors. Individual stock quantities were not included in the supplied excerpts, so confirm current availability with an authorized distributor. The reported 3-7 business-day lead time is current as of 2026-10-30.
Does the MCP3461-E/ST comply with RoHS and automotive qualification requirements?
The MCP3461-E/ST is listed as RoHS compliant, but the supplied sources do not state its REACH, AEC-Q100, lead-free, halogen-free, or conflict-minerals status. An operating range of -40°C to +125°C does not by itself establish AEC-Q100 qualification. For automotive production, request the relevant Microchip qualification documentation and exact ordered part number rather than inferring compliance from the industrial temperature rating.
What are the key specifications of MCP3461-E/ST that engineers should know?
The key MCP3461-E/ST specifications are 16-bit delta-sigma conversion, two single-ended or one differential input, programmable data rates up to 153.6 kSPS, and a 20-pin TSSOP package. According to the Microchip MCP3461/2/4R family datasheet, family-level integration includes an internal oscillator, temperature sensor, and burnout detection; the internal voltage reference is included in the R version. The specified temperature range is -40°C to +125°C.
What is the best Microchip equivalent for MCP3461-E/ST?
The best Microchip equivalent is the MCP3461R-E/ST for a new 20-pin TSSOP design because Microchip explicitly identifies the MCP3461R as preferred and pin compatible. It retains the family-level 16-bit delta-sigma conversion and up-to-153.6 kSPS programmable data rate while adding an onboard voltage reference. The MCP3461-E/ST remains appropriate only when the external-reference and existing configuration requirements justify the non-R version.

Mühendislik referans verileri: MCP3461-E/ST — karşılaştırma, tasarım rehberi ve uyumluluk bilgileri.

Seçim Kılavuzu

Choose the MCP3461-E/ST when the existing design uses an external voltage reference or is specifically qualified around the non-R MCP3461 configuration. For new 20-pin TSSOP designs, MCP3461R-E/ST is generally preferable because Microchip calls it the preferred pin-compatible option and it adds an onboard reference. Consider MCP3462-E/ST or MCP3462R-E/ST when more than two input channels are required, but verify that the additional channels do not change the pin assignments used by the existing board. MCP3561T-E/ST can be useful when comparing Microchip's 20-TSSOP ADC options, but its architecture and electrical requirements must be validated before substitution. In every case, check the reference strategy, analog input range, conversion rate, digital filter, serial timing, and package drawing rather than relying on the package name alone.

Alternatiflerle Karşılaştırma

Parametre Bu Ürün MCP3461R-E/ST MCP3461RT-E/ST MCP3462-E/ST MCP3462R-E/ST MCP3561T-E/ST
Package 20-TSSOP 20-TSSOP - same 20-TSSOP - same 20-TSSOP - same 20-TSSOP - same 20-TSSOP - same
Brand Microchip Technology Microchip Technology Microchip Technology Microchip Technology Microchip Technology Microchip Technology

Ana Farklılayıcılar

  • Preferred pin-compatible option for new designs (karşılaştırma:MCP3461R-E/ST)
  • Channel scalability within the same converter family (karşılaştırma:MCP3462-E/ST)
  • Integrated support functions reduce auxiliary circuitry (karşılaştırma:MCP3561T-E/ST)

Tasarım Notları

Follow the Microchip MCP3461/2/4R family data sheet for the exact 20-pin TSSOP footprint, exposed-pad status, and recommended land pattern. Place the input, reference, and decoupling connections directly adjacent to their associated pins, and provide a continuous ground reference beneath the device where the package and board construction allow. Because the supplied excerpts do not include the complete pin table, verify every connection against DS20006404C before releasing artwork rather than relying on generic TSSOP layouts.

Treat analog inputs as precision signal paths: use short traces, maintain consistent grounding, and keep switching-converter and digital return currents away from the input and reference nodes. Differential sensor wiring can reduce common-mode pickup, but it must remain within the MCP3461-E/ST input range and meet the source-impedance requirements specified by Microchip. The delta-sigma digital filter rejects out-of-band noise but does not remove in-band interference, so analog filtering and layout quality remain essential.

Do not treat MCP3461-E/ST and MCP3461R-E/ST as functionally identical without checking reference selection. Microchip explicitly notes that the R version contains an onboard voltage reference that the MCP3461 does not. A substitution can therefore change calibration, firmware behavior, power consumption, and the need for external reference components. Also verify the configured conversion rate, digital-filter latency, and serial-interface timing before changing family members.

Uyumluluk Bilgisi

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Qualified
Kadmiyumdan Arınmış
Unknown
Klorofillerden Arınmış
Unknown
Çatışma Minerali
Unknown

FindMyChip explicitly lists the MCP3461-E/ST as RoHS compliant. The supplied sources do not establish REACH, AEC-Q100, lead-free, halogen-free, or conflict-minerals status; the industrial temperature range is not treated as proof of automotive qualification.

Veri doğrulanma tarihi: 2026-10-30 — XAIPART bileşen mühendislik ekibi tarafından doğrulanmış ve derlenmiş veri

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