Product Overview
The MIC2981/82YWM from Microchip Technology is an 8-channel high-current sink driver in a SOIC-20W package. Each output can sink up to 500mA, making it suitable for driving LEDs, relays, solenoids, and other loads from a microcontroller interface.
Key Specifications
| Channels | 8 |
| Output Current per Channel | 500 mA (max) |
| Output Voltage | Up to 50 V |
| Input Logic | CMOS/TTL compatible |
| Supply Voltage | 2.0 V to 15 V (logic) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C |
Features
- 8 high-current sink outputs in a single package
- 500mA per channel for driving heavy loads
- 50V output voltage rating for relay and solenoid driving
- CMOS/TTL compatible inputs for direct MCU interface
- Thermal shutdown and overcurrent protection
Applications
- LED display and signage driving
- Relay and solenoid driver arrays
- Stepper motor unipolar driver
- Industrial load switching