TC4420EPA

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  "description": "Microchip Tech Gate Drivers, PDIP-8. Pinout cross-checked by two models against the datasheet, KiCad symbol/footprint/3D.",
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    "mpn": "TC4420EPA",
    "manufacturer": "Microchip Tech",
    "package": "PDIP-8",
    "pin_count": 8,
    "category": "Motor Driver ICs",
    "subcategory": "Gate Drivers",
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      "digikey": "TC4420EPA-ND",
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        "description": "Bias supply for the MOSFET driver, rated 4.5V to 18V with respect to the ground pins, and should be bypassed to ground with a local ceramic capacitor (minimum 1.0 µF suggested)."
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        "description": "High-impedance, TTL/CMOS compatible control input that can be driven from -5V up to VDD + 0.3V, and slow rising or falling input edges should be avoided to prevent double-pulsing of the output."
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        "name": "NC",
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        "type": "power_in",
        "description": "Ground return path for the bias current and high peak discharge currents of the load capacitor, to be tied to a ground plane or kept on very short traces; both GND pins must be connected for proper operation."
      },
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        "number": "6",
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        "description": "CMOS push-pull output capable of 6.0A peak sourcing/sinking current into a capacitive load and withstanding 1.5A peak reverse current of either polarity; both OUTPUT pins must be connected for proper operation."
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