Microchip Technology MCP6231
MCP6231 variants from Microchip Technology
MCP6231 Overview
What changes between part numbers, and what to check before you lock the BOM — Operational Amplifiers, Instrumentation Amplifiers and Buffer Amplifiers.
Key Features
- Footprint / package: https://www.microchipdirect.com/product/search/all/MCP6231Single package option across listed variants; still confirm reel vs tube suffix if you auto-insert.
- Lifecycle mix: ActiveConfirm lifecycle on the exact MPN, not just the base number prefix.
- 2 distinct suffix patternsExamples: E/MS, E/P. Decode suffix meaning in the ordering notes under the variant table.
Target Applications
- Operational Amplifiers, Instrumentation Amplifiers and Buffer Amplifiers — design-in and field replacement
- BOM scrub where only the base prefix is known but suffix is TBD
- Second-source checks when the original MPN is constrained
Ordering Variants
Compare 3 MCP6231 part numbers by package, electrical parameters, lifecycle, and availability. Use RFQ for stock and lead-time confirmation.
| Part Number | Description | Package Type | Manufacturer | Lifecycle | RoHS | Availability | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCP6231 | Package: https://www.microchipdirect.com/product/search/all/MCP6231 | Official Price: 0.2900 | Official Product URL: http://www.microchip.com/en-us/product/MCP6231 | https://www.microchipdirect.com/product/search/all/MCP6231 | Microchip Technology | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| MCP6231-E/MS | IC OPAMP GP 1 CIRCUIT 8MSOP | - | Microchip Technology | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| MCP6231-E/P | IC OPAMP GP 1 CIRCUIT 8DIP | - | Microchip Technology | Active | Compliant | In Stock |
Ordering Code Differences
How suffixes on MCP6231 map to package, grade, and reel options.
How to Choose the Right MCP6231 Operational Amplifiers, Instrumentation Amplifiers and Buffer Amplifiers
Match the footprint first
Packages here: https://www.microchipdirect.com/product/search/all/MCP6231. Open the land-pattern drawing before you substitute a different suffix.
Electrical headroom
Compare voltage and current columns in the variant table. For MCP6231, a suffix with lower voltage or current rating will not survive the same circuit without recalculation.
Temp grade letter matters
Commercial (0–70 °C) and industrial (−40–85 °C+) suffixes look similar in the prefix — confirm ambient + self-heating, not just the first page of the datasheet.
Copy the full MPN
Do not BOM only "MCP6231" — include the full suffix (e.g. E/MS, E/P). RFQ with reel/tube preference and required date code.
Technical Specifications
Core parameters for MCP6231 product family
Identity
Variant Parameters
Source MCP6231 with Octatronics
Request stock confirmation, lead time, date code, and pricing for all 3 ordering variants from Microchip Technology. Our team supports active, EOL, and hard-to-find component sourcing.
- Original manufacturer parts with traceability options
- BOM upload and multi-line RFQ support
- Package, grade, and compliance verification
Frequently Asked Questions
Common technical questions about the MCP6231 product family.