The DS2401+ comes in a TO-226-3 / TO-92-3 through-hole package, a three-lead inline format that is a standard footprint for board-level identification. Through-hole mounting suits prototyping, retrofit, or environments where vibration resistance is less critical than ease of hand-assembly and rework.
For BOM planning, the active status means standard lead times apply through distribution channels, with no last-time-buy pressure.
