Dual op-amp in a compact MSOP-8 — what the specs mean for the BOM
The Microchip MCP6L2T-E/MS is a dual general-purpose op-amp with rail-to-rail output, housed in an 8-MSOP package and supplied on Tape & Reel for pick-and-place.
2.8 MHz GBWP and 2.3 V/µs slew — where the bandwidth lands
With a gain-bandwidth product of 2.8 MHz, this op-amp can close a gain-of-10 stage with a usable bandwidth around 280 kHz, or a unity-gain buffer to 2.8 MHz. The 2.3 V/µs slew rate supports full-swing signals up to roughly 180 kHz before slew limiting becomes a concern — adequate for audio, motor-current sense, and general-purpose ADC drive, but not aimed at video or high-speed data acquisition. Input bias current is 1 pA, and input offset voltage is 1 mV typical — the low bias makes it suitable for high-impedance sources like photodiode transimpedance stages, though the offset may need a calibration step in precision DC applications.
Active lifecycle and supply posture
For dual-sourcing or a pin-compatible alternate, the MCP6L72T-E/SN is a close functional match — same dual rail-to-rail architecture and 1 pA input bias, but with a 2 MHz GBWP and 0.9 V/µs slew rate, and in an 8-SOIC package rather than MSOP. The MCP6272T-E/SN is another dual option with 2 MHz GBWP and 200 µA per channel, but in an SOIC-8. Neither is a drop-in replacement for the MSOP footprint, so verify the board layout before substituting.