What the SN75472P is and where it fits
The Texas Instruments SN75472P is a peripheral driver IC that sinks up to 300 mA per channel. It integrates two independent driver elements in an 8-pin DIP package, operating from 4.75 V to 5.25 V and 0°C to 70°C.
300 mA output — what it means for the load
The 300 mA low-side output current per channel is the continuous sink capability.
Package and mounting — through-hole legacy
The SN75472P comes in an 8-pin DIP (0.300-inch body width, 7.62 mm pitch) and is specified for through-hole mounting. That makes it straightforward for prototyping on breadboards or perfboard, and for repair or retrofit into existing designs that use DIP sockets. It ships in a Tube — not Tape & Reel — so it is not set up for automated SMT pick-and-place.
Lifecycle and sourcing
It is ROHS3 compliant, so it ships without RoHS exemption concerns. For BOM planning, this part is a stable line item — no LTB risk, no forced redesign.
