Device identity and package
The TCM320AC46CN is a Texas Instruments consumer circuit in a 20-pin PDIP (Plastic Dual In-line Package) supplied in bulk tube format. It sits within the Analog & Data Acquisition category, though the series field is unlisted on this record.
Lifecycle and sourcing posture
The lifecycle stage is marked current, meaning the part remains in the manufacturer's active portfolio for new and existing designs.
Package and board-fit considerations
The PDIP20 package uses a 0.100-inch (2.54 mm) pin pitch, standard for through-hole assembly on prototype boards or low-volume production runs. Bulk tube delivery means the parts are not tape-and-reel; plan for manual or tube-fed insertion rather than automated pick-and-place.