Skip to main content

Unitrode UC38 Series

26 variants · Unitrode

About the Unitrode Unitrode UC38 Series series

The Unitrode Unitrode UC38 Series series groups 26 related part numbers, each listed with full specifications, a datasheet where available, and an RFQ option. The listed variants share a common clock sync of No, control features of Frequency Control and frequency of Up to 500kHz. Variants differ by case, duty cycle and function, so you can match the exact case your application requires using the selection guide below. The range mixes active and legacy part numbers, so you can source both current Unitrode UC38 Series variants and discontinued ones from a single page.

Select a variant by

Case
8-SOIC (0.154\", 3.90mm Width) · 14-SOIC (0.154\", 3.90mm Width) · 14-SOIC (0.209\", 5.30mm Width) · 16-SOIC (0.295\", 7.50mm Width) · 20-LCC (J-Lead)
Duty cycle
96% · 97%
Function
Step-Up, Step-Down, Step-Up/Step-Down · Step-Up, Step-Up/Step-Down
Operating temperature
0°C ~ 70°C (TA) · 0°C~70°C(TA)
Package
Bulk · Tube
Topology
Boost, Buck, Buck-Boost, Flyback, Forward · Boost, Buck, Flyback, Forward · Boost, Flyback
Voltage - supply (Vcc (Vdd))
7.6V ~ 30V · 10V ~ 30V · 12V ~ 28V

Variant comparison

ParameterUC3842DUC3842D8UC3843DUC3842ADWG4UC3842Q
Case14-SOIC (0.154\", 3.90mm Width)8-SOIC (0.154\", 3.90mm Width)14-SOIC (0.209\", 5.30mm Width)16-SOIC (0.295\", 7.50mm Width)20-LCC (J-Lead)
Duty cycle97%97%97%96%97%
FunctionStep-Up, Step-Down, Step-Up/Step-DownStep-Up, Step-Down, Step-Up/Step-DownStep-Up, Step-Up/Step-DownStep-Up, Step-Down, Step-Up/Step-DownStep-Up, Step-Down, Step-Up/Step-Down
Operating temperature0°C~70°C(TA)0°C~70°C(TA)0°C ~ 70°C (TA)0°C~70°C(TA)0°C~70°C(TA)
PackageTubeTubeTubeBulkBulk
TopologyBoost, Buck, Buck-Boost, Flyback, ForwardBoost, Buck, Buck-Boost, Flyback, ForwardBoost, FlybackBoost, Buck, Flyback, ForwardBoost, Buck, Buck-Boost, Flyback, Forward
Voltage - supply (Vcc (Vdd))12V ~ 28V12V ~ 28V7.6V ~ 30V10V ~ 30V

Shared specifications

Clock sync
No
Control features
Frequency Control
Frequency
Up to 500kHz
Interface
-
Mounting type
Surface Mount
Number of outputs
1
Output configuration
Positive, Isolation Capable
Output phases
1
Output type
Transistor Driver
Synchronous rectifier
No

Request a quote on any Unitrode UC38 Series part number and we confirm price, availability and lead time per line — including end-of-life and allocation-constrained variants.

Frequently asked questions

How do the Unitrode Unitrode UC38 Series variants differ?
Unitrode UC38 Series part numbers differ by case, duty cycle, function and operating temperature. Use the selection guide above to pick by case.
How many Unitrode Unitrode UC38 Series part numbers are listed?
26 Unitrode Unitrode UC38 Series part numbers are listed, each with specifications and a datasheet where available.
How do I get pricing and lead time for Unitrode Unitrode UC38 Series?
Request a quote (RFQ) for any Unitrode UC38 Series part number and we confirm price, availability and lead time per line — including end-of-life and hard-to-find variants.

All variants