Alternatives to Renesas Electronics Corporation EL7242CSZ
Renesas Electronics Corporation EL7242CSZ and its qualified second sources, compared on form/fit/function, stock, lifecycle and price — the same checks Parter runs inside a BOM.
 EL7242CSZRenesas Electronics Corporation | EL7242CSZ-T7Renesas Electronics Corporation | EL7252CSZRenesas Electronics Corporation | +3more | |
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| FFF Compatibility | Shares the identical 8-SOIC footprint and pinout.Identical physical package dimensions and SMD mounting style.Identical electrical, thermal, and timing performance. | Pins have the same physical layout, but the internal logical operations on the inputs are different, which may affect circuit behavior.Same physical package dimensions and 8-SOIC footprint.The EL7252 implements a NAND/non-inverting logic gate configuration, while the EL7242 utilizes AND/inverting logic, meaning input polarity or logic must be inverted. | ||
 AI Summary | EL7242CSZ by Renesas Electronics Corporation: Low-Side Gate Driver IC Inverting, Non-Inverting 8-SOIC. | This is the exact same silicon variant of the EL7242CSZ, provided on 7-inch Tape & Reel instead of a Tube. It serves as a direct, drop-in replacement with no physical or electrical design changes required.
| This is a sibling component from the same series. It shares the identical 8-SOIC package footprint and pinout layout, but operates with inverted logic behavior (NAND instead of AND). It can be used with minimal changes if input signal inversion is managed.
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| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | |
| Market Availability | In stock | Non-stock | In stock | |
| REACH | REACH | REACH | REACH | |
| RoHS | RoHS | RoHS | RoHS | |
| Description | Low-Side Gate Driver IC Inverting, Non-Inverting 8-SOIC | Low-Side Gate Driver IC Inverting, Non-Inverting 8-SOIC | Low-Side Gate Driver IC Inverting 8-SOIC | |
| Manufacturer | Renesas Electronics Corporation | Renesas Electronics Corporation | Renesas Electronics Corporation | |
| Type | Power Management (PMIC) | Power Management (PMIC) | Power Management (PMIC) | |
| Datasheet | Open | Open | Open | |
| Lead Time | 19 weeks | 19 weeks | 19 weeks | |
| Country of Origin | MY, PH | - | - | |
| Export Control Class Number | EAR99 | EAR99 | EAR99 | |
| HTSUS Code | 8542.39.0070 | - | - | |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | 3 (168 Hours) | - | - | |
| Gate Type | N-Channel, P-Channel MOSFET | - | - | |
| Input Type | Non-Inverting, Inverting | - | - | |
| Channel Type | Independent | - | - | |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | - | - | |
| Package / Case | 8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width) | - | - | |
| Number of Drivers | 2 | - | - | |
| DigiKey Programmable | Not Verified | - | - | |
| Driven Configuration | Low-Side | - | - |
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Yes. The Renesas Electronics Corporation EL7242CSZ is marked obsolete, so the manufacturer has discontinued it and any remaining supply is limited to distributor stock. The qualified second sources on this page are active parts you can design in today.
The closest qualified second sources for the Renesas Electronics Corporation EL7242CSZ are the EL7242CSZ-T7 (Renesas Electronics Corporation) and the EL7252CSZ (Renesas Electronics Corporation), out of 5 matched alternatives in total. Each is compared against the original on fit, form and function in the table above.
Not always. The alternatives to the EL7242CSZ are matched on function but can differ in package, pinout or a key parameter, so review the fit/form/function notes in the table and the datasheet before designing one in.
The EL7242CSZ (Renesas Electronics Corporation) is a part in the Power Management (PMIC) category. This page lists qualified, cross-referenced replacements for it with a side-by-side comparison.
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