MCP4162T-104E/SN

Product Overview

Category: Electronic Component
Use: Digital Potentiometer
Characteristics: High resolution, low power consumption
Package: SOIC-8
Essence: MCP4162T-104E/SN is a digital potentiometer used for electronic circuit control. It provides a variable resistance that can be digitally controlled, offering flexibility and precision in circuit design.
Packaging/Quantity: Available in tape and reel packaging with 2500 units per reel.

Specifications

• Resolution: 10-bit
• Number of Channels: Single
• Resistance Range: 100Ω to 10kΩ
• Interface: SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface)
• Supply Voltage: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Power Consumption: 1µA (standby), 0.4mA (active)
• Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C

Pin Configuration

The MCP4162T-104E/SN has a standard SOIC-8 package with the following pin configuration:

┌───┬───┐ │ 1 │ 2 │ ├───┼───┤ │ 3 │ 4 │ ├───┼───┤ │ 5 │ 6 │ ├───┼───┤ │ 7 │ 8 │ └───┴───┘

1. VDD: Supply Voltage
2. CS: Chip Select
3. SCK: Serial Clock
4. SI: Serial Input
5. SO: Serial Output
6. WP: Write Protect
7. VSS: Ground
8. RH: Terminal A (Potentiometer Terminal)

Functional Features

• Digital control of resistance value
• High resolution for precise circuit adjustments
• Low power consumption for energy-efficient designs
• SPI interface for easy integration with microcontrollers
• Write protect feature to prevent accidental changes
• Wide temperature range for versatile applications

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Precise and flexible circuit control - Low power consumption for energy efficiency - Easy integration with microcontrollers - Wide temperature range for various environments

Disadvantages: - Limited resistance range compared to some analog potentiometers - Requires digital control interface, may not be suitable for all applications

Working Principles

The MCP4162T-104E/SN operates by digitally controlling the resistance value using a series of switches. The digital input signal is converted into an analog voltage that determines the resistance level. This allows for precise adjustment of circuit parameters without the need for manual potentiometer adjustments.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MCP4162T-104E/SN can be used in various electronic applications, including but not limited to: - Audio equipment for volume control - Industrial automation for calibration and control - Test and measurement instruments for fine-tuning - Power supply circuits for voltage regulation - Communication systems for signal conditioning

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. MCP4131-103E/P: 10kΩ digital potentiometer with 8-bit resolution.
2. MCP4251-502E/P: Dual-channel digital potentiometer with 5kΩ resistance range.
3. MCP41100-103E/MS: 100kΩ digital potentiometer with 10-bit resolution.

These alternative models offer different specifications and features to suit specific application requirements.

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