MCP41050-I/SN

The MCP41050 device is 256- position, digital potentiometers available in 10 k?, 50 k? and 100 k? resistance versions. The MCP41050 is a single-channel device and is offered in an 8-pin PDIP or SOIC package. The MCP42XXX contains two independent channels in a 14-pin PDIP, SOIC or TSSOP package. The wiper position of the MCP41050 varies linearly and is controlled via an industry-standard SPI interface. The devices consume <1 µA during static operation. A software shutdown feature is provided that disconnects the “A” terminal from the resistor stack and simultaneously connects the wiper to the “B” terminal. In addition, the dual MCP42XXX has a SHDN pin that performs the same function in hardware. During shutdown mode, the contents of the wiper register can be changed and the potentiometer returns from shutdown to the new value. The wiper is reset to the mid-scale position (80h) upon power-up. The RS (reset) pin implements a hardware reset and also returns the wiper to mid-scale. The MCP42XXX SPI interface includes both the SI and SO pins, allowing daisy-chaining of multiple devices. Channel-to-channel resistance matching on the MCP42XXX varies by less than 1%. These devices operate from a single 2.7 - 5.5V supply and are specified.

• 256 taps for each potentiometer
• Potentiometer values for 10 k?, 50 k? and 100 k?
• Single and dual versions
• SPI™ serial interface (mode 0,0 and 1,1)
• ±1 LSB max INL & DNL
• Low power CMOS technology
• 1 µA maximum supply current in static operation
• Multiple devices can be daisy-chained together (MCP42XXX only)
• Shutdown feature open circuits of all resistors for maximum power savings
• Hardware shutdown pin available on MCP42XXX only
• Single supply operation (2.7V - 5.5V)
• Industrial temperature range: -40°C to +85°C
• Extended temperature range: -40°C to +125°C