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MCP4161-502E/P - Microchip

Description: MCP4161-502E/P, Digital Potentiometer 5kΩ 257-Position Linear Serial-SPI 8-Pin PDIP

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MCP4161-502E/P Details

  • Manufacturer Part Number:

    MCP4161-502E/P

  • Pbfree Code:

    Yes

  • Rohs Code:

    Yes

  • Part Life Cycle Code:

    Active

  • Part Package Code:

    DIP

  • Package Description:

    0.300 INCH, PLASTIC, DIP-8

  • Pin Count:

    8

  • Manufacturer Package Code:

    PDIP-8

  • Country Of Origin:

    Thailand

  • ECCN Code:

    EAR99

  • HTS Code:

    8542.39.00.01

  • Factory Lead Time:

    8 Weeks

  • Manufacturer:

    Microchip Technology Inc

  • YTEOL:

    9

  • Bandwidth-Nom:

    2 kHz

  • Control Interface:

    INCREMENT/DECREMENT

  • Converter Type:

    DIGITAL POTENTIOMETER

  • JESD-30 Code:

    R-PDIP-T8

  • JESD-609 Code:

    e3

  • Length:

    9.271 mm

  • Number of Functions:

    1

  • Number of Positions:

    129

  • Number of Terminals:

    8

  • Operating Temperature-Max:

    125 °C

  • Operating Temperature-Min:

    -40 °C

  • Package Body Material:

    PLASTIC/EPOXY

  • Package Code:

    DIP

  • Package Equivalence Code:

    DIP8,.3

  • Package Shape:

    RECTANGULAR

  • Package Style:

    IN-LINE

  • Qualification Status:

    Not Qualified

  • Resistance Law:

    LINEAR

  • Resistance Tolerance-Max:

    20%

  • Resistor Terminal Voltage-Max:

    5 V

  • Seated Height-Max:

    5.334 mm

  • Supply Current-Max:

    1 mA

  • Supply Voltage-Nom:

    5 V

  • Surface Mount:

    NO

  • Technology:

    CMOS

  • Temperature Coefficient-Nom:

    150 ppm/°C

  • Temperature Grade:

    AUTOMOTIVE

  • Terminal Finish:

    Matte Tin (Sn)

  • Terminal Form:

    THROUGH-HOLE

  • Terminal Pitch:

    2.54 mm

  • Terminal Position:

    DUAL

  • Total Resistance-Nom:

    5000 Ω

  • Width:

    7.62 mm

MCP4161-502E/P Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • The recommended power-up sequence is to apply VDD first, followed by VSS, and then the logic inputs. This ensures proper device operation and prevents potential latch-up conditions.
  • To retain the wiper position during power-down, the CS pin should be held high and the SCK and SI pins should be held low. This puts the device in a low-power standby mode, allowing the wiper position to be retained.
  • The maximum frequency of the serial clock (SCK) input is 3.25 MHz. Exceeding this frequency may result in incorrect device operation or data corruption.
  • Yes, the MCP4161-502E/P can be used as a rheostat by connecting the wiper terminal to one of the end terminals (A or B). However, this configuration may affect the device's linearity and resolution.
  • When the wiper is at the extreme ends of the resistor array, the device may exhibit non-linear behavior. To handle this situation, it is recommended to implement a 'deadband' or 'guardband' around the extreme ends of the resistor array to prevent the wiper from reaching the end points.

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