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MCP4231-503E/P - Microchip

Description: Digital POT

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MCP4231-503E/P Details

  • Manufacturer Part Number:

    MCP4231-503E/P

  • Pbfree Code:

    Yes

  • Rohs Code:

    Yes

  • Part Life Cycle Code:

    Active

  • Part Package Code:

    DIP

  • Package Description:

    0.300 INCH, PLASTIC, DIP-14

  • Pin Count:

    14

  • Manufacturer Package Code:

    PDIP-14

  • 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:

    0.2 kHz

  • Control Interface:

    INCREMENT/DECREMENT

  • Converter Type:

    DIGITAL POTENTIOMETER

  • JESD-30 Code:

    R-PDIP-T14

  • JESD-609 Code:

    e3

  • Length:

    19.05 mm

  • Number of Functions:

    1

  • Number of Positions:

    257

  • Number of Terminals:

    14

  • Operating Temperature-Max:

    125 °C

  • Operating Temperature-Min:

    -40 °C

  • Package Body Material:

    PLASTIC/EPOXY

  • Package Code:

    DIP

  • Package Equivalence Code:

    DIP14,.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:

    50000 Ω

  • Width:

    7.62 mm

MCP4231-503E/P Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • The maximum voltage that can be applied to the potentiometer terminals is VDD + 0.3V, but not to exceed 6V.
  • The MCP4231-503E/P has a power-on reset (POR) circuit that initializes the wiper to the mid-scale position (128 taps) after power-up. However, it's recommended to send a 'write wiper to mid-scale' command (0x00 or 0x80) after power-up to ensure the wiper is at the desired position.
  • The maximum frequency of the SPI clock that can be used to communicate with the MCP4231-503E/P is 10 MHz.
  • Yes, the MCP4231-503E/P can be used as a rheostat by connecting the wiper to one of the terminals. However, the resistance between the wiper and the terminal will be non-linear, and the device should be operated within the specified voltage and current limits.
  • To prevent accidental changes to the digital potentiometer, it's recommended to use a pull-up resistor on the CS pin, and to use a low-pass filter or shielding to minimize noise and EMI on the SPI bus.

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Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading manufacturer of microcontrollers and semiconductor devices for a wide range of applications in the aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, industrial, and medical industries. Alongside a comprehensive product portfolio, Microchip Technology Inc. also provides easy-to-use development tools that enable engineers to create optimal designs quickly with minimal iterations to reduce risk while lowering total system costs to market. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, th

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