Microchip Technology MCP4462-502E/ST Digital Potentiometer

The MCP4462-502E/ST is a versatile digital potentiometer integrated circuit produced by Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog, and Flash-IP solutions. This device offers a reliable and precise solution for applications requiring variable resistance settings controlled via a digital interface.

Key Features

• Resistance Value: The MCP4462-502E/ST offers a resistance value of 5kΩ, which can be adjusted through its multiple wiper settings.
• Resolution: With 8-bit resolution (256 wiper steps), it allows for fine adjustments to the resistance level, providing a high degree of control and precision.
• Quad Channel Configuration: This device features four independent potentiometer channels, giving users the ability to control multiple resistance settings within the same package.
• Interface: The digital potentiometer communicates via an I2C™ compatible interface, ensuring easy integration with most microcontrollers.
• Non-Volatile Memory: It includes non-volatile memory (EEPROM) to store the wiper position, ensuring the last set resistance value is retained even after power cycling.
• Package: The MCP4462-502E/ST is available in a 14-pin TSSOP package, providing a compact footprint for space-constrained applications.
• Operating Voltage: It operates over a wide voltage range of 2.7V to 5.5V, making it suitable for both 3.3V and 5V systems.
• Temperature Range: This digital potentiometer can operate across an industrial temperature range of -40°C to +125°C, ensuring reliable performance under extreme conditions.
• Applications: Ideal for applications in consumer electronics, automotive systems, industrial control, and communication devices where digital control of resistance is required.

Robust Design for Diverse Applications

The MCP4462-502E/ST is engineered to provide a reliable digital interface for adjusting resistance values in a wide array of applications. Whether it's calibrating system tolerances, adjusting signal levels, or tuning circuits, this digital potentiometer from Microchip Technology offers a compact, precise, and durable solution for electronic designers and engineers.