MCP41HV51T-502E/ST

Product Overview

Category

The MCP41HV51T-502E/ST belongs to the category of digital potentiometers.

Use

It is primarily used as a variable resistor in electronic circuits, providing a digitally controlled resistance value.

Characteristics

• High voltage capability
• Digital control interface
• Low power consumption
• Wide operating temperature range

Package

The MCP41HV51T-502E/ST comes in a small outline transistor (SOT) package.

Essence

This digital potentiometer serves as a replacement for traditional mechanical potentiometers, offering precise and programmable resistance values.

Packaging/Quantity

The MCP41HV51T-502E/ST is typically packaged in reels and available in quantities of 2500 units per reel.

Specifications

• Resistance Range: 50 ohms to 50 kilohms
• Supply Voltage: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Number of Channels: Single channel
• Resolution: 8 bits
• Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C
• Interface: SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface)

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MCP41HV51T-502E/ST has the following pin configuration:

1. VDD - Power supply voltage
2. CS - Chip select input
3. SCK - Serial clock input
4. SI - Serial data input
5. SO - Serial data output
6. GND - Ground
7. VH - High voltage terminal
8. VL - Low voltage terminal
9. WP - Write protect input

Functional Features

• Digital control allows for precise adjustment of resistance values.
• High voltage capability makes it suitable for applications requiring higher voltages.
• Low power consumption ensures energy efficiency.
• Wide operating temperature range enables usage in various environments.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Precise and programmable resistance values
• Compact size
• Easy integration into electronic circuits
• High voltage capability

Disadvantages

• Limited resolution (8 bits)
• Requires a serial interface for control

Working Principles

The MCP41HV51T-502E/ST operates by using a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) to convert the digital control signals into an analog voltage. This analog voltage is then used to adjust the resistance value of the potentiometer.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MCP41HV51T-502E/ST finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Audio equipment: Used for volume control and tone adjustment.
2. Industrial automation: Provides precise resistance control in industrial machinery.
3. Test and measurement instruments: Enables accurate calibration and adjustment.
4. Automotive electronics: Used in vehicle control systems for fine-tuning parameters.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. MCP4131-103E/P - 10 kilohm digital potentiometer with 7-bit resolution.
2. MCP4161-503E/P - 50 kilohm digital potentiometer with 7-bit resolution.
3. MCP4251-502E/P - 5 kilohm digital potentiometer with 8-bit resolution.

These alternative models offer similar functionality but differ in terms of resistance range and resolution.

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