MCP4011-103E/MS Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
MCP4011-103E/MS is a single-channel, 64-step increment/decrement digital potentiometer with 10 kOhm resistance from Microchip in a compact MSOP-8 package. It features a 1 kHz nominal bandwidth, RoHS-compliant Pb-free construction, and a simple 2-wire up/down control interface. Available from stock worldwide with fast shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP4011-103E/MS Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.4900(MOQ 1)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 125.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- Single-channel 10 kOhm digital potentiometer with 64-step resolution controlled via simple increment/decrement 2-wire interface
- Compact MSOP-8 package minimizes PCB footprint compared to SOIC alternatives for space-constrained board designs
- 1 kHz nominal bandwidth suits low-frequency audio, DC bias, and sensor calibration trimming applications
- RoHS-compliant Pb-free JESD-609 e3 construction for environmentally compliant consumer and industrial products
Applications
MCP4011-103E/MS is used in portable consumer electronics, audio equipment, and industrial sensor modules where a compact digitally adjustable 10 kOhm resistance is needed with minimal pin count. Its 2-wire increment/decrement interface enables easy connection to microcontrollers for programmable gain control, LCD contrast adjustment, and DC offset trimming without requiring SPI or I2C bus infrastructure. The MSOP-8 form factor is ideal for handheld instruments, hearing aids, and small IoT sensor boards where board space is at a premium.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | MSOP-8 |
| Factory Lead Time | 6Weeks |
| YTEOL | 9 |
| Bandwidth-Nom | 1kHz |
| Control Interface | INCREMENT/DECREMENT |
| Converter Type | DIGITAL POTENTIOMETER |
| JESD-30 Code | S-PDSO-G8 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Number of Positions | 64 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SOP8,.19 |
| Package Shape | SQUARE |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Resistance Law | LINEAR |
| Resistance Tolerance-Max | 20% |
| Resistor Terminal Voltage-Max | 5V |
| Screening Level | TS 16949 |
| Supply Current-Max | 0.45mA |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 5V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Coefficient-Nom | 150ppm/°C |
| Temperature Grade | AUTOMOTIVE |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.65mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 40 |
| Total Resistance-Nom | 10000Ω |
| Package | Small Outline Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.01 |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for MCP4011-103E/MS:
Digital Potentiometer, 1 Func, 10000ohm, Increment/decrement Control Interface, 64 Positions, CMOS, PDSO8
Frequently Asked Questions
How many resistance steps does MCP4011-103E/MS provide and what control interface does it use?
MCP4011-103E/MS provides 64 discrete wiper positions over a 10 kOhm end-to-end resistance, giving an approximate step resolution of 156 Ohm per step. It uses a simple increment/decrement 2-wire interface, where the host sends separate UP and DOWN pulses to move the wiper one position at a time, making firmware integration straightforward without needing a full SPI or I2C peripheral.
For a portable audio device, does the 1 kHz bandwidth of MCP4011-103E/MS limit its usefulness as a volume control?
The 1 kHz nominal signal bandwidth of MCP4011-103E/MS is sufficient for DC and very low frequency volume control applications where the potentiometer element is used as a resistor divider rather than an in-signal-path attenuator. For audio signals above 1 kHz, an external op-amp or audio taper potentiometer approach may be required, but for low-frequency bias trimming, loudness knob emulation via DC control voltage, or sub-audio DC level adjustment, the 1 kHz bandwidth of MCP4011-103E/MS is fully adequate.
How does the MSOP-8 package of MCP4011-103E/MS compare to SOIC-8 for a compact IoT sensor node design?
The MSOP-8 package measures approximately 3.0 mm x 3.0 mm with a 0.65 mm pin pitch, which is significantly smaller than the SOIC-8 package at approximately 4.9 mm x 3.9 mm with 1.27 mm pitch. This size reduction of roughly 50% in footprint area makes MCP4011-103E/MS in MSOP-8 the preferred choice for miniaturized IoT sensor nodes and wearable devices where every square millimeter of PCB area counts.
When would MCP4011-103E/MS be a suitable alternative to a mechanical trimmer in production calibration?
MCP4011-103E/MS is a suitable digital replacement for a mechanical trimmer when a factory calibration routine must set a specific 10 kOhm resistance value repeatedly and reliably across production units. Unlike a mechanical trimmer, the wiper position can be set in microseconds via software commands and verified immediately, eliminating manual adjustment time and reducing calibration cost per unit on high-volume assembly lines producing industrial sensors or measurement modules.
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