MCP4011-502E/MS Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
Microchip MCP4011-502E/MS is a single-channel digital potentiometer with 64 resistive steps and a 5 kOhm end-to-end resistance, controlled via an increment/decrement interface in a compact 8-pin MSOP package. It offers 2 kHz nominal bandwidth for analog signal path adjustment applications. Available from stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP4011-502E/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
What are the key features of MCP4011-502E/MS?
- Single-channel 5 kOhm digital potentiometer with 64 steps for fine-grained resistance adjustment via increment/decrement control
- 2 kHz nominal bandwidth supporting audio gain control and low-frequency filter tuning without signal distortion
- Compact 8-pin MSOP package enabling space-efficient PCB integration alongside op-amps and signal-chain components
- RoHS-compliant Pb-free JESD-609 e3 construction suitable for consumer and industrial applications
What is MCP4011-502E/MS used for?
The MCP4011-502E/MS serves as a digitally adjustable gain element in audio amplifier circuits, calibration potentiometers in sensor signal conditioning chains, and feedback-network tuners in DC-DC converter designs. Its 64-step 5 kOhm resistance range covers common feedback divider and filter-pole adjustment tasks where mechanical trimmers are unreliable or inaccessible after board assembly. Designers integrate this device in handheld instruments, hearing aids, and industrial calibration equipment requiring non-volatile or runtime-adjustable resistance without manual intervention.
What are the specifications of MCP4011-502E/MS?
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | MSOP-8 |
| Factory Lead Time | 16Weeks |
| YTEOL | 9 |
| Bandwidth-Nom | 2kHz |
| 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 | 5000Ω |
| 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 |
Where can I find the MCP4011-502E/MS datasheet?
MCP4011-502E/MS Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Microchip
What are equivalent replacements for MCP4011-502E/MS?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the MCP4011-502E/MS 64-step resolution affect gain accuracy in an op-amp inverting amplifier circuit?
With 64 steps across 5 kOhm, each increment changes resistance by approximately 78 Ohm, producing gain steps of about 1.6% per click when used as a feedback resistor against a fixed 5 kOhm input resistor. This resolution suits audio volume controls and sensor calibration where sub-2% gain steps provide perceptibly smooth adjustment. The 2 kHz bandwidth ensures the potentiometer does not attenuate audio-band signals up to 2 kHz without adding phase error in the op-amp feedback path.
Which sensor calibration or signal-conditioning scenarios benefit from MCP4011-502E/MS's increment/decrement interface?
Temperature sensor bridge calibration circuits, pressure transducer zero-offset trimmers, and microphone preamplifier gain-staging systems benefit from the push-button-style increment/decrement interface, which requires only 2 control wires instead of a full SPI or I2C bus. In factory calibration rigs, a microcontroller sends pulse sequences to dial in the exact 5 kOhm resistance step needed to null sensor offset across up to 64 discrete positions without mechanical contact wear.
For a hearing-aid or portable audio design, how compact is the MCP4011-502E/MS footprint, and what supply voltage range does it accept?
The 8-pin MSOP package measures approximately 3 mm × 3 mm, making the MCP4011-502E/MS one of the smallest digital potentiometers available for portable audio and hearing-aid PCBs where board area under 100 mm² is common. It operates from a 1.8 V to 5.5 V supply range, enabling direct use in single-cell Li-ion systems at 3.3 V or dual-AA battery designs at 3 V without level-shifting, while the 5 kOhm resistance range is compatible with typical 10 kOhm to 100 kOhm feedback networks when scaled with a parallel fixed resistor.
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