MCP4011-502E/SN Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
MCP4011-502E/SN is a single-channel 5 kΩ digital potentiometer from Microchip with an Up/Down SPI-compatible increment/decrement interface, 64 wiper positions, and 2 kHz bandwidth in an 8-pin SOIC package.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP4011-502E/SN 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/SN?
- Single-channel 5 kΩ end-to-end resistance with 64 wiper tap positions
- Up/Down increment/decrement control interface for simple 2-wire digital resistance adjustment
- 2 kHz -3 dB bandwidth supports audio and low-frequency signal conditioning
- Non-volatile wiper position stored in EEPROM retains setting through power cycles
- 8-pin SOIC package enables compact SMT integration with standard PCB footprints
What is MCP4011-502E/SN used for?
MCP4011-502E/SN is used in audio volume control circuits, contrast and brightness adjustment in display modules, and calibration trim networks in sensor signal conditioning chains. Its simple increment/decrement interface makes it ideal for panel-less user controls in consumer electronics, instrumentation, and industrial parameter adjustment where a motorized potentiometer would add unnecessary complexity.
What are the specifications of MCP4011-502E/SN?
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | SOIC-8 |
| Factory Lead Time | 16Weeks |
| YTEOL | 9 |
| Bandwidth-Nom | 2kHz |
| Control Interface | INCREMENT/DECREMENT |
| Converter Type | DIGITAL POTENTIOMETER |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G8 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Number of Positions | 64 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SOP8,.23 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| 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 | 1.27mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| 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/SN datasheet?
MCP4011-502E/SN Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Microchip
What are equivalent replacements for MCP4011-502E/SN?
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for MCP4011-502E/SN:
Digital Potentiometer, 1 Func, 5000ohm, Increment/decrement Control Interface, 64 Positions, CMOS, PDSO8
Frequently Asked Questions
How many wiper positions does MCP4011-502E/SN provide, and what is its end-to-end resistance?
MCP4011-502E/SN offers 64 wiper tap positions across a 5 kΩ end-to-end resistance, giving approximately 78 Ω per step. This resolution is suitable for audio level control, calibration trims, and analog signal attenuation in 2.7 V to 5.5 V systems.
What control interface does MCP4011-502E/SN use, and how does that simplify firmware integration?
The device uses a 2-wire Up/Down increment/decrement interface rather than full SPI, so a microcontroller needs only 2 GPIO pins to control wiper position. Each pulse on the increment or decrement pin shifts the wiper by one of 64 steps without requiring a serial frame or chip-select timing.
Is the wiper position retained when MCP4011-502E/SN loses power in a portable instrument?
Yes. MCP4011-502E/SN stores the wiper position in internal non-volatile EEPROM, so the 5 kΩ resistance setting persists through power-down and restores automatically on next power-up — useful for battery-operated instruments and handheld calibrators that must hold user settings without a backup supply.
For procurement planning, what lead time should engineers expect when ordering MCP4011-502E/SN?
Factory lead time for MCP4011-502E/SN is approximately 16 weeks from Microchip authorized channels. Production teams building boards in quantities of 1,000 units or more should place orders at least 18 weeks ahead to maintain continuous supply through an 8-pin SOIC-packaged digital potentiometer.
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