MCP4011-503E/MS Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
MCP4011-503E/MS is a single-channel 50 kΩ volatile digital potentiometer by Microchip, controlled via a 2-wire Up/Down interface in an MSOP-8 package. Features 64 wiper positions with 0.2 kHz bandwidth and 5V operation. Ideal for calibration and gain adjustment circuits. From $0.85, in stock, worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP4011-503E/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 volatile digital potentiometer with 64 wiper positions for precise resistance adjustment
- 2-wire Up/Down (increment/decrement) control interface requiring only 2 I/O pins
- 50 kΩ end-to-end resistance in compact MSOP-8 package for space-constrained designs
- RoHS-compliant with 5V supply operation and low 0.2 kHz bandwidth for audio and DC control
Applications
The MCP4011-503E/MS is ideal for automatic gain control, offset adjustment, and calibration in analog signal chains where precise resistance tuning is required without mechanical potentiometers. Its simple increment/decrement interface makes it easy to integrate into microcontroller-based systems for adaptive filtering or volume control in consumer electronics. The MSOP-8 footprint also suits compact PCB designs in industrial sensors and portable instrumentation.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | MSOP-8 |
| Factory Lead Time | 6Weeks |
| YTEOL | 9 |
| Bandwidth-Nom | 0.2kHz |
| 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 | 50000Ω |
| 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 MCP4011-503E/MS:
Digital Potentiometer, 1 Func, 50000ohm, Increment/decrement Control Interface, 64 Positions, CMOS, PDSO8
Frequently Asked Questions
How many wiper positions does the MCP4011-503E/MS provide and what resistance range does that cover?
The MCP4011-503E/MS offers 64 wiper positions across a 50 kΩ end-to-end resistance, giving approximately 781 Ω per step. This resolution suits fine-tuning gain, bias, or offset in analog circuits where 6-bit precision is sufficient, and the volatile setting is updated instantly on power-up via the host controller.
Which interface does the MCP4011-503E/MS use and how many microcontroller pins does it consume?
The MCP4011-503E/MS uses a 2-wire Up/Down (increment/decrement) serial interface, requiring only 2 GPIO pins from the host microcontroller. This makes it a cost-effective alternative to SPI-based digital potentiometers when pin count is limited on boards running at 2.7V to 5.5V supply.
Is MCP4011-503E/MS a good fit for audio volume control compared to MCP4131?
The MCP4011-503E/MS can handle basic audio attenuation at low frequencies given its 0.2 kHz small-signal bandwidth, while the MCP4131 offers SPI control and higher bandwidth options. For applications needing only simple up/down volume adjustment with minimal code, the MCP4011 is simpler to implement; audio quality above 200 Hz may require MCP4131 instead.
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