MCP4012T-202E/CH Microchip Integrated Circuit (SOT23 (6-Pin)) In Stock
The MCP4012T-202E/CH is a single-channel digital potentiometer from Microchip with a 2.1 kΩ end-to-end resistance and 64 linear positions, controlled via a 2-wire increment/decrement serial interface. Packaged in a compact 6-pin SOT-23, it is RoHS-compliant and suited for digitally-adjustable gain, offset, and calibration circuits.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- SOT23 (6-Pin)
- Pin Count
- 6
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP4012T-202E/CH Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.3686(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 digital potentiometer, 2.1 kΩ end-to-end resistance
- 64 linear wiper positions for fine-grained analog adjustment
- 2-wire increment/decrement serial control interface
- 4 kHz bandwidth for audio and low-frequency signal adjustment
- Compact 6-pin SOT-23 package
- RoHS-compliant (JESD-609 e3), Pb-free construction
Applications
The MCP4012T-202E/CH is used in digitally controlled gain and attenuation stages, calibration trims, and volume adjustment circuits in consumer audio, instrumentation, and sensor front-end designs. Its simple 2-wire interface and 64-position resolution make it well-suited for microcontroller-driven fine-tuning of analog signal paths in space-constrained portable and industrial equipment.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | SOT-23-6 |
| Factory Lead Time | 15Weeks |
| YTEOL | 9 |
| Bandwidth-Nom | 4kHz |
| Control Interface | INCREMENT/DECREMENT |
| Converter Type | DIGITAL POTENTIOMETER |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G6 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Number of Positions | 64 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | TSOP6,.11,37 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE, LOW PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH |
| 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 | 0.95mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 40 |
| Total Resistance-Nom | 2100Ω |
| Package | SOT23 (6-Pin) |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.60 |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many adjustment steps does the MCP4012T-202E/CH offer, and what resistance change does each step represent?
The MCP4012T-202E/CH provides 64 linear wiper positions across its 2.1 kΩ end-to-end resistance. Each step represents approximately 32.8 Ω of change, enabling fine-grained analog adjustment in gain-control, calibration trim, and volume-control circuits.
What control interface does the MCP4012T-202E/CH use, and how does it integrate with a 3.3 V microcontroller?
The MCP4012T-202E/CH uses a 2-wire increment/decrement serial interface rather than SPI or I2C, using UP and CS lines. This minimizes pin usage on a microcontroller and is compatible with 3.3 V I/O logic levels, making it straightforward to add software-controlled analog trimming with just 2 GPIO pins.
For a 14-week production run, should procurement plan for MCP4012T-202E/CH lead time risk?
Yes. The MCP4012T-202E/CH has a factory lead time of 15 weeks, which exceeds a 14-week production window. Procurement teams should place orders at least 4 months ahead or identify a qualified pin-compatible alternate digital potentiometer to avoid line-stop risk, especially given the single-channel SOT-23-6 footprint constraints.
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