MCP4012T-502E/CH Microchip Integrated Circuit (SOT23 (6-Pin)) In Stock
Microchip MCP4012T-502E/CH is a single-channel digital potentiometer with 64 resistance steps and 5 kOhm end-to-end resistance. Features increment/decrement SPI-compatible control interface in compact SOT-23-6 package. Available from stock worldwide with fast shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- SOT23 (6-Pin)
- Pin Count
- 6
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP4012T-502E/CH Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.2362(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
- 64-step resolution digital potentiometer with 5 kOhm end-to-end resistance for precise analog control without mechanical wear
- Increment/decrement control interface simplifies integration with microcontrollers for dynamic resistance adjustment
- Ultra-compact SOT-23-6 package minimizes PCB footprint while delivering reliable 2 kHz bandwidth performance
- RoHS-compliant Pb-free construction ensures compliance with global environmental regulations
Applications
The MCP4012T-502E/CH is widely used in audio equipment for volume and tone control, in sensor calibration circuits requiring adjustable reference voltages, and in LCD display brightness control systems. It is also applied in gain adjustment circuits for operational amplifiers and in test and measurement instruments where precise, electronically-controlled resistance is needed. Its compact SOT-23-6 package makes it ideal for portable and space-constrained designs.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | SOT-23-6 |
| Factory Lead Time | 15Weeks |
| YTEOL | 9 |
| Bandwidth-Nom | 2kHz |
| 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 | 5000Ω |
| Package | SOT23 (6-Pin) |
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the resistance range of the MCP4012T-502E/CH?
The MCP4012T-502E/CH has a 5 kOhm end-to-end resistance with 64 step resolution, providing fine-grained control over resistance values from near zero to 5 kOhm through an increment/decrement interface.
What control interface does the MCP4012T-502E/CH use?
The MCP4012T-502E/CH uses an increment/decrement (UP/DOWN) control interface, which is compatible with most microcontrollers and requires only two control lines, simplifying PCB routing and firmware implementation.
What package is the MCP4012T-502E/CH available in?
The MCP4012T-502E/CH comes in a SOT-23-6 package (6-pin small outline transistor), which is a very compact surface-mount package ideal for portable devices and space-constrained PCB layouts.
What is the bandwidth of the MCP4012T-502E/CH?
The MCP4012T-502E/CH has a nominal bandwidth of 2 kHz, which is suitable for audio frequency applications such as volume control and tone adjustment in consumer and professional audio equipment.
What are typical applications for the MCP4012T-502E/CH?
Typical applications include audio volume and tone control, display brightness adjustment, operational amplifier gain control, sensor signal conditioning, and any circuit requiring electronically adjustable resistance with 64-step resolution in a compact 5 kOhm range.
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