MCP4013T-503E/CH Microchip Integrated Circuit (SOT23 (6-Pin)) In Stock
Microchip MCP4013T-503E/CH is a single-channel 50 kΩ digital potentiometer with 64 wiper positions and 2-wire increment/decrement serial interface in a compact SOT-23-6 package, offering precise resistance adjustment for gain control, offset trimming, and calibration in low-power embedded systems.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- SOT23 (6-Pin)
- Pin Count
- 6
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP4013T-503E/CH Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.4021(MOQ 3)
- 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 MCP4013T-503E/CH?
- 50 kΩ end-to-end resistance with 64 linear wiper positions for fine-grained tuning
- 2-wire increment/decrement interface enables simple microcontroller control with minimal I/O pins
- Compact SOT-23-6 package occupies minimal PCB area for space-constrained designs
- Low supply current enabling use in battery-powered and low-power applications
- Pb-free construction with RoHS compliance for global regulatory conformance
What is MCP4013T-503E/CH used for?
MCP4013T-503E/CH is used in applications requiring software-adjustable resistance, such as audio volume control, amplifier gain trimming, LCD contrast adjustment, and sensor offset calibration. It is well suited for portable instruments, consumer electronics, and industrial calibration equipment where mechanical potentiometers are impractical and digital control over a 2-wire interface is preferred.
What are the specifications of MCP4013T-503E/CH?
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | SOT-23-6 |
| Factory Lead Time | 7Weeks |
| YTEOL | 9 |
| Bandwidth-Nom | 0.2kHz |
| 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 | 50000Ω |
| 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 |
Where can I find the MCP4013T-503E/CH datasheet?
MCP4013T-503E/CH Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Microchip
What are equivalent replacements for MCP4013T-503E/CH?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many resistance steps does MCP4013T-503E/CH provide and what step resolution does that give over 50 kΩ?
MCP4013T-503E/CH offers 64 linear wiper positions across the 50 kΩ end-to-end resistance, giving a step resolution of approximately 781 Ω per increment. This resolution is sufficient for gain adjustment, audio volume control, and fine calibration trimming in most analog signal chain designs.
What interface does MCP4013T-503E/CH use, and how does it compare to SPI-based digital potentiometers for microcontroller integration?
MCP4013T-503E/CH uses a 2-wire increment/decrement interface requiring only up/down control pins rather than a full SPI bus. This simplifies firmware and saves 1 to 2 GPIO lines compared to SPI-based devices, making it a practical choice for microcontrollers with limited I/O, or where a dedicated serial peripheral is unavailable.
Is MCP4013T-503E/CH recommended for new designs or should procurement teams consider its lifecycle status?
MCP4013T-503E/CH carries an active lifecycle status as of the current Microchip product portfolio, with a reported factory lead time of 7 weeks. Procurement teams planning new designs should verify current stock levels and consider ordering buffer quantities, as SOT-23-6 packaged digital potentiometers with specific resistance values can experience availability fluctuations during peak demand periods.
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