MCP4014T-503E/OT Microchip Integrated Circuit (SOT23 (5-Pin)) In Stock
Microchip MCP4014T-503E/OT is a volatile single-channel digital potentiometer with 50 kΩ end-to-end resistance and an increment/decrement control interface. It features a nominal bandwidth of 0.2 kHz, fits in a compact 5-pin SOT-23 package, and is RoHS-compliant lead-free for use in consumer and industrial electronics.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- SOT23 (5-Pin)
- Pin Count
- 5
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP4014T-503E/OT Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.3900(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
- 50 kΩ end-to-end volatile digital potentiometer
- 2-wire increment/decrement control interface for minimal GPIO usage
- Compact 5-pin SOT-23 package for smallest possible PCB footprint
- Nominal bandwidth of 0.2 kHz for stable resistive adjustment
- RoHS-compliant lead-free construction
- Volatile wiper position resets on power cycle for predictable startup state
Applications
The MCP4014T is used in display backlight brightness control, audio volume adjustment, and sensor bias trimming circuits where a small digitally controlled resistor with minimal pin count is sufficient. Its volatile wiper position makes it suitable for applications that require a known default resistance at power-up, such as automatic gain control loops and motor speed presets in consumer and industrial equipment.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | SOT-23-5 |
| Factory Lead Time | 7Weeks |
| YTEOL | 9 |
| Bandwidth-Nom | 0.2kHz |
| Control Interface | INCREMENT/DECREMENT |
| Converter Type | DIGITAL POTENTIOMETER |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G5 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Number of Positions | 64 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | TSOP5/6,.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 |
| Total Resistance-Nom | 50000Ω |
| Package | SOT23 (5-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
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the end-to-end resistance of MCP4014T-503E/OT, and how does volatility affect circuit startup behavior?
The MCP4014T-503E/OT has a 50 kΩ end-to-end resistance. Being a volatile digital potentiometer, its wiper position resets to a default state on every power cycle, which means designers must reinitialize the wiper position via the increment/decrement interface at startup — a useful property for circuits requiring a known safe resistance at power-on.
How does the 5-pin SOT-23 package of MCP4014T-503E/OT compare to 6-pin alternatives for ultra-compact designs?
The MCP4014T-503E/OT uses a 5-pin SOT-23 package, which is slightly smaller than the 6-pin SOT-23 variant and one of the smallest standard SMT footprints available. This makes it ideal for ultra-compact PCBs in wearables, IoT sensor nodes, and miniaturized industrial modules where every square millimeter of board space counts.
Which control interface does MCP4014T-503E/OT use, and what is the minimum microcontroller GPIO requirement?
The MCP4014T-503E/OT uses a 2-wire increment/decrement interface, requiring only 2 GPIO pins from a host microcontroller. This minimizes pin budget consumption on low-pin-count MCUs and simplifies firmware to basic pulse-counting routines, making integration straightforward even in resource-constrained embedded systems.
What lead time applies to MCP4014T-503E/OT, and should buyers qualify an alternate non-volatile digital potentiometer?
The MCP4014T-503E/OT has a factory lead time of 7 weeks. For applications where losing wiper position on power loss is unacceptable, buyers may qualify the non-volatile MCP4014 variant or the MCP4017/MCP4018 family, which retain the last wiper setting in EEPROM across power cycles without changing the 2-wire control interface.
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