MCP4023T-502E/CH Microchip Integrated Circuit (Other) In Stock

MCP4023T-502E/CH is a nonvolatile 5 kΩ, 64-position linear digital potentiometer with a 2-wire increment/decrement interface and 2 kHz bandwidth. Housed in a compact SOT-23-6 package, available from stock with worldwide shipping.

ACTIVEIntegrated CircuitVerified Jun 2026
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Quick Facts
Manufacturer
Microchip
Package
Other
Pin Count
6
Lifecycle
ACTIVE
Category
Integrated Circuit
Price
From $0.5504(MOQ 1)
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 MCP4023T-502E/CH?

  • Nonvolatile 64-position linear digital potentiometer with 5 kΩ end-to-end resistance, retaining wiper setting through power cycles without host intervention
  • Simple 2-wire increment/decrement serial interface requiring only 2 control pins, ideal for microcontrollers with limited I/O
  • Tiny SOT-23-6 package measuring approximately 2.9 mm x 1.6 mm, enabling ultra-compact PCB layouts in space-constrained portable designs

What is MCP4023T-502E/CH used for?

The MCP4023T-502E/CH is used in audio volume control, LCD contrast adjustment, and gain-setting circuits where a compact, nonvolatile resistance adjustment is needed without mechanical wear. Its 2-wire interface simplifies firmware integration in battery-powered devices such as wearables and IoT sensor nodes that require persistent calibration offsets across power cycles. The 5 kΩ resistance and 64-step resolution also suit precision analog tuning in instrumentation front-ends.

What are the specifications of MCP4023T-502E/CH?

Pbfree CodeYes
Manufacturer Package CodeSOT-23-6
Factory Lead Time7Weeks
YTEOL8
Additional FeatureNONVOLATILE MEMORY
Bandwidth-Nom2kHz
Control InterfaceINCREMENT/DECREMENT
Converter TypeDIGITAL POTENTIOMETER
JESD-30 CodeR-PDSO-G6
JESD-609 Codee3
Number of Functions1
Number of Positions64
Package Body MaterialPLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Equivalence CodeTSOP6,.11,37
Package ShapeRECTANGULAR
Package StyleSMALL OUTLINE, LOW PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH
Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel)260
Qualification StatusNot Qualified
Resistance LawLINEAR
Resistance Tolerance-Max20%
Resistor Terminal Voltage-Max5V
Screening LevelTS 16949
Supply Current-Max0.45mA
Supply Voltage-Nom5V
Surface MountYES
TechnologyCMOS
Temperature Coefficient-Nom150ppm/°C
Temperature GradeAUTOMOTIVE
Terminal FinishMatte Tin (Sn)
Terminal FormGULL WING
Terminal Pitch0.95mm
Terminal PositionDUAL
Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s)40
Total Resistance-Nom5000Ω
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PackageOther

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)
Moisture Sensitivity LevelMSL 1
ECCNEAR99
HTS Code8542.39.00.01
Country of OriginThailand

Where can I find the MCP4023T-502E/CH datasheet?

MCP4023T-502E/CH Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Microchip

What are equivalent replacements for MCP4023T-502E/CH?

Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for MCP4023T-502E/CH:

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the nonvolatile memory in MCP4023T-502E/CH benefit battery-powered sensor calibration designs?

Because the MCP4023T-502E/CH stores the wiper position in nonvolatile memory, a calibrated gain or offset setting at 5 kΩ total resistance across 64 steps is retained even after power is removed. This eliminates the need for a microcontroller to re-send calibration data on every startup, reducing boot time by tens of milliseconds and saving firmware complexity in constrained 8-bit MCU designs.

What bandwidth limitation should designers consider when using MCP4023T-502E/CH in audio signal paths?

The MCP4023T-502E/CH has a nominal bandwidth of 2 kHz, which is sufficient for low-frequency control signals but limits its use to sub-audio or DC control applications rather than full-range 20 Hz to 20 kHz audio. For audio volume control above 2 kHz, a higher-bandwidth digital potentiometer such as the MCP4151 (1 MHz bandwidth) should be selected instead.

How many wiper steps does MCP4023T-502E/CH provide, and what resistance increment does each step represent?

The device provides 64 wiper positions over a 5 kΩ end-to-end resistance, yielding a step size of approximately 78 Ω per increment. This granularity is adequate for gain trimming and bias adjustment where better than 2% resolution is acceptable, but designs requiring finer 256-step resolution should consider the MCP4231 or MCP4261 with the same 5 kΩ variant.

Can MCP4023T-502E/CH be driven directly from a 3.3 V microcontroller GPIO without a level shifter?

Yes. The MCP4023T-502E/CH supports a supply voltage range of 1.8 V to 5.5 V, so a 3.3 V microcontroller GPIO meets its logic-high threshold and no level shifter is required. The 2-wire increment/decrement interface uses only 2 pins, simplifying connection to any MCU with spare digital outputs and reducing BOM by eliminating external translation components.

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