MCP4152-503E/MF Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline No-lead) In Stock
Microchip MCP4152-503E/MF is a single-channel 50 kΩ 8-bit SPI digital potentiometer in a DFN-8 package, providing increment/decrement control with a 0.2 kHz bandwidth. Available from stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline No-lead
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP4152-503E/MF Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.7930(MOQ 100)
- 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 resistance with 256 wiper positions providing 195 Ω per step for fine analog voltage adjustment
- SPI increment/decrement interface enabling firmware-controlled resistance updates without external DAC or analog trims
- Compact DFN-8 (3 mm x 2 mm) package minimizing board area in portable and space-constrained designs
Applications
The MCP4152-503E/MF is used in programmable gain amplifier stages, digitally tunable filters, and LCD bias voltage adjustment circuits where firmware must set analog resistance values via SPI without mechanical trimmer pots. It is also found in calibration references for sensor interfaces and audio volume controls in portable devices, where its 50 kΩ wiper range and low wiper resistance of approximately 75 Ω at 5 V maintain signal integrity.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | DFN-8 |
| Factory Lead Time | 8Weeks |
| YTEOL | 9 |
| Bandwidth-Nom | 0.2kHz |
| Control Interface | INCREMENT/DECREMENT |
| Converter Type | DIGITAL POTENTIOMETER |
| JESD-30 Code | S-PDSO-N8 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Number of Positions | 129 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SOLCC8,.12,25 |
| Package Shape | SQUARE |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Resistance Law | LINEAR |
| Resistance Tolerance-Max | 20% |
| Resistor Terminal Voltage-Max | 5V |
| Supply Current-Max | 1mA |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 5V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Coefficient-Nom | 150ppm/°C |
| Temperature Grade | AUTOMOTIVE |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | NO LEAD |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.65mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 40 |
| Total Resistance-Nom | 50000Ω |
| Package | Small Outline No-lead |
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
How many resistance steps does MCP4152-503E/MF offer, and what is the resolution per step?
The MCP4152 provides 256 wiper positions over a 50 kΩ end-to-end resistance, yielding approximately 195 Ω per step. This 8-bit resolution allows firmware to set any target resistance with better than 0.4% granularity, sufficient for programmable gain amplifiers and tunable filter cut-off frequency adjustments between 1 Hz and several kilohertz.
What SPI interface does MCP4152-503E/MF use, and at what clock speed can it be driven?
The device uses a standard 4-wire SPI bus with increment and decrement command protocol, supporting clock speeds up to 10 MHz. At 10 MHz, a single wiper position update requires only about 16 clock cycles (1.6 µs), enabling fast closed-loop resistance adjustments in real-time control systems operating at up to 10 kHz loop rates.
How does MCP4152-503E/MF compare in size to a mechanical trimmer potentiometer for a production PCB?
The DFN-8 package measures 3 mm x 2 mm (6 mm²), whereas a standard 3296 trimmer pot occupies roughly 64 mm² of board area. Replacing mechanical trimmers with MCP4152 reduces PCB footprint by over 90%, eliminates manual adjustment labor costs, and adds full software control over resistance from a microcontroller SPI port running at up to 10 MHz.
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