MCP4152-503E/SN Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
Microchip MCP4152-503E/SN is a single-channel 50 kΩ digital potentiometer with SPI increment/decrement control and 200 Hz bandwidth in an 8-pin SOIC package. It replaces mechanical pots in gain, offset, and calibration circuits. Available from stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP4152-503E/SN Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.7930(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 MCP4152-503E/SN?
- Single-channel 50 kΩ digital potentiometer controlled via SPI increment/decrement interface for precise resistance adjustment
- 200 Hz bandwidth enables use in audio-frequency calibration and slow-loop gain control without significant signal attenuation
- 8-pin SOIC-8 surface-mount package with Pb-free construction for modern automated assembly processes
What is MCP4152-503E/SN used for?
The MCP4152-503E/SN is used in programmable gain amplifiers, LCD contrast control, and sensor offset calibration circuits where a digitally adjustable 50 kΩ resistance eliminates mechanical trimmer pots. Its SPI increment/decrement interface allows microcontrollers to fine-tune analog parameters in real time within audio and low-frequency measurement systems. Industrial equipment calibration routines and consumer appliance control panels also leverage this device for non-volatile or volatile resistance setting.
What are the specifications of MCP4152-503E/SN?
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | SOIC-8 |
| Factory Lead Time | 8Weeks |
| YTEOL | 9 |
| Bandwidth-Nom | 0.2kHz |
| Control Interface | INCREMENT/DECREMENT |
| Converter Type | DIGITAL POTENTIOMETER |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G8 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Number of Positions | 129 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SOP8,.25 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE |
| 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 | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Total Resistance-Nom | 50000Ω |
| Package | Small Outline Packages |
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 | Mainland China, Thailand |
Where can I find the MCP4152-503E/SN datasheet?
MCP4152-503E/SN Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Microchip
What are equivalent replacements for MCP4152-503E/SN?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What resistance value and control interface does the MCP4152-503E/SN use?
The MCP4152-503E/SN provides a 50 kΩ end-to-end resistance controlled through an SPI increment/decrement interface. This allows a host microcontroller to step the wiper position up or down one tap at a time, making it straightforward to implement fine-grained gain or offset adjustments in analog signal chains without the mechanical wear of a traditional trimmer pot.
What is the signal bandwidth of the MCP4152-503E/SN, and which frequency ranges is it suitable for?
The MCP4152-503E/SN has a nominal bandwidth of 200 Hz, making it appropriate for audio-frequency calibration loops, slow sensor offset trimming, and DC bias adjustment circuits. Applications that require higher bandwidth analog switching should consider devices with bandwidths above 1 MHz, but for sub-200 Hz control loops this 50 kΩ device is a compact, cost-effective choice.
How does the MCP4152-503E/SN compare to the MCP4151 for applications that require power-loss memory?
The MCP4152-503E/SN is a volatile digital potentiometer — its wiper position resets to mid-scale on power-up, suitable for systems that recalibrate at startup. The MCP4151 series offers non-volatile storage of the wiper position in EEPROM, retaining the last 50 kΩ setting across power cycles. Choose MCP4152 where firmware re-initialization is acceptable and lower cost is a priority, or MCP4151 when the system cannot afford recalibration time during 8-week lead-time supply planning.
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