MCP4162-103E/SN Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
Microchip MCP4162 is a single-channel, 256-step, 10 kOhm SPI digital potentiometer with non-volatile memory, operating from 1.8 V to 5.5 V in an SOIC-8 package. From $0.90 in stock worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP4162-103E/SN Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.8540(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 MCP4162-103E/SN?
- 256-step resolution over a 10 kOhm end-to-end resistance range with non-volatile EEPROM wiper position memory retaining settings through power cycles
- SPI interface at up to 10 MHz clock enabling fast host microcontroller updates for dynamic gain or offset trimming in signal-conditioning circuits
- 1.8 V to 5.5 V wide supply range and low quiescent current under 1 µA in standby mode supporting battery-powered calibration and portable instruments
What is MCP4162-103E/SN used for?
The MCP4162 replaces mechanical trimmers in audio volume controls, LCD contrast adjustments, and sensor offset calibration circuits where a host MCU updates the 10 kOhm wiper position via 10 MHz SPI and the value survives power loss in EEPROM. Its single-supply operation from 1.8 V suits portable test equipment, hearing-aid amplifiers, and white-goods control panels that demand precise, repeatable resistance settings without re-trimming at each power-on. Industrial process control loops and programmable filter banks also rely on its 256 discrete steps for fine gain tuning across the full temperature range.
What are the specifications of MCP4162-103E/SN?
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | SOIC-8 |
| Factory Lead Time | 6Weeks |
| YTEOL | 9 |
| Bandwidth-Nom | 1kHz |
| 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 | 10000Ω |
| Package | Small Outline Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.60 |
| Country of Origin | Mainland China, Thailand |
Where can I find the MCP4162-103E/SN datasheet?
MCP4162-103E/SN Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Microchip
What are equivalent replacements for MCP4162-103E/SN?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many resistance steps does the MCP4162 provide, and what resolution does that give over a 10 kOhm range?
The MCP4162 offers 256 wiper positions across a 10 kOhm end-to-end resistance, yielding a step size of approximately 39 Ohm per increment, which is sufficient for audio loudness control, LCD contrast trimming, and op-amp gain setting where a mechanical 10 kOhm potentiometer would otherwise be used.
Does the MCP4162 retain its wiper position after a power cycle, and how is the value stored?
Yes — the MCP4162 stores the current 8-bit wiper setting in on-chip EEPROM with at least 100,000 write-cycle endurance, so the last programmed resistance between 0 Ohm and 10 kOhm is restored at every power-on without requiring the host MCU to re-initialize the SPI interface or re-send a resistance code.
At what SPI clock speed can a microcontroller update the MCP4162 wiper during closed-loop control?
The MCP4162 SPI port operates at up to 10 MHz clock frequency, allowing a microcontroller to transfer a full 16-bit command frame in 1.6 µs, fast enough to update a 10 kOhm gain resistor inside a 1 kHz bandwidth control loop without introducing perceptible latency in audio or sensor signal paths.
For a compact calibration board, how small is the MCP4162 SOIC-8 footprint compared to a through-hole trimmer?
The SOIC-8 package is 4.9 mm x 3.9 mm with 1.27 mm pitch, occupying roughly 19 mm² of PCB area, versus a typical 3296-style through-hole trimmer that requires a 9.5 mm x 4.5 mm drilled footprint of 43 mm², making the MCP4162 more than 50% smaller for dense SMD calibration arrays.
In which supply voltage systems can the MCP4162 be used alongside 1.8 V or 3.3 V microcontrollers?
The MCP4162 operates from 1.8 V to 5.5 V VDD, so it is directly compatible with 1.8 V ultra-low-power MSP430 and STM32L systems, 3.3 V ARM Cortex-M boards, and legacy 5 V PIC designs, all without a level-shifting circuit, provided the analog signal through the 10 kOhm wiper remains within the VDD-VSS window.
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