MCP4162-104E/SN Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
Microchip MCP4162-104E/SN is a single-channel 256-step digital potentiometer with 100 kOhm end-to-end resistance, controlled via SPI increment/decrement interface. It operates in an 8-pin SOIC package with RoHS compliance. Available for worldwide shipping with reliable lead times.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP4162-104E/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
Key Features
- 256-step resolution with 100 kOhm end-to-end resistance for precise analog voltage and resistance adjustment
- SPI-compatible increment/decrement control interface enabling simple integration with any microcontroller
- SOIC-8 package with RoHS-compliant construction for automated SMT assembly in industrial designs
Applications
MCP4162-104E/SN is used in audio gain control, LCD contrast adjustment, and programmable filter cutoff circuits where software-controlled resistance trimming replaces mechanical potentiometers. Its 256-step resolution and 100 kOhm range cover bias voltage calibration in sensor conditioning boards and AGC loops in communication front ends. The SPI interface makes it easy to daisy-chain multiple devices on a single bus for multichannel applications.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | SOIC-8 |
| Reach Compliance Code | Compliant |
| Factory Lead Time | 8Weeks |
| YTEOL | 9 |
| Bandwidth-Nom | 0.1kHz |
| 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 | 100000Ω |
| 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 |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many distinct resistance steps does MCP4162-104E/SN offer, and what is the step size across 100 kOhm?
MCP4162-104E/SN provides 256 discrete steps across its 100 kOhm end-to-end resistance, yielding an approximate step size of 390 Ohm per increment. This resolution is sufficient for audio volume, bias trimming, and gain-setting applications that require smooth, digitally controlled analog adjustment.
What SPI clock speeds does MCP4162-104E/SN support for fast microcontroller integration?
MCP4162-104E/SN supports SPI communication at clock rates up to 10 MHz, allowing rapid wiper updates in real-time control loops. The increment/decrement command set reduces firmware overhead, letting a microcontroller sweep from one end to the other across all 256 positions in under 26 µs at 10 MHz.
When is MCP4162-104E/SN a practical replacement for a mechanical trimmer in a production board?
MCP4162-104E/SN replaces mechanical trimmers when a design requires in-circuit calibration after board assembly, remote adjustment via a host processor, or guaranteed resistance repeatability better than ±1% across 100 kOhm. Its SOIC-8 package is pick-and-place compatible, removing the manual trimming step from the factory calibration flow.
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