MCP4162-502E/P Microchip Integrated Circuit (Dual-In-Line Packages) In Stock
Microchip MCP4162-502E/P is a single-channel 5 kΩ digital potentiometer with 256 wiper positions and an increment/decrement serial control interface. It operates with a 2 kHz bandwidth and is packaged in an 8-pin PDIP for easy prototyping and through-hole assembly. Ideal for programmable gain, volume control, and calibration circuits in industrial and consumer electronics.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Dual-In-Line Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP4162-502E/P Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.2291(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 MCP4162-502E/P?
- 5 kΩ end-to-end resistance with 256 wiper positions for fine resolution
- Increment/decrement serial control interface for simple up/down wiper adjustment
- 2 kHz bandwidth suitable for audio and low-frequency signal control
- 8-pin PDIP package enabling breadboard prototyping and through-hole assembly
- Lead-free and RoHS compliant (JESD-609 e3)
- Non-volatile wiper position memory retains setting across power cycles
What is MCP4162-502E/P used for?
The MCP4162-502E/P is used in programmable gain amplifiers, volume controls, and calibration trimmers in audio equipment, industrial instrumentation, and consumer electronics. Its simple increment/decrement interface allows easy integration with low-pin-count microcontrollers for adjustable bias, contrast, and offset circuits in embedded designs.
What are the specifications of MCP4162-502E/P?
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | PDIP-8 |
| Factory Lead Time | 8Weeks |
| YTEOL | 9 |
| Bandwidth-Nom | 2kHz |
| Control Interface | INCREMENT/DECREMENT |
| Converter Type | DIGITAL POTENTIOMETER |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDIP-T8 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Number of Positions | 129 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | DIP8,.3 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | IN-LINE |
| 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 | NO |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Coefficient-Nom | 150ppm/°C |
| Temperature Grade | AUTOMOTIVE |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Total Resistance-Nom | 5000Ω |
| Package | Dual-In-Line Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.01 |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
Where can I find the MCP4162-502E/P datasheet?
MCP4162-502E/P Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Microchip
What are equivalent replacements for MCP4162-502E/P?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many adjustment steps does the MCP4162-502E/P offer, and what impedance increment does each step represent?
The MCP4162-502E/P provides 256 discrete wiper positions over a 5 kΩ total resistance, yielding approximately 19.5 Ω per step. This resolution allows fine-grained control of gain, volume, or bias voltage in analog signal chains operating at frequencies below the 2 kHz bandwidth rating.
Does the MCP4162-502E/P retain its wiper position after power is removed, making it suitable for calibration applications?
Yes, the MCP4162-502E/P includes non-volatile memory to store the wiper position across power cycles. This makes it suitable for factory calibration of analog sensors, trim-pot replacement in instruments, and any application where a 5 kΩ resistance setting must persist without a host microcontroller running.
What is the lead time for MCP4162-502E/P, and which package alternatives exist for SMT designs?
The MCP4162-502E/P in an 8-pin PDIP carries a factory lead time of 8 weeks. Designers requiring SMT assembly should consider the MCP4162 family variants available in SOIC-8 or TSSOP-8 packages, which share the same electrical specifications and 256-position 5 kΩ architecture.
Is the increment/decrement interface of the MCP4162-502E/P compatible with a standard SPI bus?
The MCP4162-502E/P uses a simplified serial interface based on up/down increment commands rather than a full-register SPI write. While it shares the SPI clock and chip-select signals, the command protocol differs from standard SPI register access, so firmware must implement the specific 2-byte increment/decrement command format for the MCP4162.
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