MCP4162-502E/SN Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
MCP4162-502E/SN is a single-channel 8-bit digital potentiometer from Microchip with a 5 kΩ end-to-end resistance and SPI increment/decrement interface. It offers 256 wiper positions, 2 kHz bandwidth, and operates from 1.8 V to 5.5 V, housed in an 8-pin SOIC package for audio, calibration, and sensor-trim applications.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP4162-502E/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
- Single-channel 8-bit digital potentiometer with 256 wiper positions
- 5 kΩ nominal end-to-end resistance
- SPI increment/decrement control interface
- 1.8 V to 5.5 V wide supply voltage range
- 2 kHz bandwidth suitable for audio and signal conditioning
- 8-pin SOIC-8 package for easy PCB integration
Applications
The MCP4162-502E/SN is used in audio equipment for volume control and tone adjustment, where precise 256-step digital attenuation replaces mechanical potentiometers. It also suits sensor offset calibration circuits and programmable gain amplifiers in industrial instrumentation. Its wide 1.8 V to 5.5 V supply range makes it compatible with both low-power battery and 5 V rail designs.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | SOIC-8 |
| Factory Lead Time | 6Weeks |
| YTEOL | 9 |
| Bandwidth-Nom | 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 | 5000Ω |
| 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 discrete resistance steps does the MCP4162-502E/SN provide across its 5 kΩ range?
The MCP4162-502E/SN provides 256 wiper positions across a 5 kΩ end-to-end resistance, giving approximately 19.5 Ω per step. This resolution is adequate for audio volume control, programmable gain amplifiers, and fine-tuning reference voltages in calibration circuits without mechanical adjustment.
What supply voltage range allows the MCP4162-502E/SN to operate in battery-powered or 5 V systems?
The device operates from 1.8 V to 5.5 V, covering both 1.8 V and 3.3 V low-power rails used in portable instruments as well as the 5 V rails common in industrial equipment. This broad range means no level-shifting is needed when integrating it alongside 3.3 V microcontrollers or 5 V analog signal chains.
When should a designer choose the MCP4162 over a resistor-ladder DAC for a gain-setting application?
The MCP4162 is preferred when board space is constrained, since a single 8-pin SOIC-8 device replaces a resistor ladder plus switch network. With a 2 kHz bandwidth it handles audio and low-frequency signal conditioning, and its non-volatile memory option (in the MCP4262 family) retains the wiper setting through 100,000 write cycles, eliminating re-calibration after power cycling.
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