MCP42010-E/SL Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
MCP42010-E/SL is a dual-channel, 10 kΩ, 256-position digital potentiometer with a 3-wire SPI interface, packaged in a 14-pin SOIC. It enables precise digitally controlled resistance adjustment for gain, offset, and calibration circuits in embedded systems.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 14
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP42010-E/SL Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $2.2100(MOQ 5)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 125.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- Dual independent 10 kΩ digital potentiometers in one IC
- 256 wiper positions for fine resistance resolution
- 3-wire SPI interface for easy microcontroller integration
- 1 kHz bandwidth for audio and control-loop applications
- Non-volatile or volatile wiper memory options
- 14-pin SOIC package for compact PCB designs
Applications
MCP42010-E/SL is used in programmable gain amplifier stages where the resistance must be adjusted digitally without manual trimming. It also fits calibration and offset adjustment circuits in data acquisition systems, allowing firmware to compensate for sensor drift over temperature. Audio and consumer electronics designers use it for volume control and tone adjustment controlled via a microcontroller SPI bus.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | SOIC-14 |
| Factory Lead Time | 16Weeks |
| YTEOL | 9 |
| Bandwidth-Nom | 1kHz |
| Control Interface | 3-WIRE SERIAL |
| Converter Type | DIGITAL POTENTIOMETER |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G14 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Number of Functions | 2 |
| Number of Positions | 256 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SOP14,.24 |
| 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 |
| Screening Level | TS 16949 |
| Supply Current-Max | 0.6mA |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 5V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Coefficient-Nom | 800ppm/°C |
| Temperature Grade | AUTOMOTIVE |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 40 |
| Total Resistance-Nom | 10000Ω |
| 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 | Thailand |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for MCP42010-E/SL:
Digital Potentiometer, 2 Func, 10000ohm, 3-wire Serial Control Interface, 256 Positions, CMOS, PDSO14
Frequently Asked Questions
How many resistance steps does MCP42010-E/SL offer and what end-to-end resistance does each channel provide?
MCP42010-E/SL offers 256 discrete wiper positions per channel, giving approximately 39 Ω per step on a 10 kΩ end-to-end resistance. This resolution is sufficient for precision gain setting in instrumentation amplifiers and calibration trim circuits where coarse mechanical potentiometers introduce reliability concerns.
Can MCP42010-E/SL control two independent resistances simultaneously, and how does SPI addressing work?
Yes, MCP42010-E/SL contains 2 independent potentiometer channels, each with its own 10 kΩ resistance ladder and 256-position wiper. The 3-wire SPI command byte includes a channel-select field, so both wipers can be updated in a single daisy-chain transaction or addressed individually, making it straightforward to use from any microcontroller with an SPI peripheral.
What bandwidth limitation should designers consider when using MCP42010-E/SL in an active filter or audio signal path?
MCP42010-E/SL has a nominal bandwidth of 1 kHz, which restricts its use to low-frequency signal paths such as audio tone controls or DC bias adjustment loops. At frequencies significantly above 1 kHz, the parasitic capacitance of the resistor array causes the effective resistance to decrease, introducing frequency-dependent gain errors in high-frequency filter designs.
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