MCP4241-104E/SL Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
Microchip MCP4241-104E/SL is a dual-channel 7-bit SPI digital potentiometer with 128 steps and 100 kOhm end-to-end resistance. Features non-volatile memory, increment/decrement and direct-access control. Available in SOIC-14 package with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 14
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP4241-104E/SL Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.9390(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 MCP4241-104E/SL?
- Dual-channel 7-bit digital potentiometer with 128 wiper positions and 100 kOhm (104) end-to-end resistance, controllable via SPI interface
- Non-volatile wiper position storage retains resistance settings through power cycles, eliminating initialization routines in embedded calibration applications
- Increment/decrement and direct-access SPI command modes in a compact SOIC-14 package supporting supply voltages from 1.8 V to 5.5 V
What is MCP4241-104E/SL used for?
The MCP4241-104E/SL is used for programmable gain control, offset adjustment, and electronic calibration in precision analog front ends, audio equipment, and industrial sensor conditioning circuits. Its dual-channel design with 128 steps per channel allows independent control of two analog parameters over SPI from a single MCU chip-select line. Non-volatile memory makes it ideal for factory calibration of sensors and instrumentation where resistance settings must survive power interruptions.
What are the specifications of MCP4241-104E/SL?
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | SOIC-14 |
| Factory Lead Time | 7Weeks |
| YTEOL | 9 |
| Bandwidth-Nom | 0.1kHz |
| Control Interface | INCREMENT/DECREMENT |
| Converter Type | DIGITAL POTENTIOMETER |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G14 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Number of Positions | 257 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SOP14,.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 |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 40 |
| Total Resistance-Nom | 100000Ω |
| 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 |
Where can I find the MCP4241-104E/SL datasheet?
MCP4241-104E/SL Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Microchip
What are equivalent replacements for MCP4241-104E/SL?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many resistance steps does MCP4241-104E/SL provide, and what is the step resolution for the 100 kOhm version?
The MCP4241-104E/SL offers 128 wiper positions (7-bit resolution) across a 100 kOhm end-to-end resistance, giving a nominal step size of approximately 781 ohms per step. This resolution supports fine-grained control of gain stages, filter cutoff frequencies, and bias currents in analog signal chains operating from 1.8 V to 5.5 V supplies.
Does MCP4241-104E/SL retain its wiper position after power is removed, and why does that matter for calibration?
Yes. MCP4241-104E/SL stores wiper position in on-chip non-volatile (EEPROM) memory rated for at least 100,000 write cycles. In factory calibration workflows, the 100 kOhm resistance setting is trimmed once and saved; the device restores the exact 128-step position on every subsequent power-up without any SPI transaction from the host MCU.
How does MCP4241-104E/SL compare to a mechanical 100 kOhm trimmer in a PCB-mounted volume control application?
Unlike a mechanical trimmer requiring physical access and prone to wiper wear, MCP4241-104E/SL adjusts resistance digitally via a 10 MHz SPI bus from any microcontroller. The 100 kOhm dual-channel device replaces two mechanical trimmers in a 14-pin SOIC footprint, supports automated test-and-calibrate routines, and guarantees position repeatability within ±1 LSB (approximately 781 ohms) over the -40°C to +125°C range.
Can MCP4241-104E/SL be used as a two-wire rheostat as well as a three-terminal potentiometer?
Yes. Each channel of MCP4241-104E/SL can be configured as a variable resistor (rheostat) by connecting only the wiper (W) and one terminal (A or B), or as a full voltage-divider potentiometer using all 3 terminals. In rheostat mode the resistance varies from approximately 75 ohms (wiper resistance) to 100 kOhm across 128 steps, making it suitable for programmable current-limiting and biasing circuits.
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