MCP4252-502E/UN Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
MCP4252-502E/UN is a dual-channel 256-step 5 kOhm digital potentiometer from Microchip with an increment/decrement control interface and 2 kHz bandwidth in a 10-pin MSOP package. It replaces mechanical trimmers in programmable gain and calibration circuits. Available from stock worldwide with fast shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 10
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP4252-502E/UN Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.8290(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 MCP4252-502E/UN?
- 256-step resolution on a 5 kOhm end-to-end resistance provides fine-grained voltage division and gain adjustment in programmable analog circuits
- Increment/decrement serial control interface allows simple wiper position control without a full SPI bus, reducing MCU pin count
- Dual-channel configuration in a compact MSOP-10 (S-PDSO-G10) package enables two independent adjustable resistance elements in minimal board space
What is MCP4252-502E/UN used for?
The MCP4252-502E/UN is used in programmable gain amplifier stages, analog calibration circuits, and adjustable filter networks where software-controlled resistance replacement of mechanical trimmers is required. Its 256-step, 5 kOhm range is well matched to op amp feedback networks operating in audio, instrumentation, and industrial control systems. The dual-channel design also supports stereo audio balance control, dual-rail bias trimming, and two-axis sensor offset calibration in a single package.
What are the specifications of MCP4252-502E/UN?
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | MSOP-10 |
| Factory Lead Time | 7Weeks |
| YTEOL | 9 |
| Bandwidth-Nom | 2kHz |
| Control Interface | INCREMENT/DECREMENT |
| Converter Type | DIGITAL POTENTIOMETER |
| JESD-30 Code | S-PDSO-G10 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Number of Positions | 257 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | TSSOP10,.19,20 |
| Package Shape | SQUARE |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE, THIN PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH |
| 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 | 0.5mm |
| 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 | Thailand |
Where can I find the MCP4252-502E/UN datasheet?
MCP4252-502E/UN Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Microchip
What are equivalent replacements for MCP4252-502E/UN?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What resistance resolution does the MCP4252-502E/UN provide and how does it affect programmable gain amplifier accuracy?
The MCP4252-502E/UN offers 256 steps over a 5 kOhm end-to-end resistance, giving a step size of approximately 19.5 Ohm per increment. In a non-inverting op amp configuration with a fixed 5 kOhm feedback resistor, each wiper step changes gain by roughly 0.4%, enabling fine gain adjustment with minimal quantization error for precision calibration applications.
How does the increment/decrement control interface of the MCP4252-502E/UN simplify integration with low-pin-count microcontrollers?
Unlike SPI or I2C digital potentiometers that require 3–4 control lines, the MCP4252-502E/UN uses an up/down increment interface with as few as 2 wires, freeing MCU GPIO pins. This is beneficial in designs using 8-pin or 14-pin microcontrollers with limited I/O, such as battery-powered sensor trim circuits or compact adjustable power supplies where pin budget is tight.
For an adjustable active filter design, what bandwidth limitation does the MCP4252-502E/UN impose?
The MCP4252-502E/UN has a nominal bandwidth of 2 kHz, meaning the wiper resistance path begins to attenuate signals above 2 kHz. This makes it suitable for audio-band active filters, DC trim networks, and low-frequency control loops but not for radio-frequency or high-speed signal paths above a few kilohertz where the wiper parasitic capacitance and resistance would degrade filter accuracy.
With a 7-week factory lead time, how can a procurement team mitigate supply risk for MCP4252-502E/UN in volume production?
The MCP4252-502E/UN carries a 7-week factory lead time from Microchip, requiring procurement teams to place orders at least 9–10 weeks before the production start date. Maintaining a rolling safety stock of 8 weeks of consumption and establishing a blanket purchase order with quarterly releases helps buffer lead-time variability and protects production continuity for mid-volume industrial or consumer product builds.
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