MCP4262-104E/UN Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
The MCP4262-104E/UN is a dual-channel, 8-bit digital potentiometer from Microchip with 100 kΩ end-to-end resistance and 256 wiper positions in an MSOP-10 package. It features SPI-compatible INCREMENT/DECREMENT control and non-volatile wiper memory. From $1.30 in stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 10
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP4262-104E/UN Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $1.0400(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 MCP4262-104E/UN?
- Dual-channel 8-bit digital potentiometer with 256 steps across 100 kΩ end-to-end resistance per channel
- SPI-compatible INCREMENT/DECREMENT interface enabling direct connection to any microcontroller SPI bus
- Non-volatile wiper position memory preserves settings across power cycles without firmware initialization
- Compact MSOP-10 package delivering 2 independent potentiometer channels in a 3.0 mm × 4.9 mm footprint
- Wide supply voltage range of 1.8 V to 5.5 V supporting both 3.3 V and 5 V system architectures
What is MCP4262-104E/UN used for?
The MCP4262-104E/UN is used in audio processing circuits requiring independent control of two analog parameters such as volume and tone from a single MSOP-10 package, reducing BOM count compared to two separate single-channel devices. Its 100 kΩ resistance and 256-step resolution make it suitable for precision offset and gain trimming in instrumentation amplifier circuits and active filter designs. The non-volatile memory and wide 1.8 V to 5.5 V operating range also suit battery-powered portable instruments where calibration constants must persist through power cycles.
What are the specifications of MCP4262-104E/UN?
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | MSOP-10 |
| Factory Lead Time | 8Weeks |
| YTEOL | 9 |
| Bandwidth-Nom | 0.1kHz |
| 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 | 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 MCP4262-104E/UN datasheet?
MCP4262-104E/UN Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Microchip
What are equivalent replacements for MCP4262-104E/UN?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the MCP4262-104E/UN provide two independent analog adjustment channels, and what resolution does each channel offer?
The MCP4262-104E/UN contains 2 independent digital potentiometer channels, each with 256 wiper positions across a 100 kΩ end-to-end resistance, providing approximately 391 Ω per step. Both channels share the SPI bus and are individually addressable, allowing simultaneous independent control of two analog signals such as gain and offset in a single MSOP-10 package.
How does the 0.1 kHz nominal bandwidth of the MCP4262-104E/UN affect its suitability for different signal conditioning applications?
The 0.1 kHz (100 Hz) nominal bandwidth means the MCP4262-104E/UN accurately passes signals up to approximately 100 Hz through the resistive element, making it suitable for DC trimming, slow feedback loop control, and very low-frequency audio adjustments. For higher-frequency signal paths above 1 kHz, the bandwidth limitation attenuates the signal, so designers should consider higher-bandwidth alternatives for AC signal applications.
In a battery-powered portable instrument, what advantage does the non-volatile wiper memory of the MCP4262-104E/UN provide over a volatile digital potentiometer?
The non-volatile EEPROM in the MCP4262-104E/UN retains both channel wiper positions after power-down, so the instrument restarts with the same calibration offsets without any microcontroller initialization sequence. This eliminates a potential firmware failure mode at startup, reduces system wake-up time by several milliseconds, and ensures consistent measurement accuracy across battery replacement events in handheld instruments.
For a compact dual-axis servo bias circuit, how does the MSOP-10 package footprint of the MCP4262-104E/UN compare to using two separate SOIC-8 potentiometers?
The MSOP-10 package of the MCP4262-104E/UN measures approximately 3.0 mm × 4.9 mm (about 15 mm²), delivering 2 channels in roughly half the area of a single SOIC-8 device at around 30 mm². Replacing two SOIC-8 single-channel potentiometers with one MCP4262-104E/UN saves approximately 45 mm² of PCB area and reduces solder joint count from 16 to 10 pads.
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