MCP4262-503E/UN Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
The MCP4262-503E/UN is a dual-channel SPI digital potentiometer with 256 wiper steps and 50kOhm end-to-end resistance in a compact MSOP-10 package. It supports increment/decrement control interface for precise resistance programming. Available worldwide with an 8-week factory lead time.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 10
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP4262-503E/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 MCP4262-503E/UN?
- Dual-channel 256-step digital potentiometer with 50kOhm resistance for fine-grained control
- SPI increment/decrement interface enables accurate, software-controlled resistance adjustment without mechanical wear
- MSOP-10 small-outline package with 0.2 kHz bandwidth suits space-constrained precision analog designs
What is MCP4262-503E/UN used for?
The MCP4262-503E/UN is ideal for programmable gain amplifiers, automatic calibration circuits, and adaptive filtering in industrial instrumentation and audio equipment. It is also used in medical devices and sensor signal conditioning systems where software-controlled resistance adjustment replaces manual trimmer potentiometers.
What are the specifications of MCP4262-503E/UN?
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | MSOP-10 |
| Factory Lead Time | 8Weeks |
| YTEOL | 9 |
| Bandwidth-Nom | 0.2kHz |
| 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 | 50000Ω |
| 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 MCP4262-503E/UN datasheet?
MCP4262-503E/UN Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Microchip
What are equivalent replacements for MCP4262-503E/UN?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many wiper positions does the MCP4262-503E/UN support, and what is its end-to-end resistance value?
The MCP4262-503E/UN provides 256 discrete wiper steps across a 50kOhm end-to-end resistance, giving a step resolution of approximately 196 Ohms per step. This resolution makes it suitable for precision gain and bias adjustments in analog signal chains requiring fine programmable control.
Which control interface does MCP4262-503E/UN use, and how does that affect integration with microcontrollers?
The MCP4262-503E/UN uses an INCREMENT/DECREMENT SPI-compatible control interface, which maps directly to standard SPI peripherals on most microcontrollers. This eliminates the need for dedicated DAC hardware and allows firmware to adjust resistance in 256 steps without additional glue logic.
For a PCB with tight space constraints, what package dimensions and bandwidth does MCP4262-503E/UN offer?
The MCP4262-503E/UN is housed in a MSOP-10 small-outline package, which occupies minimal board area compared to DIP or SOIC alternatives. Its 200 Hz (0.2 kHz) bandwidth is appropriate for low-frequency calibration and bias adjustment applications rather than high-speed signal processing tasks.
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