MCP4361-502E/ST Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
The MCP4361-502E/ST is a Microchip quad-channel digital potentiometer with 256 steps and 5 kΩ end-to-end resistance in a TSSOP-20 package. It features a 3-wire SPI interface with 2 kHz bandwidth and non-volatile wiper memory. Available in stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 20
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP4361-502E/ST Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $1.8300(MOQ 1)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 125.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- Quad-channel (4 pots) digital potentiometer with 256-step resolution per channel
- 5 kΩ nominal end-to-end resistance controlled via 3-wire SPI interface
- Non-volatile wiper position storage retains settings across power cycles
Applications
The MCP4361-502E/ST is used in audio equipment for digitally controlled volume, balance, and tone adjustments across four independent channels. Industrial calibration systems leverage its non-volatile memory to maintain precise offset and gain settings after power loss. It is also popular in programmable filters and signal-conditioning circuits where a 2 kHz bandwidth and 256-step resolution provide fine-grained analog control.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | TSSOP-20 |
| Factory Lead Time | 6Weeks |
| YTEOL | 9 |
| Bandwidth-Nom | 2kHz |
| Control Interface | 3-WIRE SERIAL |
| Converter Type | DIGITAL POTENTIOMETER |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G20 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Number of Functions | 4 |
| Number of Positions | 257 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | TSSOP20,.25 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| 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 | 5.5V |
| Screening Level | TS 16949 |
| Supply Current-Max | 0.6mA |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 2.7V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Coefficient-Nom | 150ppm/°C |
| Temperature Grade | AUTOMOTIVE |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.65mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 40 |
| Total Resistance-Nom | 5000Ω |
| 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 | Philippines, Thailand |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many independent wiper channels does the MCP4361-502E/ST provide, and what is the step resolution?
The MCP4361-502E/ST integrates 4 independent digital potentiometer channels, each offering 256 steps of resolution over a 5 kΩ end-to-end resistance range, giving fine-grained control in applications such as programmable gain amplifiers.
What control interface does the MCP4361-502E/ST use, and what bandwidth does it support?
It uses a 3-wire SPI serial interface, allowing easy daisy-chain connection to microcontrollers. The AC signal bandwidth is rated at 2 kHz, suitable for audio and low-frequency analog signal processing tasks.
Does the MCP4361-502E/ST retain wiper settings after power is removed?
Yes, the device includes non-volatile EEPROM memory that stores the wiper position for all 4 channels, so calibration offsets or volume settings of 0–255 steps are preserved across power cycles without host intervention.
What package does the MCP4361-502E/ST come in, and how compact is the PCB footprint?
The MCP4361-502E/ST is housed in a TSSOP-20 package with 20 pins on a 0.65 mm pitch, giving a compact footprint of approximately 6.5 mm × 4.4 mm — well suited for space-constrained board designs.
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