MCP4362-502E/ST Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
Microchip MCP4362-502E/ST is a quad-channel 5 kΩ digital potentiometer with 256 steps, controlled via 3-wire SPI serial interface. The TSSOP-14 package integrates 4 independent digitally adjustable resistors ideal for multi-channel gain calibration and audio control applications.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 14
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP4362-502E/ST Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $1.6800(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 MCP4362-502E/ST?
- 4 independent 5 kΩ digital potentiometer channels in a single TSSOP-14 package, replacing four discrete trimmer potentiometers with one SPI-controlled device
- 256-step resolution providing approximately 19.5 Ω per step for fine-grained resistance adjustment in precision gain, bias, and calibration networks
- 3-wire SPI serial interface supporting fast wiper position updates across all 4 channels from a single microcontroller peripheral
What is MCP4362-502E/ST used for?
The MCP4362-502E/ST enables multi-channel programmable gain amplifier calibration, audio mixer level control, and multi-axis sensor bias trimming in designs where 4 independent digitally controlled resistors are needed in minimal board space. The 3-wire SPI interface allows rapid position updates across all 4 channels in burst-write mode, supporting real-time control loop applications. Its TSSOP-14 form factor and 256-step 5 kΩ resistance range suit industrial instruments, audio equipment, and portable test gear requiring compact and repeatable digital resistance adjustment.
What are the specifications of MCP4362-502E/ST?
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Manufacturer Package Code | TSSOP-14 |
| Factory Lead Time | 7Weeks |
| YTEOL | 9 |
| Bandwidth-Nom | 2kHz |
| Control Interface | 3-WIRE SERIAL |
| Converter Type | DIGITAL POTENTIOMETER |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G14 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Number of Functions | 4 |
| Number of Positions | 257 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | TSSOP14,.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 | Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand |
Where can I find the MCP4362-502E/ST datasheet?
MCP4362-502E/ST Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Microchip
What are equivalent replacements for MCP4362-502E/ST?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does 256-step resolution over 5 kΩ help a multi-channel gain calibration system achieve tighter accuracy than a 64-step device?
With 5 kΩ total resistance and 256 steps, each step represents approximately 19.5 Ω adjustment versus 78 Ω per step for a 64-step device at the same resistance value. This finer 19.5 Ω granularity reduces gain calibration error by 4×, allowing amplifier gain to be trimmed to within 0.4% of target in a 5 kΩ feedback network, compared to ±1.6% achievable with 64 steps.
For a 4-channel audio mixer, how does the MCP4362-502E/ST reduce BOM cost and board space compared to discrete potentiometer solutions?
The MCP4362-502E/ST integrates 4 independent 5 kΩ digital potentiometer channels in a single TSSOP-14 package (JESD-30 code R-PDSO-G14), replacing four separate trimmer or digital potentiometer ICs. This consolidation reduces component count by at least 3 ICs, cuts decoupling capacitor count, and shrinks PCB area by 60% to 70% compared to four individual SO-8 packages, directly lowering bill-of-materials cost in audio mixer and volume control designs.
When does the 3-wire SPI interface of the MCP4362-502E/ST offer a timing advantage over a 2-wire I2C digital potentiometer?
SPI at standard 10 MHz clock allows the MCP4362-502E/ST wiper positions to be updated in under 2 µs per channel, compared to I2C at 400 kHz where a single position write takes roughly 50 µs. In real-time control applications such as adaptive gain control or active noise cancellation requiring wiper updates every 100 µs, the SPI interface provides 25× faster update rate, making 4-channel simultaneous adjustment within a single control loop cycle feasible.
How should procurement teams handle the MCP4362-502E/ST 7-week factory lead time when planning production schedules?
A 7-week factory lead time means purchase orders must be placed at least 7 weeks before the production start date to avoid line stoppages. Procurement teams should carry safety stock of 4 to 8 weeks of production demand and consider placing blanket orders with scheduled releases to lock in supply at current pricing, particularly when the device is used in high-volume applications such as industrial calibrators or consumer audio equipment where supply shortages cause costly production delays.
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