MCP4442-502E/ST Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
The MCP4442-502E/ST is a 4-channel, 129-position, 5 kΩ non-volatile digital potentiometer with I2C (2-wire) serial interface, operating up to 2 kHz bandwidth, housed in a 14-pin TSSOP package for precise programmable resistance in compact designs.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 14
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP4442-502E/ST Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $1.2900(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
- 4 independent channels with 129 linear wiper positions each
- 5 kΩ end-to-end resistance with 2 kHz nominal bandwidth
- Non-volatile memory retains wiper position through power cycles
- 2-wire I2C serial interface for easy microcontroller integration
- 14-pin TSSOP package for space-efficient PCB placement
Applications
The MCP4442-502E/ST is used in audio volume control, instrumentation calibration, and programmable gain amplifier circuits where digitally adjustable resistance is needed across 4 channels simultaneously. Its non-volatile memory makes it ideal for systems requiring wiper position retention after power loss, such as industrial calibration equipment and communications hardware.
Specifications
| Manufacturer Package Code | TSSOP-14 |
| Factory Lead Time | 20Weeks |
| YTEOL | 9 |
| Additional Feature | NON VOLATILE MEMORY |
| Bandwidth-Nom | 2kHz |
| Control Interface | 2-WIRE SERIAL |
| Converter Type | DIGITAL POTENTIOMETER |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G14 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Number of Functions | 4 |
| Number of Positions | 129 |
| 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/LOGARITHMIC |
| 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 does the non-volatile memory in MCP4442-502E/ST benefit system designs that lose power unexpectedly?
The non-volatile memory in MCP4442-502E/ST stores the wiper position for each of the 4 channels, so settings are retained after power removal. This eliminates the need for a host microcontroller to reconfigure the 5 kΩ potentiometer on every power-up, reducing startup time and firmware complexity in industrial and embedded systems.
What I2C bus speeds does MCP4442-502E/ST support, and how many devices can share one bus?
MCP4442-502E/ST communicates over a 2-wire I2C interface compatible with standard 100 kHz and fast 400 kHz bus speeds. Multiple MCP4442 devices can share the same bus through address pin configuration, enabling up to 8 devices on a single I2C bus for multi-channel or multi-zone resistance control applications.
For a 14-pin TSSOP board layout, how many resistance adjustment channels are available and what is the wiper resolution?
In the 14-pin TSSOP package, MCP4442-502E/ST provides 4 fully independent digital potentiometer channels. Each channel supports 129 wiper positions across a 5 kΩ range, giving a step resolution of approximately 39 Ω per step, suitable for precise analog trimming and calibration tasks on compact PCBs.
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