MCP4551T-502E/MS Microchip Variable Resistor (Small Outline Packages) In Stock

The MCP4551T-502E/MS is a single-channel 8-bit digital potentiometer with a 5 kOhm end-to-end resistance, controlled via a 2-wire I2C interface, housed in an MSOP-8 package. From $0.90 in stock worldwide shipping.

ACTIVEVariable ResistorVerified Jun 2026
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MCP4551T-502E/MSSmall Outline Packages
Quick Facts
Manufacturer
Microchip
Package
Small Outline Packages
Pin Count
8
Lifecycle
ACTIVE
Category
Variable Resistor
Price
From $0.7400(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

  • Single-channel 8-bit resolution digital potentiometer with 5 kOhm total resistance for fine-grained analog adjustment
  • I2C 2-wire serial interface with address selection allowing up to 8 devices on a single bus without additional circuitry
  • Volatile wiper position with non-volatile memory option and MSOP-8 footprint for compact PCB integration

Applications

The MCP4551T-502E/MS is used in applications requiring software-controlled analog adjustment such as programmable gain amplifiers, LCD bias voltage tuning, and audio volume control. Its I2C interface simplifies integration with microcontrollers like PIC and AVR in consumer electronics, industrial calibration equipment, and medical instruments. The compact MSOP-8 form factor and single 5 kOhm resistor ladder make it an efficient replacement for mechanical trimmer potentiometers in production-calibrated designs.

Specifications

Manufacturer Package CodeMSOP-8
Factory Lead Time1Week
YTEOL9
Additional FeatureTHE RESISTOR ARRAY VALUES ARE 5000 OHM,10000 OHM, 50000 OHM
Bandwidth-Nom2kHz
Control Interface2-WIRE SERIAL
Converter TypeDIGITAL POTENTIOMETER
JESD-30 CodeS-PDSO-G8
JESD-609 Codee3
Number of Functions1
Number of Positions257
Package Body MaterialPLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Equivalence CodeSOP8,.19
Package ShapeSQUARE
Package StyleSMALL OUTLINE
Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel)260
Qualification StatusNot Qualified
Resistance LawLINEAR
Resistance Tolerance-Max20%
Resistor Terminal Voltage-Max5.5V
Screening LevelTS 16949
Supply Current-Max0.6mA
Supply Voltage-Nom3V
Surface MountYES
TechnologyCMOS
Temperature Coefficient-Nom150ppm/°C
Temperature GradeAUTOMOTIVE
Terminal FinishMatte Tin (Sn)
Terminal FormGULL WING
Terminal Pitch0.65mm
Terminal PositionDUAL
Total Resistance-Nom100000Ω
PackageSmall Outline Packages

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)
Moisture Sensitivity LevelMSL 1
ECCNEAR99
HTS Code8542.39.00.01
Country of OriginThailand

Datasheet

MCP4551T-502E/MS Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Microchip

Alternate & Equivalent Parts

Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for MCP4551T-502E/MS:

MCP4551-502E/MSMicrochip Technology Inc

Digital Potentiometer, 1 Func, 100000ohm, 2-wire Serial Control Interface, 257 Positions, CMOS, PDSO8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What end-to-end resistance value does MCP4551T-502E/MS provide, and how many steps does the wiper traverse?

The MCP4551T-502E/MS has a 5 kOhm end-to-end resistance and an 8-bit wiper with 256 steps, giving a step resolution of approximately 19.6 Ohm per LSB. This fine resolution is sufficient for precision analog trimming in gain stages or reference voltage dividers operating from 2.7 V to 5.5 V.

How many MCP4551T-502E/MS devices can share a single I2C bus in a multi-channel design?

Up to 8 MCP4551T-502E/MS devices can coexist on a single 2-wire I2C bus by selecting different 3-bit hardware addresses, enabling 8 independent 5 kOhm potentiometer channels to be controlled from one master MCU without additional bus components.

Can MCP4551T-502E/MS retain its wiper setting after power cycling?

The standard MCP4551T-502E/MS stores the wiper position in volatile RAM that resets to mid-scale (128 out of 256 steps) on power-up. For applications requiring power-off retention, Microchip also offers the MCP4551 with EEPROM non-volatile memory to preserve the last programmed resistance value across 1 million write cycles.

Which gain-control circuits benefit most from replacing a mechanical trimmer with MCP4551T-502E/MS?

Operational amplifier feedback networks and instrumentation amplifier gain resistors benefit most from this replacement, since the 8-bit 5 kOhm ladder allows remote, software-driven gain adjustment over a 2-wire bus without physical access. This is especially useful in sealed industrial sensors calibrated after final assembly at -40°C to +125°C operating temperature.

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