MCP4552-103E/MS Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
The MCP4552-103E/MS is a single-channel 8-bit digital potentiometer with 10 kΩ end-to-end resistance, controlled via a 2-wire I2C interface. It offers 256 wiper positions and a 2 kHz bandwidth in a compact 8-pin MSOP package. Designed for precision analog voltage and gain adjustment in instrumentation and consumer electronics.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP4552-103E/MS Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.6110(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 with 256 wiper positions for fine analog adjustment
- 10 kΩ end-to-end resistance with 2-wire I2C serial control interface
- 2 kHz bandwidth suitable for audio and low-frequency signal conditioning
- Non-volatile wiper position retention available in NV variants
- Compact 8-pin MSOP package for space-constrained designs
Applications
The MCP4552-103E/MS is ideal for digitally adjusting gain, offset, or bias voltage in sensor signal-conditioning circuits and audio amplifier stages where a 10 kΩ potentiometer value fits the target impedance. Its I2C interface lets a microcontroller update the wiper position on the fly, enabling closed-loop calibration routines without mechanical trimming. Consumer electronics, industrial measurement equipment, and portable medical devices use this device for software-controlled analog tuning.
Specifications
| Manufacturer Package Code | MSOP-8 |
| Factory Lead Time | 11Weeks |
| YTEOL | 9 |
| Additional Feature | THE RESISTOR ARRAY VALUES ARE 5000 OHM,10000 OHM, 50000 OHM |
| Bandwidth-Nom | 2kHz |
| Control Interface | 2-WIRE SERIAL |
| Converter Type | DIGITAL POTENTIOMETER |
| JESD-30 Code | S-PDSO-G8 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Number of Positions | 257 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SOP8,.19 |
| Package Shape | SQUARE |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE |
| 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 | 3V |
| 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 | 100000Ω |
| 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 |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many wiper positions does the MCP4552-103E/MS provide, and what is its end-to-end resistance value?
The MCP4552-103E/MS provides 256 discrete wiper positions across a 10 kΩ end-to-end resistance, giving a step resolution of approximately 39 Ω per step, which is sufficient for fine gain and bias adjustments in sensor conditioning circuits.
What communication interface does the MCP4552-103E/MS use to update the wiper position from a microcontroller?
The device uses a 2-wire I2C serial interface operating at standard 100 kHz or fast 400 kHz clock rates, allowing a microcontroller to update all 8-bit wiper settings with minimal pin count and no additional SPI chip-select lines.
For a bandwidth-sensitive audio application, how does the MCP4552-103E/MS 2 kHz bandwidth limit its use?
The MCP4552-103E/MS is rated for a 2 kHz bandwidth, making it suitable for low-frequency audio gain control and DC bias trimming but not for high-frequency RF or wideband signal paths above a few kilohertz where signal attenuation would be unacceptable.
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