MCP4552-503E/MS Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
MCP4552-503E/MS by Microchip is a single-channel, 256-position, 50 kΩ digital potentiometer with 2-wire I2C interface in an 8-pin MSOP package. It operates from 2.7 V to 5.5 V with 2 kHz bandwidth and supports non-volatile wiper memory for persistent resistance settings. Available worldwide with fast shipping from authorized distributors.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP4552-503E/MS Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.7110(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 MCP4552-503E/MS?
- 256-position 50 kΩ digital potentiometer with 2-wire I2C interface for simple 2-pin bus connection to any microcontroller
- Non-volatile wiper position memory retains resistance setting through power loss without host firmware overhead
- Wide supply range from 2.7 V to 5.5 V in a compact 8-pin MSOP package for battery-powered gain and bias circuits
What is MCP4552-503E/MS used for?
MCP4552-503E/MS is used in audio equipment for programmable equalization and volume control, replacing mechanical 50 kΩ potentiometers with digitally adjustable equivalents controlled over I2C. In precision analog front-ends, it provides bias adjustment for op-amp stages and sensor offset trimming across 256 steps without physical access to the PCB. The 8-pin MSOP package fits compact IoT sensor nodes requiring field-configurable gain settings stored across power cycles.
What are the specifications of MCP4552-503E/MS?
| 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 |
Where can I find the MCP4552-503E/MS datasheet?
MCP4552-503E/MS Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Microchip
What are equivalent replacements for MCP4552-503E/MS?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many wiper positions does MCP4552-503E/MS support, and what resistance increment does each step represent?
The MCP4552-503E/MS provides 256 wiper positions across a 50 kΩ end-to-end resistance, giving approximately 196 Ω per step. This resolution is sufficient for audio tone control and analog gain trimming applications where the 2 kHz bandwidth covers audio frequencies, and the non-volatile EEPROM stores the last position so the potentiometer resumes the correct setting after a power cycle without host re-initialization.
What I2C interface does the MCP4552-503E/MS use, and how does this reduce wiring complexity compared to SPI potentiometers?
MCP4552-503E/MS uses a 2-wire I2C serial interface, requiring only SDA and SCL lines shared across multiple devices on the same bus. This reduces wiring from the 4 pins needed for SPI (MOSI, MISO, SCK, CS) to just 2 pins, allowing up to 8 MCP4552 devices to share a single I2C bus at addresses configurable via A0 and A1 pins, saving PCB routing space in multi-channel audio and control systems.
How does MCP4552-503E/MS compare to MCP4552 5kΩ and 10kΩ variants when selecting for an audio equalizer circuit?
MCP4552-503E/MS provides 50 kΩ end-to-end resistance ideal for audio equalizer circuits with typical op-amp feedback networks targeting 20 kΩ to 100 kΩ impedance levels, minimizing op-amp loading distortion. The 5 kΩ variant (MCP4552-502E) causes higher op-amp loading and increased power draw, while the 10 kΩ variant limits feedback attenuation depth for notch filters. The 50 kΩ version operating at 2.7 V to 5.5 V suits both 3.3 V digital audio DSP boards and legacy 5 V analog mixers.
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