MCP4632-502E/UN Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock

MCP4632-502E/UN is a single-channel digital potentiometer from Microchip with a 5 kΩ end-to-end resistance and 2-wire I2C interface, housed in a MSOP-10 package. It provides programmable resistance adjustment at up to 2 kHz bandwidth for analog signal conditioning and calibration circuits.

ACTIVEIntegrated CircuitVerified Jun 2026
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MCP4632-502E/UNSmall Outline Packages
Quick Facts
Manufacturer
Microchip
Package
Small Outline Packages
Pin Count
10
Lifecycle
ACTIVE
Category
Integrated Circuit
Price
From $0.7930(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 digital potentiometer with 5 kOhm end-to-end resistance
  • 2-wire I2C serial control interface for easy microcontroller integration
  • 2 kHz nominal bandwidth suitable for audio and low-frequency analog control
  • Available in 5 kOhm, 10 kOhm, and 50 kOhm resistance array variants
  • Compact MSOP-10 package minimizing PCB area

Applications

The MCP4632-502E/UN is used in analog calibration circuits, audio volume control, and programmable gain amplifier designs where software-adjustable resistance is required. Its I2C interface allows a microcontroller to set the wiper position without additional control lines, simplifying board layout. The 5 kΩ resistance value and 2 kHz bandwidth make it well-suited for low-frequency signal conditioning in industrial and consumer electronics.

Specifications

Manufacturer Package CodeMSOP-10
Factory Lead Time7Weeks
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-G10
JESD-609 Codee3
Number of Functions1
Number of Positions257
Package Body MaterialPLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Equivalence CodeTSSOP10,.19,20
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 Pitch0.5mm
Terminal PositionDUAL
Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s)40
Total Resistance-Nom100000Ω
PackageSmall Outline Packages

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)
Moisture Sensitivity LevelMSL 2
HTS Code8542.39.00.60
Country of OriginThailand

Datasheet

MCP4632-502E/UN Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Microchip

Alternate & Equivalent Parts

Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for MCP4632-502E/UN:

MCP4632-503E/UNMicrochip Technology Inc

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MCP4632-103E/UNMicrochip Technology Inc

Digital Potentiometer, 1 Func, 100000ohm, 2-wire Serial Control Interface, 257 Positions, CMOS, PDSO10

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MCP4632-104E/UNMicrochip Technology Inc

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Frequently Asked Questions

What end-to-end resistance value does MCP4632-502E/UN offer and what variants exist?

The MCP4632-502E/UN provides a 5 kOhm end-to-end resistance. Microchip also offers the same device family in 10 kOhm and 50 kOhm variants, giving designers flexibility to match the potentiometer resistance to their specific analog circuit requirements.

How does the 2-wire serial interface on MCP4632-502E/UN simplify embedded system integration?

Using a 2-wire I2C serial interface, the MCP4632-502E/UN requires only two signal lines—SDA and SCL—to communicate with a host microcontroller, reducing GPIO usage and allowing multiple devices to share a single bus without additional chip-select pins.

What bandwidth limitation should designers consider when using MCP4632-502E/UN in signal-path applications?

The MCP4632-502E/UN has a nominal bandwidth of 2 kHz, so it is best suited for low-frequency analog applications such as DC bias adjustment, volume control, and calibration trimming rather than high-frequency RF or wideband signal routing.

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