MCP4651-104E/ST Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock

The MCP4651-104E/ST is a dual-channel 256-step digital potentiometer from Microchip with 100 kΩ resistance, I2C 2-wire serial interface, and non-volatile wiper position memory. Housed in a 14-pin TSSOP package for compact digitally-controlled gain and offset adjustment. From $1.50 in stock with worldwide shipping.

ACTIVEIntegrated CircuitVerified Jun 2026
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MCP4651-104E/STSmall Outline Packages
Quick Facts
Manufacturer
Microchip
Package
Small Outline Packages
Pin Count
14
Lifecycle
ACTIVE
Category
Integrated Circuit
Price
From $0.8370(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

  • Dual-channel 256-step resolution over 100 kΩ end-to-end resistance, enabling fine-grained digitally programmable gain and attenuation control
  • I2C 2-wire serial interface with non-volatile memory stores wiper position across power cycles, eliminating recalibration on startup
  • 14-pin TSSOP package integrates two independent potentiometer channels, replacing 2 mechanical trimmer pots with a single compact IC

Applications

The MCP4651-104E/ST is used in precision analog circuit calibration where gain, offset, and bias levels must be software-controlled and retained across power cycles without user intervention. Its dual-channel design makes it ideal for stereo audio volume control, dual-axis sensor bias adjustment, and differential signal conditioning in test instrumentation. The I2C interface allows a single microcontroller to address multiple MCP4651 devices on the same bus using different hardware address pins, simplifying multi-channel calibration systems.

Specifications

Manufacturer Package CodeTSSOP-14
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 CodeR-PDSO-G14
JESD-609 Codee3
Number of Functions1
Number of Positions257
Package Body MaterialPLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Equivalence CodeTSSOP14,.25
Package ShapeRECTANGULAR
Package StyleSMALL OUTLINE, THIN PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH
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
Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s)40
Total Resistance-Nom100000Ω
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PackageSmall Outline Packages

Compliance & Regulatory

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

Datasheet

MCP4651-104E/ST Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Microchip

Alternate & Equivalent Parts

Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for MCP4651-104E/ST:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many resistance steps does the MCP4651-104E/ST provide and what is the minimum step size over its 100 kΩ range?

The MCP4651-104E/ST provides 256 discrete wiper positions across a 100 kΩ end-to-end resistance, giving a step resolution of approximately 390 Ω per step. This fine resolution allows precise gain trimming in instrumentation amplifiers and voltage divider networks, with a minimum wiper resistance of approximately 75 Ω at code zero ensuring the wiper never fully shorts the resistor element.

Does the MCP4651-104E/ST retain its wiper position after a power cycle, and in what applications is this critical?

Yes, the MCP4651-104E/ST stores wiper position in on-chip non-volatile EEPROM memory, retaining the set resistance value across power cycles without requiring host MCU intervention on startup. This feature is critical in factory-calibrated systems such as sensor transmitters, industrial PID controllers, and medical devices where recalibration after every power cycle is impractical or unacceptable for safety-critical operation.

How are multiple MCP4651-104E/ST devices addressed on the same I2C bus in a multi-channel calibration system?

The MCP4651-104E/ST uses a 7-bit I2C address with the lower 3 bits set by hardware address pins A0, A1, and A2, allowing up to 8 unique devices to coexist on the same 2-wire bus. This enables a single MCU I2C port to control up to 16 independent potentiometer channels (8 devices × 2 channels each), making the MCP4651 highly scalable for multi-axis calibration fixtures and multi-channel audio or sensor conditioning boards.

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