MCP4652-503E/UN Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock

MCP4652-503E/UN is a dual-channel, I2C-controlled digital potentiometer by Microchip Technology, offering 256 wiper positions and a 50 kΩ end-to-end resistance in a 10-pin MSOP package. Key specs: 2 kHz signal bandwidth, 2-wire I2C interface, non-volatile wiper position memory. Available in Pb-free MSOP-10 packaging for gain control, offset adjustment, and calibration applications.

ACTIVEIntegrated CircuitVerified Jun 2026
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MCP4652-503E/UNSmall Outline Packages
Quick Facts
Manufacturer
Microchip
Package
Small Outline Packages
Pin Count
10
Lifecycle
ACTIVE
Category
Integrated Circuit
Price
From $0.8290(MOQ 10)
Temp Range
-40.0°C to 125.0°C
RoHS
Compliant
Lead Time
3–7 business days
Shipping
DHL Express · Worldwide

Key Features

  • 256-step wiper resolution on a 50 kΩ resistor array provides fine-grained resistance control from approximately 195 Ω to 50 kΩ per channel
  • I2C 2-wire serial interface minimizes GPIO usage on the host MCU, enabling control with just SCL and SDA lines shared with other bus devices
  • Dual-channel configuration (2 independent potentiometers) in a single 10-pin MSOP package reduces BOM and PCB footprint versus two separate devices
  • Non-volatile wiper position memory retains the last set resistance value through power cycles, eliminating initialization overhead in production equipment

Applications

MCP4652-503E/UN is used for programmable gain control, bias voltage trimming, and calibration in precision analog circuits where an MCU must adjust resistance digitally over I2C without mechanical access. Audio volume control, LCD contrast adjustment, and sensor signal conditioning circuits benefit from the 256-step resolution and the dual-channel integration that handles two independent signal paths simultaneously. Industrial calibrators, programmable power supplies, and test equipment also use the MCP4652-503E/UN to replace manual trimmer potentiometers with software-controlled adjustments.

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
ECCNEAR99
HTS Code8542.39.00.01
Country of OriginThailand

Datasheet

MCP4652-503E/UN Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Microchip

Alternate & Equivalent Parts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many distinct resistance steps does MCP4652-503E/UN provide, and what is the step size on the 50 kΩ version?

The MCP4652-503E/UN provides 256 wiper positions across a 50 kΩ end-to-end resistance, giving a nominal step size of approximately 195 Ω per step (50,000 Ω ÷ 256 steps). The minimum wiper resistance is approximately 75 Ω to 195 Ω depending on supply voltage, so the effective range spans from roughly 195 Ω at the low end to 50 kΩ at the high end, suitable for fine-resolution analog adjustment in gain and bias circuits.

What I2C address options does the MCP4652-503E/UN support, and how many devices can share a single I2C bus?

The MCP4652-503E/UN uses a 7-bit I2C address with the upper 4 bits fixed at 0101 and the lower 3 bits set by the A2, A1, A0 address pins, providing up to 8 unique addresses. This means up to 8 MCP4652-503E/UN devices (16 independent 50 kΩ potentiometer channels total) can share a single 2-wire I2C bus at up to 400 kHz (Fast Mode), maximizing channel density in multichannel calibration or audio routing systems.

For a programmable gain amplifier design, how does the 2 kHz signal bandwidth of the MCP4652-503E/UN limit the application frequency range?

The MCP4652-503E/UN specifies a nominal signal bandwidth of 2 kHz for the resistor array when used in a voltage divider or gain-setting configuration. This means the device is suitable for DC to audio-frequency signals up to approximately 2 kHz with minimal attenuation. Applications above 2 kHz, such as high-frequency filter tuning or RF gain control, would see increasing signal attenuation and phase shift, making the MCP4652-503E/UN unsuitable for those frequency ranges without additional buffering.

Does the MCP4652-503E/UN retain its wiper setting after power is removed, and what does this mean for system startup behavior?

Yes. The MCP4652-503E/UN includes non-volatile memory that stores the last written wiper position. When power is restored, the device automatically loads the saved 8-bit wiper value without any I2C initialization command from the host MCU. In production calibration workflows, this means a calibrated gain or offset value set during factory test persists through power cycles, eliminating the need for the host processor to re-send configuration data at every system boot.

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25+$1.0300$25.75
100+$0.9500$95.00
1000+$0.8900$890.00
5000+$0.8370$4185.00
7500+$0.8290$6217.50
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