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MCP42010T-I/SL  

Digital Potentiometers

MCP42010T-I/SL Description

The MCP42010T-I/SL is a digital potentiometer manufactured by Microchip Technology. It is a 10kOhm, 256-tap device with a linear taper, designed for precision applications requiring adjustable resistance. This potentiometer operates within a supply voltage range of 2.7V to 5.5V and features a SPI interface for easy integration into digital systems. With a typical temperature coefficient of 800ppm/°C and a tolerance of ±20%, the MCP42010T-I/SL offers reliable performance across a wide temperature range.

MCP42010T-I/SL Features

• Configuration: Potentiometer
• Number of Taps: 256
• Memory Type: Volatile
• Voltage - Supply: 2.7V ~ 5.5V
• RoHS Status: ROHS3 Compliant
• Mounting Type: Surface Mount
• Package: Tape & Reel (TR)
• Number of Circuits: 2
• Taper: Linear
• Interface: SPI
• Cascade Pin: Yes
• Temperature Coefficient (Typ): 800ppm/°C
• Resistance - Wiper (Ohms) (Typ): 73

Unique features of the MCP42010T-I/SL include its cascade pin, which allows for the connection of multiple devices in a daisy-chain configuration, and its SPI interface, which simplifies integration into digital systems. The device's 256 taps provide a high level of resolution for precise resistance adjustment.

MCP42010T-I/SL Applications

The MCP42010T-I/SL is ideal for a variety of applications where adjustable resistance is required, including:

1. Audio Volume Control: The linear taper and precise resistance adjustment make it suitable for audio volume control applications.
2. Sensor Calibration: The high resolution and adjustable resistance of the MCP42010T-I/SL make it ideal for calibrating sensors in industrial and scientific applications.
3. RF Applications: The device's ability to adjust resistance over a wide range makes it suitable for tuning and matching circuits in RF applications.
4. Automotive Applications: The MCP42010T-I/SL can be used for adjusting resistance in automotive sensors and control systems.

Conclusion of MCP42010T-I/SL

The MCP42010T-I/SL is a versatile digital potentiometer that offers precise resistance adjustment and reliable performance across a wide temperature range. Its unique features, such as the cascade pin and SPI interface, make it an ideal choice for a variety of applications requiring adjustable resistance. With its high resolution and linear taper, the MCP42010T-I/SL is a valuable component for audio, sensor calibration, RF, and automotive applications.

MCP42010T-I/SL Documents

Download datasheets and manufacturer documentation for MCP42010T-I/SL

PCN Assembly/Origin :

Qualification Copper Bond Wire 31/Oct/2014      

Datasheets :

MCP41zzz, MCP42zzz      

PCN Packaging :

Packing Changes 10/Oct/2016       Label and Packing Changes 23/Sep/2015      

Manuals :

Development Tools Catalog      

Design Resources :

MCP42010 Development Tool Selector      

PCN Design/Specification :

Copper Bond Wire 5/Nov/2015       Copper Bond Wire 09/Mar/2015      

Environmental Information :

Microchip CA Prop65       Microchip RoHS       Microchip REACH