Microchip Technology

MCP4262T-503E/UN  

Digital Potentiometers

MCP4262T-503E/UN Description

The MCP4262T-503E/UN is a digital potentiometer from Microchip Technology, designed for high-performance applications requiring precise resistance control. This device features a 50kΩ rheostat configuration with 257 taps, offering a wide range of resistance values with high precision. The MCP4262T-503E/UN operates within a supply voltage range of 1.8V to 5.5V, making it suitable for various power supply environments. It is housed in a surface-mount 10MSOP package, ensuring compact and reliable integration into modern electronic designs. The device is part of the WiperLock™ series, which provides enhanced stability and reliability for critical applications.

MCP4262T-503E/UN Features

• Configuration: Rheostat, providing a single resistance element with a wiper for variable resistance control.
• Resistance: 50kΩ with a tolerance of ±20%, ensuring a wide range of resistance values for diverse applications.
• Temperature Coefficient: 150ppm/°C, ensuring stable performance across varying temperature conditions.
• Number of Taps: 257, offering fine granularity in resistance adjustment.
• Interface: SPI, enabling easy communication and control with microcontrollers and other digital systems.
• Taper: Linear, providing a consistent change in resistance with each tap increment.
• Resistance - Wiper (Typ): 75Ω, ensuring low resistance for the wiper, minimizing voltage drop and maximizing efficiency.
• Number of Circuits: 2, allowing for dual-channel applications or redundancy.
• Compliance: ROHS3 compliant and REACH unaffected, ensuring environmental and regulatory compliance.
• Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL): 2 (1 Year), suitable for standard manufacturing processes and storage conditions.
• Package: Tape & Reel (TR), facilitating automated assembly and handling.

MCP4262T-503E/UN Applications

The MCP4262T-503E/UN is ideal for applications requiring precise resistance control and high reliability. Key use cases include:

• Audio Applications: Volume control, tone control, and other audio signal processing tasks.
• Voltage Dividers: Creating adjustable voltage dividers for sensor interfacing and power management.
• Gain Control: Adjusting gain in amplifiers and other signal conditioning circuits.
• Calibration: Providing adjustable resistance for calibration in precision instruments.
• Medical Devices: Ensuring reliable and precise resistance control in medical monitoring and diagnostic equipment.
• Industrial Control: Variable resistance for process control and automation systems.

Conclusion of MCP4262T-503E/UN

The MCP4262T-503E/UN from Microchip Technology stands out as a versatile and reliable digital potentiometer, offering precise resistance control and high stability. Its 50kΩ rheostat configuration with 257 taps provides fine granularity, while the SPI interface ensures seamless integration with digital systems. The device's compliance with environmental regulations and its robust packaging make it suitable for a wide range of applications, from consumer electronics to industrial and medical devices. The MCP4262T-503E/UN is an excellent choice for engineers seeking a high-performance digital potentiometer that delivers consistent performance and reliability.

MCP4262T-503E/UN Documents

Download datasheets and manufacturer documentation for MCP4262T-503E/UN

Datasheets :

MCP414x/416x/424x/426x      

PCN Packaging :

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

Design Resources :

MCP4262 Development Tool Selector      

Environmental Information :

Microchip CA Prop65       Microchip RoHS       Microchip REACH