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MCP4441-103E/ML  

Digital Potentiometers

MCP4441-103E/ML Description

The MCP4441-103E/ML is a high-performance digital potentiometer from Microchip Technology, designed to offer precise resistance control in a variety of electronic applications. This device features a 10kΩ resistance with a tolerance of ±20%, ensuring reliable performance across different operating conditions. It supports a wide supply voltage range of 1.8V to 5.5V, making it suitable for various power supply configurations. The MCP4441-103E/ML is equipped with 129 taps, providing fine granularity for resistance adjustment, and it operates with a linear taper for consistent performance.

The device is part of the WiperLock™ series, which offers enhanced stability and reliability. It features a selectable address, allowing multiple devices to be connected on the same I2C interface without address conflicts. The MCP4441-103E/ML also boasts a low temperature coefficient of 150ppm/°C, ensuring minimal resistance drift over temperature variations. The wiper resistance is typically 75Ω, contributing to the overall accuracy and stability of the resistance setting.

MCP4441-103E/ML Features

• Configuration: Potentiometer with 129 taps.
• Resistance: 10kΩ with a tolerance of ±20%.
• Taper: Linear, ensuring consistent performance.
• Temperature Coefficient: 150ppm/°C, minimizing resistance drift.
• Supply Voltage: Wide range of 1.8V to 5.5V.
• Interface: I2C, facilitating easy integration into digital systems.
• Selectable Address: Allows multiple devices on the same I2C bus.
• Wiper Resistance: 75Ω, ensuring accurate resistance control.
• Series: WiperLock™, providing enhanced stability and reliability.
• Package: 20-QFN, suitable for surface mount applications.
• Compliance: ROHS3 compliant and REACH unaffected, ensuring environmental and regulatory standards.

MCP4441-103E/ML Applications

The MCP4441-103E/ML is ideal for applications requiring precise resistance control, such as:

• Audio Systems: Volume control and tone adjustment.
• Power Management: Voltage regulation and current limiting.
• Industrial Control: Calibration and adjustment of sensors and actuators.
• Medical Equipment: Precision control in diagnostic and therapeutic devices.
• Consumer Electronics: Adjustable settings in various electronic devices.

Its wide voltage range, low temperature coefficient, and selectable address make it particularly suitable for applications where multiple digital potentiometers are required, such as in complex audio systems or multi-channel power management circuits.

Conclusion of MCP4441-103E/ML

The MCP4441-103E/ML from Microchip Technology stands out as a versatile and reliable digital potentiometer, offering precise resistance control with a wide range of features and benefits. Its 10kΩ resistance, 129 taps, and linear taper provide fine granularity and consistent performance, making it ideal for applications requiring high precision. The selectable address feature allows for easy integration into systems with multiple devices, while the low temperature coefficient ensures minimal resistance drift over varying temperatures.

With its wide supply voltage range, ROHS3 compliance, and REACH unaffected status, the MCP4441-103E/ML meets both performance and regulatory standards. Its applications span across various industries, including audio systems, power management, industrial control, medical equipment, and consumer electronics, making it a valuable component for designers and engineers seeking reliable and precise resistance control.

MCP4441-103E/ML Documents

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PCN Assembly/Origin :

Qualification QFN-28,20,16 Packages 26/Dec/2013      

Datasheets :

MCP444x,446x      

PCN Packaging :

MBB/Label Chgs 16/Nov/2018       Packing Changes 10/Oct/2016      

PCN Design/Specification :

CuPdAu wire 25/Nov/2016       Lead Frame Update 16/Feb/2015      

Environmental Information :

Microchip CA Prop65       Microchip RoHS       Microchip REACH