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MCP4541-104E/MS  

Digital Potentiometers

MCP4541-104E/MS Description

The MCP4541-104E/MS is a digital potentiometer designed by Microchip Technology, offering a versatile and reliable solution for applications requiring precise resistance control. This device features a 100kΩ resistance with a tolerance of ±20% and a linear taper, ensuring consistent performance across its 129 taps. The MCP4541-104E/MS is equipped with an I2C interface, allowing for seamless integration into systems that require digital control over analog components. Its operating voltage range of 1.8V to 5.5V makes it suitable for a wide array of power supply configurations. The device is housed in an 8MSOP package and is available in a tube package format, making it ideal for surface mount applications.

MCP4541-104E/MS Features

• Configuration: Potentiometer with 129 taps, providing fine-grained control over resistance values.
• Resistance: 100kΩ with a tolerance of ±20%, ensuring reliable performance in various applications.
• Taper: Linear, ensuring consistent resistance changes across the entire range.
• Interface: I2C, enabling easy digital control and integration with microcontrollers and other digital systems.
• Supply Voltage: 1.8V to 5.5V, offering flexibility in power supply requirements.
• Temperature Coefficient: 150ppm/°C, ensuring stable performance across a wide temperature range.
• Features: Selectable address, allowing multiple devices to be connected on the same bus without conflict.
• Compliance: ROHS3 compliant and REACH unaffected, ensuring environmental and regulatory compliance.
• Moisture Sensitivity Level: MSL 1 (Unlimited), making it suitable for a variety of manufacturing environments.

MCP4541-104E/MS Applications

The MCP4541-104E/MS is ideal for applications requiring precise resistance control and digital interfacing. Its linear taper and wide voltage range make it suitable for a variety of use cases, including:

• Audio Applications: Volume control and tone adjustment in audio systems.
• Industrial Control: Precision control of analog circuits in industrial automation and control systems.
• Medical Devices: Calibration and adjustment of medical equipment requiring precise resistance control.
• Consumer Electronics: Adjusting display brightness, contrast, and other analog parameters in consumer devices.
• Automotive Systems: Fine-tuning of electronic control units and sensor interfaces in automotive applications.

Conclusion of MCP4541-104E/MS

The MCP4541-104E/MS digital potentiometer from Microchip Technology offers a robust and flexible solution for applications requiring precise resistance control. Its wide operating voltage range, linear taper, and I2C interface make it an ideal choice for a variety of applications, from consumer electronics to industrial control systems. The device's compliance with environmental and regulatory standards, along with its selectable address feature, further enhance its versatility and reliability. Whether used in audio systems, medical devices, or automotive applications, the MCP4541-104E/MS provides a high-performance solution that meets the demands of modern electronics.

MCP4541-104E/MS Documents

Download datasheets and manufacturer documentation for MCP4541-104E/MS

PCN Assembly/Origin :

Bond Wire 29/Nov/2017      

Datasheets :

MCP454x,456x,464x,466x      

PCN Packaging :

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

Design Resources :

MCP4541 Development Tool Selector      

HTML Datasheet :

MCP454x,456x,464x,466x      

PCN Design/Specification :

Bond Wire Qualification 08/Jun/2016      

Environmental Information :

Microchip CA Prop65       Microchip RoHS       Microchip REACH