Low-Cost, 64-Tap, One-Time-Programmable Digital Potentiometers Offer Ultra-Low Power Consumption
SUNNYVALE, CA-May 13, 2005-Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX5527/MAX5528/MAX5529, low-cost 64-tap, one-time-programmable digital potentiometers in 8-pin, 3mm x 3mm TDFN or microMAX(R) packages. The one-time fuse-programmable feature sets the power-on position of the wiper, enabling these devices to power up to a unique predefined state. These digital pots offer ratiometric and end-to-end temperature coefficients as low as 5ppm/degrees Celsius and 35ppm/degrees Celsius. The devices are guaranteed over the -40 degrees Celsius to +105 degrees Celsius operating temperature range.
The MAX5527/MAX5528/MAX5529 save power by requiring less than 1.5 microamps in standby mode and operating from a +2.7V to +5.5V single supply. End-to-end resistances of 10 kilohms, 50 kilohms, and 100 kilohms are available. An up/down 2-wire serial interface makes these new digital pots simple to operate.
Prices start at $0.70 (1000-up, FOB USA).
microMAX is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
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