The MAX5160/MAX5161 linear-taper digital potentiometers perform the same function as a mechanical potentiometer or a variable resistor. They consist of a fixed resistor and a wiper contact with 32 tap points that are digitally controlled by three lines for the 8-pin MAX5160 or by two lines for the 6-pin MAX5161.
These parts are ideal for applications requiring digitally controlled resistors. Three resistance values are available for each part type: 50kΩ,100kΩ, and 200kΩ. A nominal resistor temperature coefficient of 50ppm/°C end-to-end and only 5ppm/°C ratiometric makes the MAX5160 ideal for applications requiring a low-temperature-coefficient variable resistor, such as low-tempco, adjustable-gain circuit configurations.
The MAX5160 is available in an 8-pin µMAX package, and the MAX5161 is available in a 6-pin SOT23 package. Both devices are guaranteed over the extended-industrial temperature range (-40°C to +85°C).
Key Features
Applications/Uses
32 Tap Positions
50kΩ, 100kΩ, and 200kΩ Resistance Values
400Ω Wiper Resistance
±25% Resistance Tolerance
3-Wire Serial Data Input
±1LSB DNL
±0.5LSB INL
100nA Supply Current
+2.7V to +5.5V Single-Supply Operation
Power-On Reset: Wiper Goes to Midscale (position 16)
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