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MAX5400, MAX5401

256-Tap SOT-PoT, Low-Drift Digital Potentiometers in SOT23

256-Tap Digital Potentiometers Offer the Ultimate Space Savings in an 8-Pin SOT23

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Description

The MAX5400/MAX5401 digital potentiometers offer 256-tap SOT-PoT™ digitally controlled variable resistors in tiny 8-pin SOT23 packages. Each device functions as a mechanical potentiometer, consisting of a fixed resistor string with a digitally controlled wiper contact. They operate from +2.7V to +5.5V single-supply voltages and use an ultra-low supply current of 0.1µA. These devices also provide glitchless switching between resistor taps, as well as a convenient power-on reset that sets the wiper to the midscale position at power-up. A low 5ppm/°C ratiometric temperature coefficient makes it ideal for applications requiring low drift.

The MAX5400/MAX5401 serve well in applications requiring digitally controlled resistors, including adjustable voltage references and programmable gain amplifiers (PGAs). A nominal end-to-end resistor temperature coefficient of 50ppm/°C allows these parts to be used as variable resistors in applications such as low-tempco adjustable gain and other circuit configurations.

Two resistance values are available: 50kΩ (MAX5400) and 100kΩ (MAX5401). Each device is guaranteed over the extended industrial temperature range (-40°C to +85°C).
 

Data Sheet

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Key Features

  • Miniature 8-Pin SOT23 (3mm x 3mm)
  • 256 Tap Positions
  • Ultra-Low 0.1µA Supply Current
  • Single-Supply Operation: +2.7V to +5.5V
  • Low Ratiometric Temperature Coefficient: 5ppm/°C
  • Power-On Reset: Wiper Goes to Midscale (Position 128)
  • Glitchless Switching Between the Resistor Taps
  • 3-Wire SPI™-Interface Compatible
  • 50kΩ/100kΩ Resistor Values
 

Applications/Uses

  • Adjustable Voltage Reference
  • Low-Drift Programmable-Gain Amplifiers
  • Mechanical Potentiometer Replacements
   

Key Specifications:

Digital Potentiometers
Part Number Taper POTs Control Interface Wiper Memory Steps REND-TO-END
(kΩ)
Res. Tol.
(%)
Temp. Coeff.
(ppm/°C)
Wiper Resistance
(Ω)
ICC @5V
(µA)
Smallest Available Pckg.
(mm2)
Budgetary Price
typ typ max max w/pins See Notes
MAX5400  Linear 1 3-Wire Serial Volatile 256 50 25 50 250 5 9 $0.90 @1k
MAX5401  100 $0.90 @1k
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Pricing Notes:
This pricing is BUDGETARY, for comparing similar parts. Prices are in U.S. dollars and subject to change. Quantity pricing may vary substantially and international prices may differ due to local duties, taxes, fees, and exchange rates. For volume-specific prices and delivery, please see the price and availability page or contact an authorized distributor.


Diagram

MAX5400, MAX5401: Functional Diagram
Functional Diagram

Application Notes

Tutorial 818   Digital Adjustment of DC-DC Converter Output Voltage in Portable Applications
Tutorial 864   EPOT Applications: Gain Adjustment in Op-Amp Circuits
Application Note 3464   Precision Current Source is Software-Programmable
Application Note 3996   Logging the Linear Digital Potentiometer
Application Note 4290   Ratiometric Design Overcomes the 25% Tolerance of a Digital Potentiometer
Application Note 4291   Stack References for Higher Adjustable Voltages from a Digital Pot
Application Note 4345   Well Grounded, Digital Is Analog
Application Note 4992   Reduce the Chances of Human Error: Part 1, Power and Ground
Tutorial 4993   Reduce the Chances of Human Error: Part 2, Super Amps and Filters for Analog Interface

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Ordering Information

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TYPE PINS FOOTPRINT
DRAWING  CODE/VAR *
Temp RoHS/Lead-Free?
Materials Analysis
MAX5400EKA    
Active SOT;8 pin;9 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0078 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0176 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: K8SN-1*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: No
Materials Analysis
MAX5400EKA+T    
Active SOT;8 pin;9 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0078 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0176 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: K8SN+1*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX5400EKA-T    
Active SOT;8 pin;9 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0078 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0176 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: K8SN-1*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: No
Materials Analysis
MAX5401EKA    
Active SOT;8 pin;9 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0078 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0176 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: K8SN-1*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: No
Materials Analysis
MAX5401EKA+T    
Active SOT;8 pin;9 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0078 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0176 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: K8SN+1*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX5401EKA-T    
Active SOT;8 pin;9 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0078 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0176 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: K8SN-1*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: No
Materials Analysis

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