AD5172BRMZ100

Product Overview

Category

AD5172BRMZ100 belongs to the category of digital potentiometers.

Use

It is primarily used for electronic circuitry and system calibration, as well as in applications requiring variable resistance.

Characteristics

• Digital control interface
• Non-volatile memory
• Low power consumption
• Wide operating voltage range
• High resolution

Package

AD5172BRMZ100 comes in a small outline integrated circuit (SOIC) package.

Essence

The essence of AD5172BRMZ100 lies in its ability to provide precise and programmable resistance values in various electronic systems.

Packaging/Quantity

This product is typically packaged in reels or tubes, with a quantity of 250 units per reel/tube.

Specifications

• Resolution: 256 taps
• Resistance Range: 0Ω to 100kΩ
• Operating Voltage Range: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C
• Interface: I2C-compatible

Detailed Pin Configuration

1. VDD: Power supply input
2. SDA: Serial data input/output
3. SCL: Serial clock input
4. A0: Address selection bit
5. GND: Ground
6. W: Write protect input
7. B: Terminal B connection
8. A: Terminal A connection
9. VSS: Negative power supply input

Functional Features

• Programmable resistance value
• Non-volatile memory for storing settings
• Ability to adjust resistance digitally
• Low power consumption
• Compatibility with I2C interface

Advantages

• Precise and accurate resistance adjustment
• Easy integration into existing electronic systems
• Non-volatile memory ensures settings are retained even after power loss
• Wide operating voltage range allows for versatile applications
• High resolution provides fine-grained control over resistance values

Disadvantages

• Limited resistance range (0Ω to 100kΩ)
• Requires I2C-compatible interface for communication

Working Principles

AD5172BRMZ100 utilizes digital potentiometer technology to adjust resistance values. It consists of a series of resistive elements connected in a ladder-like configuration. By digitally controlling the taps along this ladder, the effective resistance between the terminal connections can be adjusted.

Detailed Application Field Plans

AD5172BRMZ100 finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Audio Equipment: Used for volume control and tone adjustment.
2. Industrial Automation: Employed in calibration processes and system control.
3. Test and Measurement Instruments: Utilized for precise resistance adjustments during testing.
4. Communication Systems: Integrated into circuitry for signal conditioning and impedance matching.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. AD8402ARZ10 - Dual-channel digital potentiometer with similar specifications.
2. MCP4017T-503E/LT - Single-channel digital potentiometer with extended temperature range.
3. MAX5486EUD+ - Digital potentiometer with higher resolution and wider resistance range.

(Note: These alternative models are provided as examples and may not cover all available options.)

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