Description
The MCP45XX and MCP46XX devices offer a wide range of product offerings using an I2C interface. This family of devices support 7-bit and 8-bit resistor networks, nonvolatile memory configurations, and Potentiometer and Rheostat pinouts.
WiperLock Technology allows application-specific calibration settings to be secured in the EEPROM.
Features
• Single or Dual Resistor Network Options
• Potentiometer or Rheostat Configuration Options
• Resistor Network Resolution
- 7-bit: 128 Resistors (129 Steps)
- 8-bit: 256 Resistors (257 Steps)
• RAB Resistances Options of:
- 5 kΩ
- 10 kΩ
- 50 kΩ
- 100 kΩ
• Zero-Scale to Full-Scale Wiper Operation
• Low Wiper Resistance: 75Ω (typical)
• Low Tempco:
- Absolute (Rheostat): 50 ppm typical
(0°C to 70°C)
- Ratiometric (Potentiometer): 15 ppm typical
• Nonvolatile Memory
- Automatic Recall of Saved Wiper Setting
- WiperLock™ Technology
- 10 General Purpose Memory Locations
• I2C Serial Interface
- 100 kHz, 400 kHz and 3.4 MHz Support
• Serial Protocol Allows:
- High-Speed Read/Write to Wiper
- Read/Write to EEPROM
- Write Protect to be Enabled/Disabled
- WiperLock to be Enabled/Disabled
• Resistor Network Terminal Disconnect Feature
via the Terminal Control (TCON) Register
• Write Protect Feature:
- Hardware Write Protect (WP) Control Pin
- Software Write Protect (WP) Configuration Bit
• Brown-out Reset Protection (1.5V typical)
• Serial Interface Inactive Current (2.5 uA typical)
• High-Voltage Tolerant Digital Inputs: Up to 12.5V
• Wide Operating Voltage:
- 2.7V to 5.5V - Device Characteristics Specified
- 1.8V to 5.5V - Device Operation
• Wide Bandwidth (-3dB) Operation:
- 2 MHz (typ.) for 5.0 kΩ Device
• Extended Temperature Range (-40°C to +125°C)