AD5242BR10-REEL7

Product Overview

Category

AD5242BR10-REEL7 belongs to the category of digital potentiometers.

Use

It is used as a digitally controlled variable resistor in various electronic circuits.

Characteristics

• Digital control interface
• Non-volatile memory for storing settings
• Low power consumption
• Wide operating voltage range
• High resolution and accuracy

Package

AD5242BR10-REEL7 comes in a small outline package (SOIC) with 10 pins.

Essence

The essence of AD5242BR10-REEL7 lies in its ability to provide precise resistance adjustments in electronic systems through digital control.

Packaging/Quantity

This product is typically packaged in reels, containing a quantity of 250 units per reel.

Specifications

• Resolution: 10-bit
• Number of Channels: 2
• Resistance Range: 0Ω to 10kΩ
• 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 voltage
2. SDA: Serial data input/output
3. SCL: Serial clock input
4. A0: Address select bit 0
5. A1: Address select bit 1
6. WP: Write protect
7. VSS: Ground
8. R1: Terminal A of channel 1
9. R2: Terminal B of channel 1
10. R3: Terminal A of channel 2

Functional Features

• Digital control allows precise resistance adjustments.
• Non-volatile memory retains settings even when power is removed.
• Low power consumption makes it suitable for battery-powered devices.
• Wide operating voltage range enables compatibility with various systems.
• High resolution and accuracy ensure precise control over resistance values.

Advantages

• Easy integration into digital control systems.
• Eliminates the need for mechanical potentiometers.
• Provides stable and reliable resistance adjustments.
• Saves board space due to its compact package size.
• Offers flexibility in circuit design and optimization.

Disadvantages

• Limited resistance range compared to some other potentiometers.
• Requires I2C-compatible interface for control.
• Higher cost compared to traditional potentiometers.

Working Principles

AD5242BR10-REEL7 utilizes a combination of digital control and resistor ladder network to achieve variable resistance. The digital control interface allows users to set the desired resistance value, which is then translated into appropriate signals to adjust the resistance through the resistor ladder network. The non-volatile memory ensures that the settings are retained even when power is removed.

Detailed Application Field Plans

AD5242BR10-REEL7 finds applications in various electronic systems where precise resistance adjustments are required. Some potential application fields include:

1. Audio equipment: Volume control, tone adjustment, and equalization circuits.
2. Instrumentation: Calibration, gain control, and offset adjustment circuits.
3. Industrial automation: Process control, motor speed control, and sensor calibration circuits.
4. Communication systems: Signal conditioning, impedance matching, and filter tuning circuits.
5. Automotive electronics: Climate control, lighting intensity control, and sensor calibration circuits.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. AD5241BRUZ10 - 10-bit digital potentiometer with a single channel.
2. AD5244BRUZ10 - 10-bit digital potentiometer with four channels.
3. MCP4018T-103E/LT - 10kΩ digital potentiometer with a single channel.
4. MAX5486EUD+ - 10-bit digital potentiometer with a single channel and I2C interface.

These alternative models offer similar functionality and can be considered based on specific application requirements.

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