AD5262BRUZ50-RL7

Product Overview

Category

The AD5262BRUZ50-RL7 belongs to the category of digital potentiometers.

Use

It is primarily used as a programmable resistor in various electronic circuits.

Characteristics

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

Package

The AD5262BRUZ50-RL7 comes in a small outline integrated circuit (SOIC) package.

Essence

The essence of this product lies in its ability to provide a digitally controlled variable resistance, replacing traditional mechanical potentiometers.

Packaging/Quantity

The AD5262BRUZ50-RL7 is typically packaged in reels and available in quantities of 2500 units per reel.

Specifications

• Resistance Range: 0Ω to 50kΩ
• Resolution: 256 steps
• Supply Voltage: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C
• Interface: I2C-compatible

Detailed Pin Configuration

The AD5262BRUZ50-RL7 has a total of 16 pins. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. VDD: Positive supply voltage
2. SDA: Serial data input/output for I2C communication
3. SCL: Serial clock input for I2C communication
4. GND: Ground reference
5. A0-A2: Address selection inputs
6. WP: Write protect input
7. RDY: Ready output
8. VSS: Negative supply voltage
9. VOUTA: Analog output terminal A
10. VOUTB: Analog output terminal B
11. VLOGIC: Logic supply voltage
12. NC: No connection
13. NC: No connection
14. NC: No connection
15. NC: No connection
16. NC: No connection

Functional Features

• Programmable resistance control
• Non-volatile memory for storing settings
• Low power consumption for energy efficiency
• High resolution for precise adjustments
• I2C-compatible interface for easy integration

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Digital control allows for precise and repeatable resistance settings.
• Non-volatile memory ensures that the resistance value is retained even when power is removed.
• Low power consumption makes it suitable for battery-powered applications.
• Wide resistance range provides flexibility in various circuit designs.
• High resolution enables fine-grained adjustments.

Disadvantages

• Limited to I2C communication interface, may not be compatible with all systems.
• Relatively higher cost compared to traditional mechanical potentiometers.
• Requires additional circuitry for interfacing with microcontrollers or other digital devices.

Working Principles

The AD5262BRUZ50-RL7 operates by utilizing a string of resistive elements connected in series. The digital control interface allows the user to select a specific resistance value by sending commands through the I2C bus. The selected resistance is then applied across the analog output terminals, providing the desired resistance in the circuit.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The AD5262BRUZ50-RL7 finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Audio equipment: Used for volume control and tone adjustment in amplifiers, mixers, and audio processors.
2. Industrial automation: Employed in control systems for precise resistance adjustments in motor speed control, temperature regulation, and sensor calibration.
3. Test and measurement instruments: Integrated into test equipment for calibration purposes and signal conditioning.
4. Communication systems: Utilized in RF circuits for impedance matching and signal attenuation control.
5. Automotive electronics: Incorporated in automotive systems for controlling lighting intensity, fan speed, and other adjustable parameters.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. AD5262BRUZ50-RL7: The model described in this entry.
2. AD5262BRUZ10-RL7: Similar to the AD5262BRUZ50-RL7 but with a resistance range of 0Ω to 10kΩ.
3. AD5262BRUZ100-RL7: Similar to the AD5262BRUZ50-RL7 but with a resistance range of 0Ω to 100kΩ.
4. AD5262BRUZ1M-RL7: Similar to the AD5262BRUZ50-RL7 but with a resistance range of 0Ω to 1MΩ.
5. AD5262BRUZ20-RL7: Similar to the AD5262BRUZ50-RL7 but with a resistance range of 0Ω to 20kΩ.

These alternative models provide options for different resistance ranges to suit specific application requirements.