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MCP4231-503E/P

Microchip Technology

MCP4231-503E/P by Microchip Technology

MCP4231-503E/P by Microchip is a 50kΩ digital potentiometer with linear resistance law. It operates at -40 to 125°C, suitable for automotive applications. Controlled via increment/decrement interface, it has 257 positions and consumes max 1mA at 5V supply voltage.

Median Price

$1.280

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Overview

Elevate your electronic designs with the MCP4231-503E/P by industry leader Microchip Technology. This high-quality Digital Potentiometer offers precise control and flexibility for a wide range of applications. With its linear resistance law, 50000 ohm total resistance, and increment/decrement control interface, this innovative product ensures optimal performance in automotive-grade environments. Experience the value and benefits of Microchip's cutting-edge technology with the MCP4231-503E/P, guaranteed to enhance your projects with reliability and efficiency.

Feature Benefit Bullets

Package Body Material: PLASTIC/EPOXY

The plastic/epoxy material used in the package body makes the product lightweight and durable, ideal for a wide range of applications.

Nominal Temperature Coefficient: 150 ppm/°C

The low temperature coefficient ensures stable performance over a wide temperature range, making this digital potentiometer reliable in various operating environments.

Package Shape: RECTANGULAR

The rectangular package shape allows for easy integration into electronic circuits, making installation and maintenance hassle-free.

Control Interface: INCREMENT/DECREMENT

The increment/decrement control interface offers user-friendly operation, allowing for easy adjustment of resistance values.

Resistance Law: LINEAR

The linear resistance law provides a smooth and predictable change in resistance, ensuring accurate control in various applications.

Nominal Total Resistance: 50000 ohm

With a high nominal total resistance of 50,000 ohms, this digital potentiometer offers precise resistance values for enhanced performance in electronic circuits.

Maximum Resistor Terminal Voltage: 5 V

The maximum resistor terminal voltage of 5 V ensures safe operation within the specified voltage limits, protecting the digital potentiometer from damage.

Power Supplies (V): 1.8/5

The dual power supply options of 1.8V and 5V provide flexibility in power input, allowing for compatibility with a wide range of electronic systems.

No. of Terminals: 14

The 14 terminals offer multiple connection points for enhanced functionality, making this digital potentiometer versatile for various circuit designs.

Package Style (Meter): IN-LINE

The in-line package style is compact and space-saving, making it suitable for applications where size constraints are a concern.

Maximum Operating Temperature: 125 °C

The high maximum operating temperature of 125°C ensures the digital potentiometer can withstand elevated temperatures without compromising performance.

Minimum Operating Temperature: -40 °C

The low minimum operating temperature of -40°C allows the digital potentiometer to function reliably in cold temperature environments.

Terminal Finish: MATTE TIN

The matte tin terminal finish provides good solderability and corrosion resistance, ensuring a secure and reliable connection in the circuit.

Terminal Position: DUAL

The dual terminal position allows for flexible mounting options, accommodating different circuit layouts and designs.

Maximum Seated Height: 5.334 mm

The low maximum seated height of 5.334 mm provides a slim profile, making the digital potentiometer suitable for compact electronic devices.

Maximum Resistance Tolerance: 20 %

The 20% maximum resistance tolerance ensures the digital potentiometer delivers accurate resistance values, meeting the requirements of precision applications.

Width: 7.62 mm

The compact width of 7.62 mm allows for easy integration into tight spaces, ideal for applications with limited PCB real estate.

No. of Positions: 257

The 257 positions provide a wide range of resistance settings, offering fine-tuning capabilities for precise control in electronic circuits.

Length: 19.05 mm

The length of 19.05 mm strikes a balance between compactness and functionality, making the digital potentiometer versatile for various applications.

Temperature Grade: AUTOMOTIVE

The automotive temperature grade ensures the digital potentiometer meets the rigorous requirements of automotive applications, providing reliability under harsh operating conditions.

Technology: CMOS

The CMOS technology used in the digital potentiometer offers low power consumption and high noise immunity, making it suitable for sensitive electronic systems.

Nominal Bandwidth: 0.2 kHz

The nominal bandwidth of 0.2 kHz enables fast signal processing, allowing for quick and accurate adjustments in resistance values.

Terminal Form: THROUGH-HOLE

The through-hole terminal form provides a secure and reliable connection to the PCB, ensuring stable performance in various environmental conditions.

Maximum Supply Current: 1 mA

The low maximum supply current of 1 mA minimizes power consumption, making the digital potentiometer energy-efficient and suitable for battery-powered devices.

Converter Type: DIGITAL POTENTIOMETER

Being a digital potentiometer, this product offers precise and programmable resistance values, allowing for digital control and calibration in electronic circuits.

Nominal Supply Voltage: 5 V

The 5V nominal supply voltage provides stable operation and compatibility with standard power sources, ensuring consistent performance in electronic systems.

Terminal Pitch: 2.54 mm

The 2.54 mm terminal pitch facilitates easy PCB layout and soldering, simplifying the assembly process and enhancing the overall efficiency of the circuit design.

Minimum Resistor Terminal Voltage: 0 V

The 0V minimum resistor terminal voltage allows for zero potential difference between the terminals, ensuring safe and reliable operation of the digital potentiometer.

Technical Specifications

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Converter Specifications

Technology:

CMOS

Sub-Category:

Digital Potentiometers

Nominal Bandwidth:

200 Hz

Resistance Law:

Linear

Nominal Total Resistance:

50 KΩ

Control Interface:

Increment/Decrement

No. of Functions:

1

Maximum Resistance Tolerance:

20 %

Electrical Characteristics

Nominal Supply Voltage:

5 V

Minimum Resistor Terminal Voltage:

0 V

Maximum Resistor Terminal Voltage:

5 V

Maximum Supply Current:

1 mA

Operating Conditions

Minimum Operating Temperature:

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Maximum Operating Temperature:

125 °C (257 °F)

Temperature Grade:

Nominal Temperature Coefficient:

150 ppm/°C

Form Factor

Terminal Form:

Terminal Position:

Dual

No. of Terminals:

14

Terminal Finish:

Matte Tin

Terminal Pitch:

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

No. of Positions:

257

Maximum Seated Height:

0.21 in (5.334 mm)

Width:

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

Length:

0.75 in (19.05 mm)

Packaging

Package Shape:

Package Body Material:

Plastic/Epoxy

Package Style:

In-Line

Package Code:

DIP

Package Equivalence Code:

DIP14,.3

Standards and Codes

Qualified:

No

JESD-30 Code:

R-PDIP-T14

JESD-609 Code:

e3

Trade Compliance

MCP4231-503E/P Converters trade compliance attributes, and parameters.

ECCN

EAR99

ECCN Governance

EAR

HTS

8542.39.00.01

SB

8542.39.00.00

PCN

Manufacturer Highlights

Microchip Technology

Microchip Technology Incorporated is a leading provider of integrated circuit (IC) solutions for the global market. Founded in 1989, the company designs, manufactures, tests and markets state-of-the-art microcontrollers and analog devices for use in a wide array of electronics applications, such as the automotive industry, consumer electronics and industrial automation. Through its world-class production processes and technologies, Microchip Technology has become an innovator of semiconductor solutions that enable customers to maximize their performance while streamlining costs.

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Management team

President and CEO

Ganesh Moorthy

Executive Chair

Steve Sanghi

CFO, Senior VP

J. Eric Bjornholt

Manufacturer fab locations 9

Fab name Location Fab Initiation Wafer Capacity

Fab 5 - Colorado

Fabrication

Fab Initiation

1995

USA

Colorado Springs

Wafer Capacity

70,000

1995

70,000

Santa Clara

Fabrication

Fab Initiation

1990

USA

Santa Clara

Wafer Capacity

1,290

1990

1,290

Lawrence

Fabrication

Fab Initiation

1989

USA

Lawrence

Wafer Capacity

5,000

1989

5,000

Fab 4 - Gresham

Fabrication

Fab Initiation

1988

USA

Gresham

Wafer Capacity

50,000

1988

50,000

Fab 2 - Tempe

Fabrication

Fab Initiation

1994

USA

Tempe

Wafer Capacity

30,000

1994

30,000

Beverly

Fabrication

Fab Initiation

1985

USA

Beverly

Wafer Capacity

2,000

1985

2,000

Lowell

Fabrication

Fab Initiation

1986

USA

Lowell

Wafer Capacity

15,000

1986

15,000

Garden Grove

Fabrication

Fab Initiation

1985

USA

Garden Grove

Wafer Capacity

12,000

1985

12,000

New Fab - Gresham

Fabrication

Fab Initiation

2024

USA

Gresham

Wafer Capacity

2024

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