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AD5161BRMZ50

Digital Potentiometer

The AD5161BRMZ50 is a digital potentiometer from Analog Devices. View the full AD5161BRMZ50 datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics.

Official AD5161BRMZ50 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Manufacturer

Analog Devices

Category

Digital Potentiometer

Package

10-TFSOP, 10-MSOP (0.118", 3.00mm Width)

Lifecycle

Active

AD5161BRMZ50 Key Specifications

ParameterValue
ConfigurationPotentiometer
DigiKey ProgrammableNot Verified
FeaturesCascade Pin, Selectable Address
InterfaceI2C, SPI
Memory TypeVolatile
Mounting TypeSurface Mount
Number of Circuits1
Number of Taps256
Operating Temperature-40°C ~ 125°C
Package / Case10-TFSOP, 10-MSOP (0.118", 3.00mm Width)
PackagingTube
Resistance - Wiper (Ohms) (Typ)50
Resistance (Ohms)50k
Standard Pack Qty50
Supplier Device Package10-MSOP
TaperLinear
Temperature Coefficient (Typ)45ppm/°C
Tolerance±30%
Supply Voltage2.7V ~ 5.5V

AD5161BRMZ50 Overview

Part: AD5161BRMZ50 — Analog Devices (AD5161, 50 kΩ version)

Type: 256-Position SPI/I²C Selectable Digital Potentiometer

Description: 256-position digital potentiometer with 5 kΩ/10 kΩ/50 kΩ/100 kΩ end-to-end resistance options, pin-selectable SPI/I²C interface, 2.7–5.5 V single supply and 8 μA max supply current in a MSOP-10 package.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 2.7–5.5 V
  • Operating temperature: -40 to +125 °C
  • Resistor terminal voltage range (A, B, W): GND to VDD
  • Max SPI clock: 25 MHz; max I²C SCL: 400 kHz

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • VDD to GND: -0.3 V to +7 V
  • VA, VB, VW to GND: VDD
  • Max terminal current (IMAX): ±20 mA
  • Digital inputs and output voltage to GND: 0 V to +7 V
  • Max junction temperature: 150 °C
  • Storage temperature: -65 to +150 °C
  • Lead temperature (soldering, 10 s): 300 °C

Key Specs:

  • Resolution: 8 bits (256 positions)
  • Nominal resistor tolerance: ±30 % max (TA = 25 °C)
  • Resistance temperature coefficient: 45 ppm/°C typ
  • Wiper resistance: 50 Ω typ, 120 Ω max
  • 10/50/100 kΩ versions: INL ±1 LSB max, DNL ±1 LSB max (potentiometer mode); R-INL ±2 LSB max, R-DNL ±1 LSB max (rheostat mode)
  • Supply current: 3 μA typ, 8 μA max (VIH = 5 V or VIL = 0 V); shutdown current 0.01 μA typ, 1 μA max (VDD = 5.5 V)
  • Bandwidth -3 dB (RAB = 10/50/100 kΩ, code 0x80): 600/100/40 kHz typ
  • Resistor noise density: 9 nV/√Hz typ (RWB = 5 kΩ)
  • Voltage divider temperature coefficient: 15 ppm/°C typ (code 0x80)

Features:

  • 256 positions
  • End-to-end resistance options of 5 kΩ, 10 kΩ, 50 kΩ, 100 kΩ
  • Pin-selectable SPI/I²C compatible interface
  • Extra package address decode pin AD0 (up to two devices on an I²C bus)
  • Full read/write of wiper register
  • Power-on preset to midscale
  • SDO output allows daisy-chaining of multiple devices in SPI mode
  • I²C command bits for midscale reset and shutdown
  • Evaluation board available

Applications:

  • Mechanical potentiometer replacement in new designs
  • Transducer adjustment of pressure, temperature, position, chemical and optical sensors
  • RF amplifier biasing
  • Gain control and offset adjustment

Package:

  • 10-lead MSOP (3 mm × 4.9 mm), θJA 200 °C/W

AD5161BRMZ50 Features

256-position

End-to-end resistance 5 kΩ, 10 kΩ, 50 kΩ, 100 kΩ Compact MSOP-10 (3 mm × 4.9 mm) package Pin selectable SPI/I 2 C compatible interface Extra package address decode pin AD0 Full read/write of wiper register Power-on preset to midscale Single supply 2.7 V to 5.5 V Low temperature coefficient 45 ppm/°C Low power, IDD = 8 μA Wide operating temperature -40°C to +125°C

SDO output allows multiple device daisy-chaining Evaluation board available

AD5161BRMZ50 Applications

Mechanical potentiometer replacement in new designs Transducer adjustment of pressure, temperature, position, chemical, and optical sensors RF amplifier biasing Gain control and offset adjustment

AD5161BRMZ50 Pin Configuration

AD5161BRMZ50 Electrical Characteristics

VDD = 5 V ± 10%, or 3 V ± 10%; VA = +VDD; VB = 0 V; -40°C < TA < +125°C; unless otherwise noted.

Variants on the same datasheet

These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.

Part NumberManufacturerPackage
AD5161Analog DevicesMSOP-10
AD5161BRM10Analog DevicesMSOP-10
AD5161BRM10-RL7Analog DevicesMSOP-10
AD5161BRM50Analog DevicesMSOP-10
AD5161BRM50-RL7Analog DevicesMSOP-10
AD5161BRMZ5Analog Devices10-TFSOP, 10-MSOP (0.118", 3.00mm Width)
AD5161BRMZ5-RL7Analog Devices10-TFSOP, 10-MSOP (0.118", 3.00mm Width)
AD5161SAnalog DevicesMSOP-10

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