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MAX5394L

Digital Potentiometer

The MAX5394L is a digital potentiometer from Analog Devices. View the full MAX5394L datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

MAX5394L shares its datasheet with MAX5394, whose page lists every part number it covers.

Official MAX5394L datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Manufacturer

Analog Devices

Package

TDFN-8

MAX5394L Key Specifications

ParameterValue
DNL±0.5 LSB max
INL±1.0 LSB max
Taps256
InterfaceSPI (write-only)
-3dB Bandwidth1600kHz (10kΩ)
SCLK Frequency50MHz max (2.6V-5.5V), 25MHz max (1.7V-2.6V)
Supply Current1μA typ (charge pump disabled), 20-25μA typ (charge pump enabled)
Supply Voltage1.7V to 5.5V
Wiper Resistance25Ω typ, 50Ω max (charge pump enabled)
End-To-End Tempco50ppm/°C
Package Dimensions2mm x 2mm
Ratiometric Tempco5ppm/°C
End-To-End Resistance10kΩ (MAX5394L)
Operating Temperature-40°C to +125°C
Terminal Voltage Range0 to 5.25V (charge pump enabled)
End-To-End Resistor Tolerance±25%

MAX5394L Overview

Part: MAX5394 — Maxim Integrated

Type: Single, 256-Tap Volatile, SPI, Low-Voltage Linear Taper Digital Potentiometer

Description: A single, 256-tap volatile digital potentiometer offering 10kΩ, 50kΩ, and 100kΩ end-to-end resistance values, operating from a 1.7V to 5.5V supply with a SPI serial interface and an automotive temperature range of -40°C to +125°C.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 1.7V to 5.5V
  • Operating temperature: -40°C to +125°C
  • H, W, L operating voltage: 0V to 5.25V (charge pump enabled)

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage: +6V
  • Max continuous current into H, W, L: 5mA (MAX5394L)
  • Max junction temperature: +150°C

Key Specs:

  • Resolution: 256 Taps
  • End-to-End Resistance: 10kΩ, 50kΩ, 100kΩ
  • Integral Nonlinearity (INL): ±1.0 LSB (max)
  • Differential Nonlinearity (DNL): ±0.5 LSB (max)
  • End-to-End Resistor Tempco: 50 ppm/°C (typ)
  • Wiper Resistance (R_WL): 25 Ω (typ, charge pump enabled)
  • Supply Current (charge pump disabled): 1 μA (typ)
  • SPI SCLK Frequency (2.6V < VDD < 5.5V): 50 MHz (max)

Features:

  • Single Linear Taper 256-Tap Positions
  • 10kΩ, 50kΩ, and 100kΩ End-to-End Resistance
  • 1.7V to 5.5V Extended Single Supply
  • 0V to 5.25V H, W, L Operating Voltage Independent of VDD
  • 1μA (typ) Supply Current in Low-Power Mode
  • ±1.0 LSB INL, ±0.5 LSB DNL (max) Wiper Accuracy
  • Power-On Sets Wiper to Midscale
  • 50ppm/°C End-to-End Temperature Coefficient
  • SPI-Compatible Serial Interface

Applications:

  • Portable Electronics
  • System Calibration
  • Battery-Powered Systems
  • Automotive Electronics
  • Mechanical Potentiometer Replacement

Package:

  • 8-pin TDFN (2mm x 2mm)

MAX5394L Features

  • S Single Linear Taper 256-Tap Positions
  • S 10k I , 50k I , and 100k I End-to-End Resistance
  • S 1.7V to 5.5V Extended Single Supply
  • S 0 to 5.25V H, W, L Operating Voltage Independent of V DD
  • S 1μA (typ) Supply Current in Low-Power Mode
  • S ±1.0 LSB INL, ±0.5 LSB DNL (max) Wiper Accuracy
  • S Power-On Sets Wiper to Midscale
  • S 50ppm/ N C End-to-End Temperature Coefficient
  • S 5ppm/ N C Ratiometric Temperature Coefficient
  • S -40 N C to +125 N C Operating Temperature Range
  • S 2mm x 2mm, 8-Pin TDFN Package
  • S SPI-Compatible Serial Interface

MAX5394L Pin Configuration

MAX5394L Electrical Characteristics

(V DD = 1.7V to 5.5V, V H = V DD , V L = GND, T A = -40°C to +125°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at V DD = 1.8V, T A = +25°C.) (Note 2)

PARAMETERSYMBOLCONDITIONSCONDITIONSMINTYPMAxuNITS
RESOLuTIONRESOLuTIONRESOLuTIONRESOLuTIONRESOLuTIONRESOLuTIONRESOLuTIONRESOLuTION
256-Tap FamilyN256Tap
DC PERFORMANCE (VOLTAgE-DIVIDER MODE)DC PERFORMANCE (VOLTAgE-DIVIDER MODE)DC PERFORMANCE (VOLTAgE-DIVIDER MODE)DC PERFORMANCE (VOLTAgE-DIVIDER MODE)DC PERFORMANCE (VOLTAgE-DIVIDER MODE)DC PERFORMANCE (VOLTAgE-DIVIDER MODE)DC PERFORMANCE (VOLTAgE-DIVIDER MODE)DC PERFORMANCE (VOLTAgE-DIVIDER MODE)
Integral Nonlinearity (Note 3)INL-1.0+1.0LSB
Differential NonlinearityDNL(Note 3)(Note 3)-0.5+0.5LSB
Ratiometric Resistor Tempco(DV W /V W )/DT, V H = V DD , V L = GND, no load(DV W /V W )/DT, V H = V DD , V L = GND, no load555ppm/°C
Full-Scale Error (Code FFh)Charge pump enabled, 1.7V < V DD < 5.5VCharge pump enabled, 1.7V < V DD < 5.5V-0.5LSB
Full-Scale Error (Code FFh)Charge pump disabled, 2.6V < V DD < 5.5VSMAX5394M MAX5394N-0.5LSB
Full-Scale Error (Code FFh)Charge pump disabled, 2.6V < V DD < 5.5VSMAX5394L-1.0LSB
Zero-Scale Error (Code 00h)Charge pump enabled, 1.7V < V DD < 5.5VCharge pump enabled, 1.7V < V DD < 5.5V+0.5+0.5+0.5LSB
Zero-Scale Error (Code 00h)Charge pump disabled, 2.6V < V DD < 5.5VMAX5394M MAX5394N+0.5LSB
Zero-Scale Error (Code 00h)Charge pump disabled, 2.6V < V DD < 5.5VMAX5394L+1.0LSB
DC PERFORMANCE (VARIABLE RESISTOR MODE)DC PERFORMANCE (VARIABLE RESISTOR MODE)DC PERFORMANCE (VARIABLE RESISTOR MODE)DC PERFORMANCE (VARIABLE RESISTOR MODE)DC PERFORMANCE (VARIABLE RESISTOR MODE)DC PERFORMANCE (VARIABLE RESISTOR MODE)DC PERFORMANCE (VARIABLE RESISTOR MODE)DC PERFORMANCE (VARIABLE RESISTOR MODE)
Integral Nonlinearity (Note 4)R-INLCharge pump enabled, 1.7V < V DD < 5.5VCharge pump enabled, 1.7V < V DD < 5.5V-1.0+1.0LSB
Integral Nonlinearity (Note 4)R-INLCharge pump disabled, 2.6V < V DD < 5.5VMAX5394M MAX5394N-1.0+1.0LSB
Integral Nonlinearity (Note 4)R-INLCharge pump disabled, 2.6V < V DD < 5.5VMAX5394L-1.5+1.5LSB

MAX5394L Absolute Maximum Ratings

(All voltages referenced to GND.)

V DD .........................................................................-0.3V to +6V

H, W, L (charge pump enabled) .........................-0.3V to +5.5V

H, W, L (charge pump disabled) ................ -0.3V to the lower of

(V DD + 0.3V) or +6V

All Other Pins .........................................................-0.3V to +6V

Continuous Current into H, W, and L

MAX5394L .........................................................................5mA

MAX5394M ........................................................................2mA

MAX5394N ........................................................................1mA

Maximum Current into Any Input .......................................50mA

Continuous Power Dissipation (T A = +70 N C)

TDFN (derate 11.9mW/

N

C above +70

N

C) .................953.5mW

Operating Temperature Range ....................... -40

N

C to +125

N

C

Storage Temperature Range ........................... -65

N

C to + 150

N

C

Junction Temperature .....................................................+150

N

C

Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .............................. + 300

N

C

Soldering Temperature (reflow) .....................................+260

N

C

Stresses beyond those listed under 'Absolute Maximum Ratings' may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.

MAX5394L Thermal Information

TDFN

Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance ( q JA ) .......83.9°C/W Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance ( q JC ) ............37.0°C/W

Note 1: Package thermal resistances were obtained using the method described in JEDEC specification JESD51-7, using a four-layer board. For detailed information on package thermal considerations, refer to www.maximintegrated.com/thermal-tutorial .

MAX5394L Package Information

For the latest package outline information and land patterns (footprints), go to www.maximintegrated.com/packages . Note that a '+', '#', or '-' in the package code indicates RoHS status only. Package drawings may show a different suffix character, but the drawing pertains to the package regardless of RoHS status.

PACkAgE TYPEPACkAgE CODEOuTLINE NO.LAND PATTERN NO.
8 TDFN-EPT822+221-016890-0065

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
MAX5394Analog DevicesTDFN-8 2x2mm
MAX5394LATAAnalog DevicesTDFN-8 2x2mm
MAX5394LATA+TAnalog Devices8 TDFN-EP
MAX5394MAnalog DevicesTDFN-8 2x2mm
MAX5394MATAAnalog DevicesTDFN-8 2x2mm
MAX5394NAnalog DevicesTDFN-8
MAX5394NATAAnalog DevicesTDFN-8 2x2mm

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