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| Category | Digital Potentiometers ICs | Digital Potentiometers ICs |
| Manufacturer | Renesas Electronics America Inc | ON Semiconductor |
| Description | PB-FREE, SINGLE 256 TAP I2C, 50K | IC POT DIG 50K 32TAP 8TSSOP |
| Package | Tape & Reel (TR) | Tape & Reel (TR) |
| Series | XDCP™ | - |
| Features | - | - |
| Interface | I²C | - |
| Voltage - Supply | 2.7V ~ 5.5V | 2.5V ~ 6V |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 105°C | -40°C ~ 85°C |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount |
| Package / Case | 8-WDFN Exposed Pad | 8-TSSOP (0.173\", 4.40mm Width) |
| Supplier Device Package | 8-TDFN (3x3) | 8-TSSOP |
| Tolerance | ±20% | - |
| Number of Circuits | 1 | 1 |
| Configuration | Potentiometer | - |
| Memory Type | Non-Volatile | Volatile |
| Taper | Linear | - |
| Number of Taps | 256 | 32 |
| Resistance (Ohms) | 50k | 50k |
| Temperature Coefficient (Typ) | ±45ppm/°C | 50ppm/°C |
| Resistance - Wiper (Ohms) (Typ) | 70 | - |
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1. What is the difference between IC and digital IC?
The main difference between IC and digital IC is that they process different types of signals. IC processes continuously changing analog signals, while digital IC processes discrete digital signals.
Specifically, IC (integrated circuit) is a microelectronic device or component that uses a certain process to interconnect transistors, resistors, capacitors and other components and wiring, and is made on a small piece of semiconductor wafer, and then packaged to form a circuit with specific functions. Integrated circuits have the advantages of small size, light weight, long life and high reliability.
Digital IC specializes in processing digital signals, which are discrete in time and amplitude. The design focus of digital IC is on the optimization of logical relationships and system architecture, pursuing the smallest line width, lowest power consumption and fastest transmission speed. Examples of digital ICs include CPUs, microprocessors, microcontrollers, etc., which are widely used in computers and other digital systems. -
2. What is the difference between potentiometers and digital potentiometers?
The main difference between potentiometers and digital potentiometers is their working principle, structure and application scenarios.
Potentiometer is a traditional electronic component that adjusts the resistance value mechanically. Potentiometers usually consist of a resistor and a movable brush. When the brush moves on the resistor, the resistance value can be changed, thereby adjusting the current or voltage in the circuit. The structure of the potentiometer is relatively simple. It mainly consists of a resistor and a rotating or sliding system. The resistance value is changed by manually adjusting the shaft or slider.
Digital potentiometer is a programmable electronic component that controls the resistance value through digital signals. It consists of a register unit and a digital isolator. The digital isolator can be a matrix, tree or serial type. Digital potentiometers do not require mechanical contacts and control the resistance value through a microprocessor and digital signals. They have high precision and flexibility. Digital potentiometers are more accurate and reliable when adjusting circuit parameters and are not easily affected by wear or environment. -
3. How to use digital potentiometers?
Digital potentiometers are a new type of CMOS digital and analog mixed signal processing integrated circuit that replaces traditional mechanical potentiometers. It is controlled by digital inputs, produces an analog output, and has precise resistance adjustment functions.
The basic components of digital potentiometers include voltage dividers and controllers. The voltage divider consists of a series of resistor elements that divide the input voltage according to a certain ratio; the controller is responsible for reading the control signal and opening or closing the corresponding switch according to the high or low signal, thereby changing the size of the total resistance.
When using a digital potentiometer, you first need to make a hardware connection. For example, connect the encoding mode of the EC11 digital potentiometer to a specific pin of the timer. Then, the mode of the encoder is controlled by software to adjust the digital potentiometer. The specific operations include entering the potentiometer mode, adjusting the value, and saving the setting. -
4. What is the principle of the digital potentiometer?
A digital potentiometer is a potentiometer that uses digital signals to control the resistance value. It switches between different resistance values through the input digital signal to adjust the circuit parameters. The digital potentiometer mainly consists of a voltage divider and a controller. The voltage divider consists of a series of resistor elements. The controller is responsible for reading the control signal and opening or closing the corresponding switch according to the high or low signal, thereby changing the size of the total resistance.
The working principle of the digital potentiometer is based on the resistor ladder structure. The internal resistor ladder structure is adopted. Each resistor element on the ladder is equipped with a switch to control whether the resistor is connected to the circuit. When the controller receives a binary signal, it will choose to open or close the corresponding switch according to the value of the signal. For example, when a certain bit in the binary signal is 1, the corresponding switch is opened and the resistor element is connected to the circuit; if the bit is 0, the switch is closed and the resistor element is disconnected. Through the combination of multiple binary signals, the total resistance value in the circuit can be accurately adjusted.
Digital potentiometers have many advantages, such as high accuracy and stability, and are insensitive to dust, dirt and moisture, which makes them more reliable than traditional mechanical potentiometers in many applications. In addition, digital potentiometers are available in two types: volatile and non-volatile, suitable for different application scenarios.
