AD5246BKSZ50-RL7

Product Overview

Category

The AD5246BKSZ50-RL7 belongs to the category of digital potentiometers.

Use

It is primarily used for electronic circuitry and systems that require adjustable resistance values.

Characteristics

• Digital control interface
• Non-volatile memory
• Low power consumption
• Wide operating voltage range

Package

The AD5246BKSZ50-RL7 comes in a small outline package (SOIC) with 8 pins.

Essence

This product serves as a replacement for traditional mechanical potentiometers, offering greater precision and flexibility in adjusting resistance values.

Packaging/Quantity

The AD5246BKSZ50-RL7 is typically packaged in reels or tubes, with a quantity of 2500 units per reel/tube.

Specifications

• Resolution: 10-bit
• Number of Channels: 1
• Operating Voltage Range: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C
• Interface: I2C-compatible

Detailed Pin Configuration

The AD5246BKSZ50-RL7 has the following pin configuration:

1. VDD: Power supply voltage
2. SDA: Serial data input/output
3. SCL: Serial clock input
4. A0: Address selection bit
5. GND: Ground
6. WP: Write protect
7. VSS: Negative power supply
8. RH: Terminal for the rheostat terminal

Functional Features

• Digital control allows precise adjustment of resistance values.
• Non-volatile memory retains settings even when power is disconnected.
• Low power consumption makes it suitable for battery-powered devices.
• Wide operating voltage range enables compatibility with various systems.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Greater precision compared to mechanical potentiometers.
• Flexibility in adjusting resistance values.
• Non-volatile memory ensures settings are retained.
• Low power consumption extends battery life.

Disadvantages

• Limited to a single channel.
• Requires an I2C-compatible interface for control.

Working Principles

The AD5246BKSZ50-RL7 utilizes digital potentiometer technology to adjust resistance values. It consists of a series of resistive elements connected in a ladder configuration. The digital control interface allows the user to select specific resistance values by sending commands through the I2C bus. The non-volatile memory ensures that the selected resistance values are retained even when power is disconnected.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The AD5246BKSZ50-RL7 finds applications in various electronic systems, including:

1. Audio equipment: Allows precise volume control and tone adjustment.
2. Industrial automation: Enables fine-tuning of process parameters.
3. Test and measurement instruments: Provides adjustable calibration and signal conditioning.
4. Automotive electronics: Facilitates control of various functions such as lighting and motor speed.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. AD5245: 10-bit digital potentiometer with dual channels.
2. AD5260: 12-bit digital potentiometer with single channel.
3. MCP401X: 8-bit digital potentiometer with multiple package options.

These alternative models offer different resolutions, channel configurations, and package options to suit specific application requirements.

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