AD5204BRZ10-REEL

Product Overview

Category

The AD5204BRZ10-REEL belongs to the category of digital potentiometers.

Use

It is commonly used in electronic circuits for controlling resistance and adjusting signal levels.

Characteristics

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

Package

The AD5204BRZ10-REEL comes in a small outline integrated circuit (SOIC) package.

Essence

This product serves as a replacement for traditional mechanical potentiometers, offering precise and reliable resistance adjustment.

Packaging/Quantity

The AD5204BRZ10-REEL is typically packaged in reels containing a quantity of 250 units.

Specifications

• Resolution: 8 bits
• Number of channels: 4
• Resistance range: 0 to 10 kΩ
• Operating temperature range: -40°C to +125°C
• Supply voltage range: 2.7V to 5.5V

Detailed Pin Configuration

1. VDD: Power supply input
2. A1: Channel 1 terminal A
3. W1: Channel 1 wiper terminal
4. B1: Channel 1 terminal B
5. A2: Channel 2 terminal A
6. W2: Channel 2 wiper terminal
7. B2: Channel 2 terminal B
8. A3: Channel 3 terminal A
9. W3: Channel 3 wiper terminal
10. B3: Channel 3 terminal B
11. A4: Channel 4 terminal A
12. W4: Channel 4 wiper terminal
13. B4: Channel 4 terminal B
14. GND: Ground reference

Functional Features

• Digital control interface allows for easy integration with microcontrollers and digital systems.
• Non-volatile memory retains the wiper position even when power is disconnected.
• Low power consumption makes it suitable for battery-powered applications.
• Wide operating voltage range enables compatibility with various power supply configurations.

Advantages

• Precise and repeatable resistance adjustment.
• Compact size and surface-mount package facilitate space-constrained designs.
• Eliminates mechanical wear and contact noise associated with traditional potentiometers.
• Offers greater reliability and longevity compared to mechanical counterparts.

Disadvantages

• Limited resolution compared to higher-bit digital potentiometers.
• Higher cost compared to mechanical potentiometers.
• Susceptible to electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage if not handled properly.

Working Principles

The AD5204BRZ10-REEL utilizes a combination of resistive elements and electronic switches to create a digitally controlled variable resistor. The digital control interface communicates with an external controller, allowing precise adjustment of the resistance value. The non-volatile memory ensures that the wiper position is retained even when power is disconnected.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The AD5204BRZ10-REEL finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Audio equipment: Volume control, tone adjustment, and equalization circuits.
2. Instrumentation: Calibration and signal conditioning circuits.
3. Industrial automation: Process control and feedback systems.
4. Automotive electronics: Climate control, lighting, and motor control systems.
5. Communication systems: Signal level adjustment and impedance matching circuits.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. AD5206BRZ10-REEL: 6-channel digital potentiometer with similar specifications.
2. MCP41010-I/P: 10 kΩ single-channel digital potentiometer with SPI interface.
3. MAX5486EUD+: 10 kΩ quad-channel digital potentiometer with I2C interface.

(Note: This is not an exhaustive list and other alternative models may exist.)

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