DS1848B-C10+

Data Acquisition – Digital Potentiometers

The DS1848B-C10+ is a digitally adjustable potentiometer manufactured by Maxim Integrated. It is a 10k-ohm device with a 10-bit digital resolution, which makes it ideal for applications involving precise control of analog signals. This device is commonly used in the semiconductor industry, medical and industrial instrumentation, power supplies, audio, and other data acquisition or signal conditioning applications.

The DS1848B-C10+ provides an adjustable analog voltage via a digital interface. The device allows users to program and store up to 16 curves, each with a resolution of 10 bits, as well as one-shot and ramp functions. This is particularly useful for applications requiring precision control of analog values.

This device works by providing a wiper current that is proportional to a 10-bit digital value. This digital value is determined by a set of input registers that can be programmed via a SPI, I2C, or SMBus interface. The DS1848B-C10+ also features a temperature-compensated output, open-circuit failsafe, and selectable power, making it ideal for any application that requires precise control of an analog signal.

The DS1848B-C10+ is easy to implement, with a single output pin and two control pins that can be driven directly from a microcontroller or other digital logic. The device’s compact size, versatile feature set, and low cost make it a great choice for many data acquisition and signal conditioning applications.

In summary, the DS1848B-C10+ is a digitally adjustable potentiometer with a 10-bit resolution and several unique features. It is ideally suited to applications that require precise control of analog signals, such as those in semiconductor, medical, industrial, and audio fields. The device’s ease of implementation, low cost, and compact size make it an ideal choice for data acquisition and signal conditioning.