MCP4252-104E/UN

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The MCP4252-104E/UN Digital Potentiometer is a 8-bit resolution adjustable resistor developed by Microchip. It is an adjustable linear taper device that provides a simple yet efficient method of controlling and adjusting the resistance between two terminals. It is a 6-pin device that is designed for instrumentation and automation applications.

The MCP4252-104E/UN is part of the Data Acquisition System category that requires low power consumption and high accuracy. The device features a highly efficient control bus allowing for smooth adjustments of the resistance level. The device also has a wide range of addressable points for easy wiring.

The major application area for the MCP4252-104E/UN Digital Potentiometer is in system instruments such as digital volume controls, micro-processing systems, and switching power supplies. Additionally, the device is often used in embedded systems, measurement systems, and test equipment. The device provides a programmable 10kΩ terminal resistance and is suitable for many applications.

The MCP4252-104E/UN is a potentiometer, which is a three-terminal variable resistor. Its variable resistance is adjusted by a source of electrical charge that is applied to the terminals. The variable resistance is calculated depending on the magnitude of the applied electrical charge. The device comes with a built-in logic interface that is used to set and control the external voltage applied to the potentiometer.

The working principle of the MCP4252-104E/UN Digital Potentiometer is that it measures the difference between the voltage applied to the terminals. The device uses this information to calculate the resistance and provides the result in either an 8-bit or 10-bit register. The user can then access this result by means of I2C or SPI data transfers. The user can also select either a linear or logarithmic taper using the control bus.

In summary, the MCP4252-104E/UN is a reliable Digital Potentiometer that is ideal for low power applications, measurement systems, embedded systems, and test equipment. The device offers a wide range of addressable points that allow for efficient wiring. Furthermore, the device can be programmed to provide either linear or logarithmic taper results. The built-in control bus and wide range of addressable points make it a great choice for applications requiring precise resistance readings.

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