MCP4342-104E/ST

The MCP4342-104E/ST is a digital potentiometer device from Microchip Technology that is commonly used for data acquisition projects, such as temperature and resistance control, as well as for motion, vibration and sound control. It is a small, low-power, cost-effective digital potentiometer that offers performance, accuracy and ease of use. It is also ideal for application fields such as automotive, industrial and medical.

The MCP4342-104E/ST is a quad, digital potentiometer with a resolution of 10-bits, meaning each wiper position point can be programmed or set to any value between 0 and 1023. This digital potentiometer also has an internal non-volatile memory to store its setting in case of power loss. The MCP4342-104E/ST has two channels and can be operated in three different modes; Potentiometer, Linear Voltage Divider, and Rotation Counter.

The Potentiometer mode allows the user to set the wiper position of the device directly by calculating the resistance of the element. This allows the user to adjust the value of the potentiometer to have a specific output. The Linear Voltage Divider mode divides the voltage between two pins according to the pre-set wiper position. The Rotation Counter mode counts the turns of the wiper, allowing the user to determine the relative angle of the wiper position.

The MCP4342-104E/ST is a simple device that can be easily implemented with just a few lines of code. The device is fully automated and provides a single chip solution that can be used to control a variety of different parameters through different modes. It can be used to adjust the voltage or current of an electrical circuit, or it can be used to control the speed, temperature, or resistance of a motor or other device.

The MCP4342-104E/ST is an ideal choice for the demanding requirements of data acquisition projects. It is easy to use and a cost-efficient solution for any project that requires precise control over a variety of parameters. Data acquisition projects requiring a digital potentiometer should definitely consider the MCP4342-104E/ST.