The AD8402ARZ50-REEL is an integrated circuit (IC) component manufactured by Analog Devices. It is a 50kΩ, dual-channel, nonvolatile digital potentiometer specifically designed for audio applications. This IC offers excellent performance, flexibility, and ease of use with its various key features.
One of the primary features of the AD8402ARZ50-REEL is its nonvolatile memory, which allows it to retain its setting even when power is removed. This feature ensures that the IC retains the desired volume or other signal processing settings, eliminating the need for recalibration at power-up.
The AD8402ARZ50-REEL has dual channels, which means it can be used to control two independent audio paths or perform stereo operations. Each channel of this IC provides a 256-tap resolution, enabling precise volume control or signal attenuation adjustments.
Moreover, this IC offers a wide resistance range of 0Ω to 50kΩ, making it suitable for various audio applications, including preamplifiers, mixers, equalizers, and electronic musical instruments. The wide resistance range allows for fine-tuning audio parameters according to specific requirements.
The AD8402ARZ50-REEL can be controlled digitally using various interfaces, including I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) and SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface), providing versatility and compatibility with different systems