The MAX5400EKA+T is an IC (integrated circuit) component manufactured by Maxim Integrated. It belongs to the MAX5400 series and is specifically designed as a digital potentiometer or rheostat. This versatile component offers various features essential for applications where precise resistance adjustment is required. Here, we will provide an overview of the MAX5400EKA+T and highlight its key features.
The MAX5400EKA+T is a 256-tap, non-volatile digital potentiometer that can replace mechanical potentiometers to provide a more accurate and reliable solution. It consists of a resistor array, a wiper switch, and control logic. The resistor array is composed of 256 resistive elements and is structured to form a logarithmic taper. The wiper switch connects or disconnects the resistor elements to set the resistance value.
One of the most prominent features of the MAX5400EKA+T is its non-volatile memory capability, which allows the IC to retain its resistance settings even when the power is turned off. This feature is particularly useful in applications requiring consistent resistance values across power cycles or for saving resistance configurations during power loss.
The component offers a wide resistance range that can be adjusted digitally in 256 steps. The resistance value can range from 9
