The MCP4562-103E/MS is an IC component produced by Microchip Technology Inc. It is a digital potentiometer that offers a wide range of features and high performance. The following is an overview of the key features and characteristics of this IC component:
1. Digital potentiometer: The MCP4562-103E/MS is a 10 kΩ 256-position digital potentiometer that can be used as a variable resistor in electronic circuits. It consists of a resistive ladder and a wiper that controls the resistance value.
2. SPI interface: This IC component utilizes a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) for communication with the microcontroller or other digital circuitry. The SPI interface allows for easy and flexible control of the potentiometer's resistance value.
3. Wide power supply voltage range: The MCP4562-103E/MS operates over a wide power supply range from 2.7V to 5.5V. This wide voltage range makes it compatible with various power supply systems and allows for versatile applications.
4. Low wiper resistance: It has a low typical wiper resistance of only 120 Ω, ensuring minimal signal distortion and accurate resistance settings.
5. Temperature coefficient: The MCP4562-103E/MS offers a low typical temperature coefficient of ±50 ppm/°C. This characteristic ensures that the resistance value remains stable and reliable across temperature variations