Overview
The AD5160BRJ100-R2, produced by Analog Devices Inc., is a 256-position SPI-compatible digital potentiometer. This device offers a compact solution in a 2.9 mm × 3 mm SOT-23-8 package, making it ideal for applications requiring precise digital adjustment. It functions similarly to mechanical potentiometers or variable resistors but with the advantages of solid-state reliability and enhanced resolution. The AD5160 is designed for a wide range of applications, including those requiring low power consumption and high precision.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Positions | 256 | |
| End-to-End Resistance | 10 kΩ, 50 kΩ, 100 kΩ | Ω |
| Package Type | SOT-23-8 | |
| Package Dimensions | 2.9 mm × 3 mm | mm |
| Interface | SPI-compatible | |
| Power Supply | 2.7 V to 5.5 V | V |
| Current Consumption | < 5 μA | μA |
| Operating Temperature | –40°C to +125°C | °C |
| Temperature Coefficient | 45 ppm/°C | ppm/°C |
| Resistor Differential Nonlinearity (R-DNL) | ±1 LSB | LSB |
| Resistor Integral Nonlinearity (R-INL) | ±2 LSB | LSB |
Key Features
- 256-position digital potentiometer with SPI-compatible interface.
- Compact SOT-23-8 package for space-saving designs.
- Single supply operation from 2.7 V to 5.5 V.
- Low power consumption, typically less than 5 μA.
- Wide operating temperature range: –40°C to +125°C.
- Low temperature coefficient of 45 ppm/°C.
- Power-on preset to midscale.
- Enhanced resolution and solid-state reliability compared to mechanical potentiometers.
Applications
- Portable battery-operated devices due to low power consumption.
- Audio and video equipment requiring precise volume or gain control.
- Industrial control systems for calibration and adjustment.
- Medical devices needing precise resistance settings.
- Automotive systems for various control and adjustment functions.
Q & A
- What is the AD5160BRJ100-R2 used for?
The AD5160BRJ100-R2 is a digital potentiometer used for precise digital adjustment in various applications, similar to mechanical potentiometers but with solid-state reliability and enhanced resolution.
- What are the available end-to-end resistance values for the AD5160?
The AD5160 is available with end-to-end resistances of 10 kΩ, 50 kΩ, and 100 kΩ.
- What is the package type and dimensions of the AD5160BRJ100-R2?
The AD5160BRJ100-R2 comes in a SOT-23-8 package with dimensions of 2.9 mm × 3 mm.
- What is the operating voltage range of the AD5160?
The AD5160 operates from a single supply voltage of 2.7 V to 5.5 V.
- How much current does the AD5160 typically consume?
The AD5160 typically consumes less than 5 μA.
- What is the operating temperature range of the AD5160?
The AD5160 operates over a temperature range of –40°C to +125°C.
- What is the temperature coefficient of the AD5160?
The temperature coefficient of the AD5160 is 45 ppm/°C.
- Does the AD5160 have any power-on preset feature?
- What interface does the AD5160 use for communication?
The AD5160 uses an SPI-compatible interface for communication.
- Is the AD5160 suitable for portable battery-operated devices?
