Overview
The AD5241BRU10-REEL7 is a digitally controlled variable resistor (VR) device produced by Analog Devices Inc. This component is part of the AD5241/AD5242 series, which offers single- or dual-channel, 256-position digital potentiometers. These devices are designed to perform the same electronic adjustment functions as traditional potentiometers, trimmers, or variable resistors. The AD5241BRU10-REEL7 is specifically configured in a 14-lead TSSOP package and is suitable for a wide range of applications requiring precise digital control over resistance values.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 8 Bits | |
| Number of Positions | 256 | |
| Resistor Value | 10 kΩ | Ω |
| Temperature Range | −40°C to +105°C | °C |
| Supply Voltage | 2.7 V to 5.5 V (Single-Supply), ±2.7 V (Dual-Supply) | V |
| Interface | I2C-Compatible with Readback Capability | |
| Resistance Temperature Coefficient | 30 ppm/°C | ppm/°C |
| Package Type | 14-Lead TSSOP | |
| Power Dissipation | 0.5 to 250 µW | µW |
Key Features
- 256-position digitally controlled variable resistor
- Internal power-on midscale preset
- I2C-compatible interface with readback capability
- Extra programmable logic outputs
- Self-contained shutdown feature
- Low temperature coefficient: 30 ppm/°C
- Single-supply operation from 2.7 V to 5.5 V or dual-supply operation from ±2.7 V
- Extended temperature range: −40°C to +105°C
Applications
- Multimedia, video, and audio systems
- Communications equipment
- Mechanical potentiometer replacement
- Instrumentation: gain and offset adjustment
- Programmable voltage-to-current conversion
- Line impedance matching
Q & A
- What is the resolution of the AD5241BRU10-REEL7? The resolution is 8 bits, providing 256 positions.
- What are the available resistor values for the AD5241 series? The AD5241 series offers resistor values of 10 kΩ, 100 kΩ, and 1 MΩ.
- What is the operating temperature range of the AD5241BRU10-REEL7? The operating temperature range is −40°C to +105°C.
- What type of interface does the AD5241BRU10-REEL7 use? It uses an I2C-compatible interface with readback capability.
- What is the power-on default state of the wiper in the AD5241BRU10-REEL7? The wiper is set to midscale during power-on.
- How does the shutdown feature work on the AD5241BRU10-REEL7? The shutdown feature connects the wiper to Terminal B and opens the circuit at Terminal A, reducing power consumption to near zero.
- What are some common applications for the AD5241BRU10-REEL7? Common applications include multimedia, video, and audio systems, communications equipment, mechanical potentiometer replacement, and instrumentation.
- What is the package type of the AD5241BRU10-REEL7? The package type is a 14-lead TSSOP.
- What is the resistance temperature coefficient of the AD5241BRU10-REEL7? The resistance temperature coefficient is 30 ppm/°C.
- Can the AD5241BRU10-REEL7 be used in dual-supply configurations? Yes, it can operate in dual-supply configurations from ±2.7 V.
