Overview
The AD7376ARUZ50-REEL7, produced by Analog Devices Inc., is a high-performance digital potentiometer that offers advanced features and reliability. This device is part of the AD7376 series, known for its high voltage operation and programmable resistance. It serves as a digital alternative to mechanical potentiometers, variable resistors, and trimmers, providing enhanced resolution, solid-state reliability, and programmability. The AD7376 is particularly useful in applications requiring dynamic control and layout flexibility.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Positions | 128 | - |
| Resistance Options | 10 kΩ, 50 kΩ, 100 kΩ | - |
| Single-Supply Voltage Range | 4.5 V to 30 V | V |
| Dual-Supply Voltage Range | ±4.5 V to ±15 V | V |
| Serial Interface | 3-wire SPI-compatible | - |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.006% typical | % |
| Power Shutdown Current | < 1 μA | μA |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C | °C |
| Package Options | 14-lead TSSOP, 16-lead wide body SOIC | - |
Key Features
- High voltage operation: 20 V to 30 V single-supply and ±10 V to ±15 V dual-supply.
- 128-position digital potentiometer with 10 kΩ, 50 kΩ, and 100 kΩ resistance options.
- 3-wire SPI-compatible serial interface for easy programming.
- Low total harmonic distortion (THD) of 0.006% typical.
- Programmable preset and power shutdown with less than 1 μA current.
- Sleep-mode programmability in shutdown, providing an alternative to EEPROM solutions.
- iCMOS™ process technology for enhanced performance and reliability.
Applications
- High voltage DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter).
- Programmable power supply.
- Programmable gain and offset adjustment.
- Programmable filters and delays.
- Actuator control.
- Audio volume control.
- Mechanical potentiometer replacement.
Q & A
- What is the AD7376ARUZ50-REEL7 used for?
The AD7376ARUZ50-REEL7 is a high-performance digital potentiometer used as a programmable resistor or resistor divider, replacing mechanical potentiometers, variable resistors, and trimmers.
- What are the resistance options available for the AD7376?
The AD7376 is available in 10 kΩ, 50 kΩ, and 100 kΩ resistance options.
- What is the operating voltage range of the AD7376?
The AD7376 operates from 4.5 V to 30 V in single-supply mode and from ±4.5 V to ±15 V in dual-supply mode.
- What type of serial interface does the AD7376 use?
The AD7376 uses a 3-wire SPI-compatible serial interface.
- What is the typical total harmonic distortion (THD) of the AD7376?
The typical THD of the AD7376 is 0.006%.
- How much current does the AD7376 consume in power shutdown mode?
The AD7376 consumes less than 1 μA in power shutdown mode.
- What is the operating temperature range of the AD7376?
The AD7376 operates over the -40°C to +85°C temperature range.
- In what packages is the AD7376 available?
The AD7376 is available in 14-lead TSSOP and 16-lead wide body SOIC packages.
- What technology is used in the AD7376?
The AD7376 uses iCMOS™ process technology.
- Can the AD7376 be programmed in shutdown mode?
Yes, the AD7376 features sleep-mode programmability in shutdown, allowing preset programming before device activation.
