Microchip Technology MCP4452-502E/ST

MCP4452-502E/ST Overview
Microchip Technology is a well-known brand in the electronics industry, known for its high-quality and innovative products. One of its popular offerings is the Data Acquisition - Digital Potentiometers chip, which falls under the Data Acquisition - Digital Potentiometers category. This chip is designed to accurately and efficiently measure and control electrical signals in various electronic devices. It is widely used in a range of applications, including audio equipment, industrial control systems, and medical devices. The Microchip Technology Data Acquisition - Digital Potentiometers chip is designed for surface mount installation, making it suitable for use in compact and space-constrained devices. It comes packaged in a tube, providing protection and easy handling during transportation and storage. The chip has a tolerance of ±20%, ensuring precise and reliable measurements. This part is currently in active production, indicating its popularity and demand in the market. It has 14 terminations, allowing for easy and secure connections to other components in the circuit. The chip also has 256 positions, providing a wide range of resistance values for more precise control over the electrical signals. The terminal finish of this chip is matte tin (Sn) - annealed, which offers excellent conductivity and corrosion resistance. The terminal pitch, which refers to the distance between each terminal, is 0.635mm, allowing for compact and efficient circuit design. The configuration of this chip is rheostat, meaning it can be used as a variable resistor to adjust the resistance in a circuit. Finally, the Microchip Technology Data Acquisition - Digital Potentiometers chip is a digital potentiometer, meaning it uses digital signals to control and adjust the resistance. This allows for more precise and accurate adjustments compared to traditional analog potentiometers. Overall, this chip offers a reliable and efficient solution for data acquisition and control in various electronic devices, making it a popular choice among engineers and manufacturers.

MCP4452-502E/ST Features
Available in 14-TSSOP (0.173, 4.40mm Width) package
4 Circuits
Mounting Type: Surface Mount
Operate temperature at the range of -40°C~125°C
14 pins

MCP4452-502E/ST Applications
There are a lot of Microchip Technology MCP4452-502E/ST Digital Potentiometers applications.

Audio level control
Gas detection circuit
Voltage control
Contrast control of monitors
Industrial control
Bias adjustment circuits
Audio Volume control
Voltage resistance conversion
Household appliances
Sensor auto referencing circuits