Dual 256-Position I2C Compatible
Digital Potentiometer
AD5243/AD5248
FEATURES
2-channel, 256-position
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAMS
A1
W1
B1
A2
W2
B2
End-to-end resistance: 2.5 kΩ, 10 kΩ, 50 kΩ, and 100 kΩ
Compact MSOP-10 (3 mm × 4.9 mm) package
Fast settling time: tS = 5 µs typ on power-up
Full read/write of wiper register
Power-on preset to midscale
V
DD
WIPER
REGISTER 1
WIPER
REGISTER 2
Extra package address decode pins AD0 and AD1 (AD5248
only)
GND
Computer software replaces µC in factory programming
applications
Single supply: 2.7 V to 5.5 V
AD5243
SDA
SCL
PC INTERFACE
Low temperature coefficient: 35 ppm/°C
Low power: IDD = 6 µA max
Figure 1. AD5243
Wide operating temperature: −40°C to +125°C
Evaluation board available
W1
B1
W2
B2
APPLICATIONS
Systems calibrations
V
DD
RDAC
REGISTER 1
RDAC
REGISTER 2
Electronics level settings
Mechanical Trimmers® replacement in new designs
Permanent factory PCB setting
GND
Transducer adjustment of pressure, temperature, position,
chemical, and optical sensors
AD0
AD1
ADDRESS
DECODE
AD5248
8
RF amplifier biasing
Automotive electronics adjustment
Gain control and offset adjustment
SDA
SCL
SERIAL INPUT
REGISTER
Figure 2. AD5248
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD5243 and AD5248 provide a compact 3 mm × 4.9 mm
packaged solution for dual 256-position adjustment applica-
tions. These devices perform the same electronic adjustment
function as a 3-terminal mechanical potentiometer (AD5243)
or a 2-terminal variable resistor (AD5248). Available in four
different end-to-end resistance values (2.5 kΩ, 10 kΩ, 50 kΩ,
and 100 kΩ), these low temperature coefficient devices are ideal
for high accuracy and stability variable resistance adjustments.
The wiper settings are controllable through the I2C compatible
digital interface. The AD5248 has extra package address decode
pins AD0 and AD1, allowing multiple parts to share the same
I2C 2-wire bus on a PCB. The resistance between the wiper and
either endpoint of the fixed resistor varies linearly with respect
to the digital code transferred into the RDAC latch.1
Operating from a 2.7 V to 5.5 V power supply and consuming
less than 6 µA allows for usage in portable battery-operated
applications.
For applications that program the AD5243/AD5258 at the
factory, Analog Devices offers device programming software
running on Windows® NT/2000/XP operating systems. This
software effectively replaces any external I2C controllers, which
in turn enhances users’ systems time-to-market. An AD5243/
AD5248 evaluation kit and software are available. The kit
includes a cable and instruction manual.
1The terms digital potentiometer, VR, and RDAC are used interchangeably.
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