MAX5394
Single, 256-Tap Volatile, SPI, Low-Voltage Linear
Taper Digital Potentiometer
General Description
Benefits and Features
● Single Linear Taper 256-Tap Positions
The MAX5394 single, 256-tap volatile, low-voltage
linear taper digital potentiometer offers three end-to-
end resistance values of 10kΩ, 50kΩ, and 100kΩ.
Potentiometer terminals are independent of supply for
voltages up to 5.25V with single-supply operation from
1.7V to 5.5V (charge pump enabled). User-controlled
shutdown modes allow the H, W, or L terminal to be
opened with the wiper position set to zero-code, midcode,
full-code, or the value contained in the wiper register. Ultra-
low-quiescent supply current (< 1μA) can be achieved
for supply voltages between 2.6V and 5.5V by disabling
the internal charge pump and not allowing potentiometer
terminals to exceed the supply voltage by more than
0.3V. The MAX5394 provides a low 50ppm/°C end-to-end
temperature coefficient and features a SPI serial interface.
● 10kΩ, 50kΩ, and 100kΩ End-to-End Resistance
● 1.7V to 5.5V Extended Single Supply
● 0 to 5.25V H, W, L Operating Voltage Independent of V
● 1μA (typ) Supply Current in Low-Power Mode
DD
● ±1.0 LSB INL, ±0.5 LSB DNL (max) Wiper Accuracy
● Power-On Sets Wiper to Midscale
● 50ppm/°C End-to-End Temperature Coefficient
● 5ppm/°C Ratiometric Temperature Coefficient
● -40°C to +125°C Operating Temperature Range
● 2mm x 2mm, 8-Pin TDFN Package
● SPI-Compatible Serial Interface
The small package size, low operating supply voltage,
low supply current, and automotive temperature range
of the MAX5394 make the device uniquely suited for the
portable consumer market and battery-backup industrial
applications.
Applications
● Portable Electronics
● System Calibration
● Battery-Powered Systems
● Mechanical Potentiometer Replacement
The MAX5394 is available in a lead-free, 8-pin TDFN
(2mm x 2mm) package. The device operates over the
-40°C to +125°C automotive temperature range.
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
Typical Operating Circuit
1.7V TO 5.5V
(CHARGE PUMP ENABLED)
V
DD
H
+5V
V
S
MAX5394
V
O
MAX4250
CS
DIN
W
SPI
INTERFACE
SCLK
R1
/R
GND
L
V
/V = 1 + R
S MAX5394
O
1
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