
Dual 256-Position I
2
C Compatible
Digital Potentiometer
AD5243/AD5248
FEATURES
2-channel, 256-position
End-to-end resistance: 2.5 k, 10 k, 50 k, and 100 k
Compact MSOP-10 (3 mm × 4.9 mm) package
Fast settling time: t
S
= 5 μs typ on power-up
Full read/write of wiper register
Power-on preset to midscale
Extra package address decode pins AD0 and AD1 (AD5248
only)
Computer software replaces μC in factory programming
applications
Single supply: 2.7 V to 5.5 V
Low temperature coefficient: 35 ppm/°C
Low power: I
DD
= 6 μA max
Wide operating temperature: 40°C to +125°C
Evaluation board available
APPLICATIONS
Systems calibrations
Electronics level settings
Mechanical Trimmers replacement in new designs
Permanent factory PCB setting
Transducer adjustment of pressure, temperature, position,
chemical, and optical sensors
RF amplifier biasing
Automotive electronics adjustment
Gain control and offset adjustment
Rev.
0
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FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAMS
A1
V
DD
GND
SDA
SCL
W1
WIPER
REGISTER 1
PC INTERFACE
AD5243
0
B1
A2
W2
WIPER
REGISTER 2
B2
Figure 1. AD5243
V
DD
GND
SDA
SCL
AD0
AD1
W1
RDAC
REGISTER 1
ADDRESS
DECODE
SERIAL INPUT
REGISTER
AD5248
B1
W2
RDAC
REGISTER 2
B2
/
8
0
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 k, 10 k, 50 k,
and 100 k), these low temperature coefficient devices are ideal
for high accuracy and stability variable resistance adjustments.
The wiper settings are controllable through the I
2
C compatible
digital interface. The AD5248 has extra package address decode
pins AD0 and AD1, allowing multiple parts to share the same
I
2
C 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.
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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 I
2
C 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.
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The terms
digital potentiometer
,
VR
, and
RDAC
are used interchangeably.