CAT5112VI50

Basic Information Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Digital Potentiometer
• Characteristics: Non-volatile, 50kΩ resistance, 256 tap points
• Package: SOIC-8
• Essence: Adjustable resistor with digital control
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Resistance Range: 50kΩ
• Tap Points: 256
• Supply Voltage: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• End-to-End Resistance Tolerance: ±20%
• Non-Volatile Memory: Yes
• Wiper Current: 1µA (typical)

Detailed Pin Configuration

1. VCC: Supply voltage input
2. SDA: Serial data input/output
3. SCL: Serial clock input
4. WP: Write protect input
5. H: High terminal of the potentiometer
6. W: Wiper terminal of the potentiometer
7. L: Low terminal of the potentiometer
8. GND: Ground

Functional Features

• Digital control allows precise adjustment of resistance
• Non-volatile memory retains settings even when power is disconnected
• Wide supply voltage range enables compatibility with various systems
• Low wiper current minimizes power consumption
• Write protect feature prevents accidental changes to settings

Advantages

• Easy integration into electronic circuits due to standard IC package
• Precise resistance adjustment for fine-tuning system parameters
• Non-volatile memory ensures consistent settings across power cycles
• Low power consumption extends battery life in portable devices

Disadvantages

• Limited resistance range may not be suitable for all applications
• End-to-end resistance tolerance may affect precision in some cases
• Write protect feature adds complexity to control circuitry

Working Principles

The CAT5112VI50 is a digital potentiometer that uses a series of resistive elements and switches controlled by digital signals. The resistance between the wiper terminal (W) and either the high terminal (H) or low terminal (L) can be adjusted digitally using the serial data input (SDA) and serial clock input (SCL). The non-volatile memory ensures that the resistance setting is retained even when power is disconnected.

Detailed Application Field Plans

1. Audio Equipment: Precise volume control in amplifiers, mixers, and audio processors.
2. Industrial Control Systems: Fine adjustment of system parameters in PLCs and motor control circuits.
3. Test and Measurement Instruments: Calibration and adjustment of signal generators, oscilloscopes, and multimeters.
4. Consumer Electronics: Control of brightness, contrast, and color settings in displays and TVs.
5. Automotive Electronics: Adjustment of sensor calibration and control parameters in automotive systems.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. CAT5112ZI50-GT3: Same specifications as CAT5112VI50, but in a smaller SOT-23 package.
2. MCP4017T-503E/LT: Digital potentiometer with similar characteristics from Microchip Technology.
3. MAX5486EUD+: 50kΩ digital potentiometer with additional features like an integrated EEPROM.

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