128-Position I
2
C-Compatible
Digital Resistor
Data Sheet
AD5246
Rev. C
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FEATURES
128-position
End-to-end resistance 5 kΩ, 10 kΩ, 50 kΩ, 100 kΩ
Ultracompact SC70-6 (2 mm × 2.1 mm) package
I
2
C® compatible interface
Full read/write of wiper register
Power-on preset to midscale
Single supply 2.7 V to 5.5 V
Rheostat mode temperature coefficient: 45 ppm/°C
Low power, I
DD
= 0.9 µA at 3.3 V typical
Wide operating temperature 40°C to +125°C
APPLICATIONS
Mechanical potentiometer replacement in new designs
Transducer adjustment of pressure, temperature, position,
chemical, and optical sensors
RF amplifier biasing
Automotive electronics adjustment
Gain control and offset adjustment
GENERAL OVERVIEW
The AD5246 provides a compact 2 mm × 2.1 mm packaged
solution for 128-position adjustment applications. This device
performs the same electronic adjustment function as a variable
resistor. Available in four different end-to-end resistance values
(5 kΩ, 10 kΩ, 50 kΩ, 100 kΩ), 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, which can also be used to read back the present
wiper register control word. The resistance between the wiper
and either end point of the fixed resistor varies linearly with
respect to the digital code transferred into the RDAC
1
latch.
Operating from a 2.7 V to 5.5 V power supply and consuming
0.9 µA (3.3 V) allows for usage in portable battery-operated
applications.
1
The terms digital potentiometer, VR, and RDAC are used interchangeably
in this document.
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
I
2
C INTERFACE
WIPER
REGISTER
SDA
SCL
GND
V
DD
A
W
B
03875-001
Figure 1.
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EVALUATION KITS
AD5246 Evaluation Board
DOCUMENTATION
Application Notes
AN-1291: Digital Potentiometers: Frequently Asked
Questions
AN-686: Implementing an I
2
C
®
Reset
Data Sheet
AD5246: 128-Position I
2
C-Compatible Digital Resistor
Datasheet
User Guides
UG-396: Evaluation Board for the AD5246 Digital
Potentiometer
SOFTWARE AND SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS
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DESIGN RESOURCES
AD5246 Material Declaration
PCN-PDN Information
Quality And Reliability
Symbols and Footprints
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AD5246 Data Sheet
Rev. C | Page 2 of 16
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Specifications ..................................................................................... 3
Electrical Characteristics5 kΩ Version .................................. 3
Electrical Characteristics10 kΩ, 50 kΩ, 100 kΩ Versions .. 4
Timing Characteristics ................................................................ 5
Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................................................ 6
ESD CAUTION ............................................................................ 6
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions ............................. 7
Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 8
Test Circuits ..................................................................................... 11
I
2
C Interface ..................................................................................... 12
Operation ......................................................................................... 13
Programming the Variable Resistor ......................................... 13
I
2
C Compatible 2-Wire Serial Bus ........................................... 13
Level Shifting for Bidirectional Interface ................................ 14
ESD Protection ........................................................................... 14
Terminal Voltage Operating Range ......................................... 14
Maximum Operating Current .................................................. 14
Power-Up Sequence ................................................................... 14
Layout and Power Supply Bypassing ....................................... 15
Constant Bias to Retain Resistance Setting ............................. 15
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 16
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 16
REVISION HISTORY
5/12Rev. B to Rev. C
Changes to Features and General Description Sections .............. 1
Changes to I
DD
Parameters, Table 1 ................................................ 3
Changes to I
DD
Parameters, Table 2 ................................................ 4
Changes to Figure 10 ........................................................................ 9
Removed Evaluation Board Section ............................................. 15
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 16
8/09—Rev. A to Rev. B
Changes to Power Supply Sensitivity Parameter .......................... 3
Updated Outline Dimensions ........................................................ 16
Changes to Ordering Guide ........................................................... 16
7/05Rev. 0 to Rev. A
Changes to Table 1 ............................................................................ 3
Changes to Table 2 ............................................................................ 4
Changes to Absolute Maximum Ratings ....................................... 6
Moved Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions ................ 7
Deleted Table 7 ................................................................................ 12
Changes to Operation Section ....................................................... 13
Deleted Figure 31 ............................................................................. 14
Changes to Figure 30 and Figure 32 ............................................. 14
9/03Revision 0: Initial Version

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