MAX5432–MAX5435
32-Tap, Nonvolatile, I
2
C, Linear, Digital
Potentiometers
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Applications Information
Use the MAX5432–MAX5435 in applications requiring
digitally controlled adjustable resistance, such as LCD
contrast control (where voltage biasing adjusts the dis-
play contrast), or for programmable filters with
adjustable gain and/or cutoff frequency.
Positive LCD Bias Control
Figures 9 and 10 show an application where the volt-
age-divider or variable resistor is used to make an
adjustable, positive LCD bias voltage. The op-amp pro-
vides buffering and gain to the resistor-divider network
made by the potentiometer (Figure 9) or to a fixed
resistor and a variable resistor (Figure 10).
Programmable Filter
Figure 11 shows the configuration for a 1st-order pro-
grammable filter. The gain of the filter is adjusted by
R2, and the cutoff frequency is adjusted by R3. Use the
following equations to calculate the gain (G) and the
3dB cutoff frequency (f
C
).
Adjustable Voltage Reference
Figure 12 shows the MAX5432/MAX5433 used as the
feedback resistors in an adjustable voltage reference
application. Independently adjust the output voltages of
the MAX6160 from 1.23V to (V
IN
- 0.2V) by changing
the wiper position of the MAX5432/MAX5433.