The MAX5440 dual, 40kΩ logarithmic taper volume control features a debounced up/down interface for use with a simple rotary encoder without using a microcontroller (µC). Each potentiometer has 32 log-spaced tap points with a buffered wiper output and replaces mechanical potentiometers. An integrated bias generator provides the required ((V_DD + V_SS) / 2) bias voltage, eliminating the need for costly external op-amp circuits in unipolar audio applications. A mode-indicator LED output specifies volume or balance control. Five integrated LED drivers indicate volume level or balance settings, depending on the status of the mode indicator.

The MAX5440 includes debounced pushbutton inputs for mute and mode. The mute input allows a single pushbutton to change between volume control and the -90dB (typ) mute setting. The mode input toggles between volume and balance control. A click-and-pop suppression feature minimizes the audible noise generated by wiper transitions. The MAX5440 provides a nominal temperature coefficient of 35ppm/°C end-to-end and 5ppm/°C, ratiometrically. The MAX5440 is available in a 24-pin SSOP package and is specified for operation over the -40°C to +85°C extended temperature range.

The MAX5128 nonvolatile, single, linear-taper, digital potentiometer performs the function of a mechanical potentiometer, but replaces the mechanics with a simple 2-wire digital interface. The MAX5128 performs the same function as a discrete potentiometer or variable resistor and features 128 taps and 22kΩ end-to-end resistance. The MAX5128 also features an ultra-small, 2mm x 2mm µDFN package and low 0.5µA (typ) standby supply current, making this device ideal for portable applications. The MAX5128 operates from a +2.7V to +5.25V power supply. An integrated nonvolatile memory recalls the programmed wiper position of the digital potentiometer. A simple 2-wire up/down interface programs the wiper position. The digital potentiometer provides a low 5ppm/°C ratiometric temperature coefficient and is specified over the extended -40°C to +85°C temperature range.

The MAX5486 dual 40kΩ logarithmic taper volume control features a debounced pushbutton up/down interface that controls volume and balance in audio applications. Each potentiometer has 32 log-spaced tap points with a buffered wiper output to replace mechanical potentiometers. An integrated bias generator provides the required ((V_DD + V_SS) / 2) bias voltage, eliminating the need for costly external op-amp circuits in unipolar audio applications. A mode-indicator LED output indicates volume or balance control. Five integrated LED drivers indicate volume level or balance settings, depending on the status of the mode indicator.

Use the MAX5486 digital inputs with momentary contact single-pole/single-throw (SPST) pushbutton switches. Each input includes internal debounced circuitry and a pullup resistor to V_LOGIC.

The MAX5486 advances the wiper setting once per button push. Maxim's proprietary SmartWiper™ control eliminates the need for a microcomputer to increase the wiper transition rate. The accelerated auto-advance feature provides a wiper-changing rate at 4Hz for holding the control input low for more than 250ms and at 8Hz after 500ms and then at 11Hz after 1000ms (see Table 2 in the full data sheet.)

All of the MAX5486's pushbutton inputs are debounced. The mute input allows a single pushbutton to change between volume control and the -90dB (typ) mute setting. The mode input toggles between volume and balance control. The click-and-pop suppression feature minimizes the audible noise generated by wiper transitions. The typical total harmonic distortion plus noise (THD+N) for the device is 0.003%. The MAX5486 provides a nominal temperature coefficient of 35ppm/°C end-to-end and 5ppm/°C ratiometrically and a nominal resistance of 40kΩ per potentiometer. The MAX5486 is available in a 24-pin TSSOP package and is specified for operation over the -40°C to +85°C extended temperature range.

The MAX5481–MAX5484 10-bit (1024-tap) nonvolatile, linear-taper, programmable voltage-dividers and variable resistors perform the function of a mechanical potentiometer, but replace the mechanics with a pin-configurable 3-wire serial SPI™-compatible interface or up/down digital interface. The MAX5481/MAX5482 are 3-terminal voltage-dividers and the MAX5483/MAX5484 are 2-terminal variable resistors.

The MAX5481–MAX5484 feature an internal, nonvolatile, electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) that stores the wiper position for initialization during power-up. The 3-wire SPI-compatible serial interface allows communication at data rates up to 7MHz. A pin-selectable up/down digital interface is also available.

The MAX5481–MAX5484 are ideal for applications requiring digitally controlled potentiometers. Two end-to-end resistance values are available (10kΩ and 50kΩ) in a voltage-divider or a variable-resistor configuration (see the Selector Guide in the full data sheet). The nominal resistor temperature coefficient is 35ppm/°C end-to-end, and only 5ppm/°C ratiometric, making these devices ideal for applications requiring low-temperature-coefficient voltage-dividers, such as low-drift, programmable gain-amplifiers.

The MAX5481–MAX5484 operate with either a +2.7V to +5.25V single power supply or ±2.5V dual power supplies. These devices consume 400µA (max) of supply current when writing data to the nonvolatile memory and 1.0µA (max) of standby supply current. The MAX5481–MAX5484 are available in a space-saving (3mm x 3mm), 16-pin TQFN, or a 14-pin TSSOP package and are specified over the extended (-40°C to +85°C) temperature range.

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. Ultralow-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.

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.

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.

The MAX5389 dual, 256-tap, volatile, low-voltage linear taper digital potentiometer offers three end-to-end resistance values of 10kΩ, 50kΩ, and 100kΩ. Operating from a single +2.6V to +5.5V power supply, the device provides a low 35ppm/°C end-to-end temperature coefficient. The MAX5389 features an up/down interface.

The small package size, low supply operating voltage, low supply current, and automotive temperature range of the MAX5389 make the device uniquely suited for the portable consumer market and battery backup industrial applications.

The MAX5389 is specified over the automotive -40°C to +125°C temperature range and is available in a 14-pin TSSOP package.

The MAX5395 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 MAX5395 provides a low 50ppm/°C end-to-end temperature coefficient and features an I²C serial interface.

The small package size, low operating supply voltage, low supply current, and automotive temperature range of the MAX5395 make the device uniquely suited for the portable consumer market and battery-backup industrial applications.

The MAX5395 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.

The MAX5386/MAX5388 dual, 256-tap, volatile, low- voltage linear taper digital potentiometers offer three end-to-end resistance values of 10kΩ, 50kΩ, and 100kΩ. Operating from a single +2.6V to +5.5V power supply these devices provide a low 35ppm/°C end-to-end temperature coefficient. The devices feature an SPI interface.

The small package size, low supply voltage, low supply current, and automotive temperature range of the MAX5386/MAX5388 make the devices uniquely suitable for the portable consumer market and battery-backup industrial applications.

The MAX5386 includes two digital potentiometers in a voltage-divider configuration. The MAX5388 includes one digital potentiometer in a voltage-divider configuration and one digital potentiometer in a variable-resistor configuration. The MAX5386/MAX5388 are specified over an extended -40°C to +125°C temperature range and are available in 16-pin, 3mm x 3mm TQFN or 10-pin, 3mm x 5mm µMAX^® packages, respectively.

The MAX5386/MAX5388 dual, 256-tap, volatile, low- voltage linear taper digital potentiometers offer three end-to-end resistance values of 10kΩ, 50kΩ, and 100kΩ. Operating from a single +2.6V to +5.5V power supply these devices provide a low 35ppm/°C end-to-end temperature coefficient. The devices feature an SPI interface.

The small package size, low supply voltage, low supply current, and automotive temperature range of the MAX5386/MAX5388 make the devices uniquely suitable for the portable consumer market and battery-backup industrial applications.

The MAX5386 includes two digital potentiometers in a voltage-divider configuration. The MAX5388 includes one digital potentiometer in a voltage-divider configuration and one digital potentiometer in a variable-resistor configuration. The MAX5386/MAX5388 are specified over an extended -40°C to +125°C temperature range and are available in 16-pin, 3mm x 3mm TQFN or 10-pin, 3mm x 5mm µMAX^® packages, respectively.

The MAX5387 dual, 256-tap, volatile, low-voltage linear taper digital potentiometer offers three end-to-end resistance values of 10kΩ, 50kΩ, and 100kΩ. Operating from a single +2.6V to +5.5V power supply, the device provides a low 35ppm/°C end-to-end temperature coefficient. The device features an I²C interface.

The small package size, low supply operating voltage, low supply current, and automotive temperature range of the MAX5387 make the device uniquely suitable for the portable consumer market and battery-backup industrial applications.

The MAX5387 is specified over the automotive -40°C to +125°C temperature range and is available in a 14-pin TSSOP package.

The MAX5391/MAX5393 dual 256-tap, volatile, low-voltage linear taper digital potentiometers offer three end-to-end resistance values of 10kΩ, 50kΩ, and 100kΩ. Operating from a single +1.7V to +5.5V power supply, these devices provide a low 35ppm/°C end-to-end temperature coefficient. The devices feature an SPI interface.

The small package size, low supply voltage, low supply current, and automotive temperature range of the MAX5391/MAX5393 make the devices uniquely suitable for the portable consumer market and battery backup industrial applications.

The MAX5391/MAX5393 include two digital potentiometers in a voltage-divider configuration. The MAX5391/MAX5393 are specified over the -40°C to +125°C automotive temperature range and are available in a 16-pin, 3mm x 3mm TQFN and a 14-pin TSSOP package, respectively.

The MAX5391/MAX5393 dual 256-tap, volatile, low-voltage linear taper digital potentiometers offer three end-to-end resistance values of 10kΩ, 50kΩ, and 100kΩ. Operating from a single +1.7V to +5.5V power supply, these devices provide a low 35ppm/°C end-to-end temperature coefficient. The devices feature an SPI interface.

The small package size, low supply voltage, low supply current, and automotive temperature range of the MAX5391/MAX5393 make the devices uniquely suitable for the portable consumer market and battery backup industrial applications.

The MAX5391/MAX5393 include two digital potentiometers in a voltage-divider configuration. The MAX5391/MAX5393 are specified over the -40°C to +125°C automotive temperature range and are available in a 16-pin, 3mm x 3mm TQFN and a 14-pin TSSOP package, respectively.

The DS1809 Dallastat is a single, 64-position digital potentiometer which provides both a simple contact closure-controlled interface and a microprocessor-controlled interface. Wiper position is maintained in the absence of power in EEPROM. Wiper setting can be stored automatically or on command.

Because it handles both mechanical pushbutton and digital inputs, the DS1809 can adapt to applications with either or both mechanical and processor-controlled interfaces. In either case, digitally controlled resistance values are more reliable and accurate than mechanical potentiometers and can be mounted with automated manufacturing processes, saving time and money.

The DS1868B has two 256-position potentiometers, with wiper positions each set as 8-bit values. The potentiometers can be used independently or stacked for increased total resistance and number of taps. Communication takes place through a 3-wire serial port interface that drives an internal control logic unit. Multiple DS1868s can be linked or daisy-chained for control by a single processor.

The DS1868B dual digital potentiometer replaces DS1868, which has been discontinued. The device is designed for flexibility, operating from a single +5V or dual ±3V supply. Maximum standby current is only 2µA.

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