Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated MAX5491RA02500+T

Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated MAX5491RA02500+T Environmental and export classification status description

- Maxim Integrated MAX5491RA02500+T is a digital potentiometer in the resistors category that offers a nonvolatile solution for applications requiring a variable resistance that can be adjusted digitally. It operates at a supply voltage of 2.7V to 5.5V and has a 256-tap adjustable wiper position resolution. Functions: - The MAX5491RA02500+T functions as a digitally controlled potentiometer, providing a programmable resistance value based on the digital input it receives. It can be adjusted using SPI interface commands. Applications: - This component finds applications in various fields such as: 1. Audio Equipment: Volume control and tone adjustment. 2. Communication Systems: Signal tuning and calibration. 3. Industrial Control Systems: Process control and tuning. Alternative Components: - Some alternative digital potentiometers to MAX5491RA02500+T are: 1. Analog Devices AD5160 2. Microchip MCP41010 3. Renesas Electronics ISL22317 Embedded Modules: - The MAX5491RA02500+T can be embedded within larger systems that require digitally adjustable resistance values, either as a standalone component or as part of a more complex integrated circuit. --- Related Q&A: 1. What is the typical power consumption of MAX5491RA02500+T during operation? - The power consumption typically ranges from 1mW to 10mW depending on the operating conditions. 2. Can MAX5491RA02500+T be used in automotive applications? - Yes, this component can be used in automotive applications where digital potentiometers with nonvolatile memory are required for settings retention. 3. Is there a software tool available to configure the wiper position of MAX5491RA02500+T? - Maxim Integrated provides software tools like the "Prosave" interface for programming the digital potentiometer. 4. What is the temperature range within which MAX5491RA02500+T can operate reliably? - The operating temperature range for MAX5491RA02500+T is typically -40°C to +125°C. 5. Can multiple MAX5491RA02500+T devices be daisy-chained and controlled simultaneously? - Yes, multiple devices can be daisy-chained on the same SPI bus and individually addressed for control.