ON Semiconductor CAT5119TPI-50-TE13 Digital Potentiometer

The ON Semiconductor CAT5119TPI-50-TE13 is a high-performance digital potentiometer designed for precise resistance tuning in a variety of applications. This digital potentiometer, often referred to as a digipot, offers designers a compact and reliable solution for applications that require adjustable resistance settings. The CAT5119TPI-50-TE13 is part of ON Semiconductor's extensive portfolio of electronic components that deliver innovation and energy efficiency for a wide range of products.

Key Features

• Resistance Value: The CAT5119TPI-50-TE13 offers a resistance value of 50 kΩ, which is ideal for fine-tuning analog circuits without the need for mechanical potentiometers.
• Resolution: It features a 100-tap design, providing a resolution that allows for precise adjustments to the resistance level.
• Interface: The device utilizes an I²C-compatible digital interface, enabling easy integration into microcontroller-based systems and facilitating digital control over the resistance settings.
• Single Supply Voltage: It operates on a single supply voltage ranging from 2.7V to 5.5V, making it versatile for use in both low-power and standard applications.
• Non-volatile Memory: The digipot includes non-volatile memory, ensuring that the last programmed resistance value is retained even after the power is cycled.
• Temperature Range: The device is designed to operate over an industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, ensuring reliability and performance under varying environmental conditions.
• Packaging: This model comes in a compact TSSOP-14 package, which is suitable for space-constrained applications.

Applications

The CAT5119TPI-50-TE13 is suitable for a diverse range of applications where digital control of resistance is required. These include but are not limited to:

• Automated calibration systems
• Adjustable power supplies
• Audio control
• Feedback circuitry
• LCD panel adjustment

With its combination of features, the CAT5119TPI-50-TE13 from ON Semiconductor is an excellent choice for designers looking to add a reliable and precise digital potentiometer to their electronic designs.