X9241AUP

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Digital Potentiometer
• Characteristics:
  • Low power consumption
  • High resolution
  • Wide operating voltage range
  • Non-volatile memory
• Package: SOP-8 (Small Outline Package)
• Essence: X9241AUP is a digital potentiometer IC used for electronic circuit adjustments.
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in reels of 2500 units.

Specifications

• Resolution: 256 taps
• Operating Voltage Range: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• End-to-End Resistance Range: 10kΩ, 50kΩ, 100kΩ
• Interface: Serial (SPI) or I2C
• Non-Volatile Memory: Stores wiper position during power-off

Detailed Pin Configuration

The X9241AUP has a total of 8 pins arranged as follows:

┌───┬───┐ │ 1 │ 8 │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ 4 │ 5 │ └───┴───┘

Pin Description: 1. VCC: Power supply input 2. SDA: Serial Data Input/Output (I2C interface) 3. SCL: Serial Clock Input (I2C interface) 4. CS: Chip Select (SPI interface) 5. SI: Serial Data Input (SPI interface) 6. SO: Serial Data Output (SPI interface) 7. GND: Ground 8. WP: Write Protect (optional)

Functional Features

• Digital potentiometer with 256 taps for precise circuit adjustments.
• Can be controlled using either SPI or I2C interface.
• Non-volatile memory retains wiper position during power-off, ensuring settings are preserved.
• Wide operating voltage range allows for compatibility with various electronic systems.
• Low power consumption makes it suitable for battery-powered devices.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High resolution enables fine-grained adjustments. - Non-volatile memory ensures settings are not lost during power cycles. - Versatile interface options (SPI and I2C) provide flexibility in system integration. - Wide operating voltage range allows for compatibility with different applications.

Disadvantages: - Limited resistance range options (10kΩ, 50kΩ, 100kΩ). - Lack of external write protection may lead to accidental changes in settings.

Working Principles

The X9241AUP digital potentiometer operates by adjusting the resistance between its terminals based on the control signals received through the SPI or I2C interface. The wiper position determines the effective resistance value. The non-volatile memory feature ensures that the wiper position is retained even when power is disconnected.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The X9241AUP finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Audio Systems: Used for volume control and tone adjustment in audio amplifiers and mixers.
2. Industrial Automation: Enables precise calibration and adjustment of sensors and actuators.
3. Test and Measurement Equipment: Provides programmable resistance for testing purposes.
4. Consumer Electronics: Used in TVs, set-top boxes, and gaming consoles for user-controlled adjustments.
5. Automotive Electronics: Allows for fine-tuning of parameters in automotive control systems.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. X9251AUP: Similar to X9241AUP, but with a higher resolution of 1024 taps.
2. X9112AUP: Lower-cost alternative with a reduced resolution of 64 taps.
3. X9313AUP: Digital potentiometer with an integrated push-button interface for manual adjustments.

Note: This is not an exhaustive list, and there may be other alternative models available in the market.

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