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MCP4251-103E/P by: Microchip Technology Inc

10K DIGITAL POTENTIOMETER, INCREMENT/DECREMENT CONTROL INTERFACE, 257 POSITIONS, PDIP14, 0.300 INCH, PLASTIC, DIP-14

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MCP4251-103E/P Information

MCP4251-103E/P by Microchip Technology Inc is a Digital Potentiometer.
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Newark Digital Potentiometer, -40 To 125Deg C, End To End Resistance:10Kohm, No. Of Pots:Dual, Control I... nterface:Serial, Spi, Track Taper:Linear, Resistance Tolerance:± 20%, Supply Voltage Min:1.8V, Supply Voltage Max:5.5V, No. Of Steps:257Rohs Compliant: Yes |Microchip MCP4251-103E/P more RoHS: Compliant Min Qty: 1 Package Multiple: 1 Date Code: 1 Container: Bulk 170
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DISTI # MCP4251-103E/P-ND
DigiKey IC DGTL POT 10KOHM 257TAP 14DIP Min Qty: 1 Lead time: 6 Weeks Container: Tube 629
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DISTI # MCP4251-103E/P
Avnet Americas Digital Potentiometer, Volatile, 10 kOhm, Dual, 257 Steps, ? 150 ppm/?C, 1.8 V to 5.5 V, 14 Pins, PD... IP - Rail/Tube (Alt: MCP4251-103E/P) more RoHS: Compliant Min Qty: 300 Package Multiple: 30 Lead time: 6 Weeks, 0 Days Container: Tube 0
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DISTI # 579-MCP4251-103-E/P
Mouser Electronics Digital Potentiometer ICs Dual 8B V SPI POT RoHS: Compliant 397
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Arrow Electronics Digital Potentiometer 10kOhm 256POS Volatile Linear Automotive AEC-Q100 14-Pin PDIP Tube RoHS: Compliant Min Qty: 1 Package Multiple: 1 Lead time: 6 Weeks Date Code: 1318 Americas - 250
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DISTI # MCP4251-103E/P
Microchip Technology Inc DUAL 8 BIT, VOLATILE LINEAR POT W/SPI, PDIP, Projected EOL: 2034-10-08 COO: Thailand ECCN: EAR99 RoHS: Compliant Lead time: 6 Weeks, 0 Days Container: Tube 6145

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RS Digital Potentiometer, ICs Dual 8B V SPI POT Min Qty: 360 Package Multiple: 1 Lead time: 52 Weeks, 0 Days Container: Bulk 0
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Verical Digital Potentiometer 10kOhm 256POS Volatile Linear Automotive AEC-Q100 14-Pin PDIP Tube RoHS: Compliant Min Qty: 60 Package Multiple: 30 Date Code: 2336 Americas - 480
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Verical Digital Potentiometer 10kOhm 256POS Volatile Linear Automotive AEC-Q100 14-Pin PDIP Tube RoHS: Compliant Min Qty: 27 Package Multiple: 1 Date Code: 1318 Americas - 250
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Verical Digital Potentiometer 10kOhm 256POS Volatile Linear Automotive AEC-Q100 14-Pin PDIP Tube RoHS: Compliant Min Qty: 48 Package Multiple: 1 Americas - 247
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DISTI # 22313103
Verical Digital Potentiometer 10kOhm 256POS Volatile Linear Automotive AEC-Q100 14-Pin PDIP Tube RoHS: Compliant Min Qty: 10 Package Multiple: 10 Americas - 10
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DISTI # MCP4251-103-E/P
TME IC: digital potentiometer, 10kΩ, SPI, 8bit, DIP14, THT, Ch: 2, tube Min Qty: 1 328
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NAC Dual, 8bit, V, SPI, POT - Package: 14 PDIP .300in TUBE RoHS: Compliant Min Qty: 300 Package Multiple: 30 Container: Tube 0
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  • 100 $1.1800
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DISTI # MCP4251-103E/P
Avnet Silica Digital Potentiometer Volatile 10 kOhm Dual 257 Steps 150 ppmC 18 V to 55 V 14 Pins PDIP (Alt: MCP4... 251-103E/P) more RoHS: Compliant Min Qty: 30 Package Multiple: 30 Lead time: 8 Weeks, 0 Days Silica - 0
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EBV Elektronik Digital Potentiometer Volatile 10 kOhm Dual 257 Steps 150 ppmC 18 V to 55 V 14 Pins PDIP (Alt: MCP4... 251-103E/P) more RoHS: Compliant Min Qty: 30 Package Multiple: 30 Lead time: 7 Weeks, 0 Days EBV - 0
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Master Electronics Digital Potentiometer - 10kOhm - 256 Position - Volatile - Automotive - 14-Pin PDIP - Tube RoHS: Compliant 480 In Stock
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MCP4251-103E/P Part Data Attributes

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Pbfree Code Yes
Rohs Code Yes
Part Life Cycle Code Active
Ihs Manufacturer MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC
Part Package Code DIP
Package Description 0.300 INCH, PLASTIC, DIP-14
Pin Count 14
Reach Compliance Code compliant
ECCN Code EAR99
HTS Code 8542.39.00.01
Factory Lead Time 6 Weeks
Samacsys Manufacturer Microchip
Bandwidth-Nom 1 kHz
Control Interface INCREMENT/DECREMENT
Converter Type DIGITAL POTENTIOMETER
JESD-30 Code R-PDIP-T14
JESD-609 Code e3
Length 19.05 mm
Number of Functions 1
Number of Positions 257
Number of Terminals 14
Operating Temperature-Max 125 °C
Operating Temperature-Min -40 °C
Package Body Material PLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Code DIP
Package Equivalence Code DIP14,.3
Package Shape RECTANGULAR
Package Style IN-LINE
Qualification Status Not Qualified
Resistance Law LINEAR
Resistance Tolerance-Max 20%
Resistor Terminal Voltage-Max 5 V
Resistor Terminal Voltage-Min
Seated Height-Max 5.334 mm
Supply Current-Max 1 mA
Supply Voltage-Nom 5 V
Surface Mount NO
Technology CMOS
Temperature Coefficient-Nom 150 ppm/°C
Temperature Grade AUTOMOTIVE
Terminal Finish Matte Tin (Sn)
Terminal Form THROUGH-HOLE
Terminal Pitch 2.54 mm
Terminal Position DUAL
Total Resistance-Nom 10000 Ω
Width 7.62 mm

Alternate Parts for MCP4251-103E/P

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MCP4232T-103E/UN Microchip Technology Inc Check for Price 10K DIGITAL POTENTIOMETER, INCREMENT/DECREMENT CONTROL INTERFACE, 257 POSITIONS, PDSO10, PLASTIC, MSOP-10 MCP4251-103E/P vs MCP4232T-103E/UN
MCP4261-103E/SL Microchip Technology Inc $1.1678 10K DIGITAL POTENTIOMETER, INCREMENT/DECREMENT CONTROL INTERFACE, 257 POSITIONS, PDSO14, 3.90 MM, PLASTIC, SOIC-14 MCP4251-103E/P vs MCP4261-103E/SL
MCP4261-103E/ML Microchip Technology Inc Check for Price 10K DIGITAL POTENTIOMETER, INCREMENT/DECREMENT CONTROL INTERFACE, 257 POSITIONS, PQCC16, 4 X 4 MM, 0.90 MM HEIGHT, PLASTIC, QFN-16 MCP4251-103E/P vs MCP4261-103E/ML
MCP4232T-103E/MF Microchip Technology Inc Check for Price 10K DIGITAL POTENTIOMETER, INCREMENT/DECREMENT CONTROL INTERFACE, 257 POSITIONS, PDSO10, 3 X 3 MM, 0.90 MM HEIGHT, PLASTIC, DFN-10 MCP4251-103E/P vs MCP4232T-103E/MF
MCP4231T-103E/ST Microchip Technology Inc Check for Price 10K DIGITAL POTENTIOMETER, INCREMENT/DECREMENT CONTROL INTERFACE, 257 POSITIONS, PDSO14, 4.40 MM, PLASTIC, TSSOP-14 MCP4251-103E/P vs MCP4231T-103E/ST
MCP4252-103E/UN Microchip Technology Inc $1.0640 10K DIGITAL POTENTIOMETER, INCREMENT/DECREMENT CONTROL INTERFACE, 257 POSITIONS, PDSO10, PLASTIC, MSOP-10 MCP4251-103E/P vs MCP4252-103E/UN
MCP4252-103E/MF Microchip Technology Inc $51.0526 10K DIGITAL POTENTIOMETER, INCREMENT/DECREMENT CONTROL INTERFACE, 257 POSITIONS, PDSO10, 3 X 3 MM, 0.90 MM HEIGHT, PLASTIC, DFN-10 MCP4251-103E/P vs MCP4252-103E/MF
MCP4232-103E/UN Microchip Technology Inc $0.7903 10K DIGITAL POTENTIOMETER, INCREMENT/DECREMENT CONTROL INTERFACE, 257 POSITIONS, PDSO10, PLASTIC, MSOP-10 MCP4251-103E/P vs MCP4232-103E/UN
MCP4252T-103E/UN Microchip Technology Inc Check for Price 10K DIGITAL POTENTIOMETER, INCREMENT/DECREMENT CONTROL INTERFACE, 257 POSITIONS, PDSO10, PLASTIC, MSOP-10 MCP4251-103E/P vs MCP4252T-103E/UN
MCP4231-103E/SL Microchip Technology Inc $1.0499 10K DIGITAL POTENTIOMETER, INCREMENT/DECREMENT CONTROL INTERFACE, 257 POSITIONS, PDSO14, 3.90 MM, PLASTIC, SOIC-14 MCP4251-103E/P vs MCP4231-103E/SL

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MCP4251-103E/P Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • The recommended power-up sequence is to apply VDD before applying VCC. This ensures that the internal voltage regulator is powered up before the digital circuitry.

  • The MCP4251-103E/P has an internal power-on reset (POR) circuit that resets the device after power-up. However, it is recommended to also apply an external reset signal to the CS pin to ensure that the device is properly reset.

  • The maximum frequency of the SPI clock that can be used with the MCP4251-103E/P is 10 MHz. However, it is recommended to use a clock frequency of 5 MHz or less to ensure reliable operation.

  • Yes, the MCP4251-103E/P has built-in noise filtering and protection circuits to ensure reliable operation in noisy environments. However, it is still recommended to follow proper PCB design and layout practices to minimize noise and interference.

  • The optimal value of the external resistor (RAB) depends on the specific application and the desired resistance range. A good starting point is to use the recommended value of 1 kΩ, and then adjust as needed based on the specific requirements of the application.