General Description
The MAX5460–MAX5468 linear-taper digital potentiometers perform the same function as a mechanical potentiometer or a variable resistor. These devices consist of a
fixed resistor and a wiper contact with 32-tap points that
are digitally controlled through a 2-wire serial interface.
The MAX5462/MAX5465/MAX5468 are configured as
potentiometers. The rest of the devices in this family are
configured as variable resistors. See Pin Configurations
for part functionality.
Three resistance values are available: 10kΩ (MAX5466/
MAX5467/MAX5468), 50kΩ (MAX5463/MAX5464/
MAX5465), and 100kΩ (MAX5460/MAX5461/MAX5462).
The MAX5460–MAX5465 (100kΩ and 50kΩ) are available in space-saving 5-pin and 6-pin SC70 packages.
The MAX5466/MAX5467/MAX5468 (10kΩ) are available
in 5-pin and 6-pin SOT23 packages.
Applications
LCD Screen Adjustment
Volume Control
Mechanical Potentiometer Replacement
Gain Adjustment
Line Impedance Matching
Features
♦ Miniature SC70 and SOT23 Packages
♦ 0.3µA Ultra-Low Supply Current
♦ +2.7V to +5.5V Single-Supply Operation
♦ Glitchless Switching Between Resistor Taps
♦ Power-On Reset to Midscale
♦ 2-Wire Up/Down Serial Interface
♦ 10kΩ, 50kΩ, and 100kΩ Resistance Values
MAX5460–MAX5468
32-Tap FleaPoT™, 2-Wire Digital
Potentiometers
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Pin Configurations
Ordering Information
19-1956; Rev 2; 9/02
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at
1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
Functional Diagram appears at end of data sheet.
FleaPoT is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products Inc.
PART
MAX5460EXK -40°C to +85°C 5 SC70 ACA 100
MAX5461EXT -40°C to +85°C 6 SC70 AAP 100
MAX5462EXT -40°C to +85°C 6 SC70 AAQ 100
MAX5463EXK -40°C to +85°C 5 SC70 ACB 50
MAX5464EXT -40°C to +85°C 6 SC70 AAR 50
MAX5465EXT -40°C to +85°C 6 SC70 AAS 50
MAX5466EUK
MAX5467EUT -40°C to +85°C 6 SOT23 AARH 10
MAX5468EUT -40°C to +85°C 6 SOT23 AARI 10
TEMP
RANGE
-40°C to +85°C 5 SOT23 ADQQ 10
PINPACKAGE
TOP
MARK
R (kΩ)
TOP VIEW
15HV
DD
2
GND
MAX5460
34
MAX5463
MAX5466
SOT23, SC70
CSU/D
16HV
DD
2
GND
MAX5461
34
MAX5464
MAX5467
SOT23, SC70
L5
CSU/D
16HV
DD
2
GND
MAX5462
34
MAX5465
MAX5468
SOT23, SC70
W5
CSU/D
MAX5460–MAX5468
32-Tap FleaPoT™, 2-Wire Digital
Potentiometers
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VDD= +2.7V to +5.5V, VH= VDD, VL= 0, TA= -40°C to +85°C. Typical values are at VDD= +2.7V, TA= +25°C, unless
otherwise noted.)
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
VDDto GND..............................................................-0.3V to +6V
All Other Pins to GND.................................-0.3V to (VDD+ 0.3)V
Input and Output Latch-Up Immunity.............................±200mA
Maximum Continuous Current into H, L, and W
MAX5460/MAX5461/MAX5462 (100kΩ) .......................±0.6mA
MAX5463/MAX5464/MAX5465 (50kΩ) .........................±1.3mA
MAX5466/MAX5467/MAX5468 (10kΩ) .........................±1.3mA
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA= +70°C)
5-pin SC70 (derate 3.1mW/°C above TA= +70°C)..........247mW
5-pin SOT23 (derate 7.1mW/°C above TA= +70°C)........571mW
6-pin SC70 (derate 3.1mW/°C above TA= +70°C) ..........245mW
6-pin SOT23 (derate 8.7mW/°C above T
A
= +70°C).....695.7mW
Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40°C to +85°C
Junction Temperature......................................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Soldering Temperature (soldering, 10s) ..........................+300°C
DC PERFORMANCE
Resolution 32 Taps
End-to-End Resistance
End-to-End Resistance Tempco TC
Ratiometric Resistance Tempco 5 ppm/°C
Integral Nonlinearity INL ±0.5 ±1 LSB
Differential Nonlinearity DNL ±1 LSB
Full-Scale Error ±0.1 LSB
Zero-Scale Error 1 LSB
Wiper Resistance R
DIGITAL INPUTS
Input High Voltage V
Input Low Voltage V
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS (Figures 1, 2)
U/D Mode to CS Setup t
CS to U/D Step Setup t
CS to U/D Step Hold t
U/D Step Low Period t
U/D Step High Period t
Up/Down Toggle Rate (Note 1) f
Output Settling Time (Note 2) t
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
MAX5460/MAX5461/MAX5462 75 100 125
MAX5463/MAX5464/MAX5465 37.5 50 62.5
MAX5466/MAX5467/MAX5468 7.5 10 12.5
R
MAX5460–MAX5465 600 1200
W
MAX5466/MAX5467/MAX5468 160 240
IH
IL
CU
CI
IC
IL
IH
TOGGLE
SETTLE
100kΩ var i ab l e r esi stor confi g ur ati on, C L = 10p F1
100kΩ p otenti om eter confi g ur ati on, C L = 10p F 0.25
0.7 x V
DD
25 ns
50 ns
25 ns
25 ns
25 ns
35 ppm/°C
0.3 x V
DD
1 MHz
kΩ
Ω
V
V
µs
MAX5460–MAX5468
32-Tap FleaPoT™, 2-Wire Digital
Potentiometers
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Typical Operating Characteristics
(TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
Note 1: Up/Down Toggle Rate:
Note 2: Typical settling times are dependent on end-to-end resistance.
Note 3: Supply current taken while changing wiper tap, f
TOGGLE
= 1MHz.
Note 4: Supply current taken while wiper position is fixed.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VDD= +2.7V to +5.5V, VH= VDD, VL= 0, TA= -40°C to +85°C. Typical values are at VDD= +2.7V, TA= +25°C, unless
otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
POWER SUPPLIES
Supply Voltage V
Active Supply Current (Note 3) I
Standby Supply Current (Note 4) I
f
TOGGLE
=
1
t
SETTLE
DD
DD
SD
VDD = +5V 0.3 1 µA
2.7 5.5 V
25 µA
WIPER RESISTANCE vs. WIPER VOLTAGE
(MAX5460–MAX5465)
700
600
500
400
300
WIPER RESISTANCE (Ω)
200
100
0
0 2.01.0 3.0 4.00.5 2.51.5 3.5 4.5 5.0
VDD = +2.7V
VDD = +5V
WIPER VOLTAGE (V)
W-TO-L RESISTANCE
vs. TAP POSITION
120
100
80
60
RESISTANCE (kΩ)
40
20
0
1357911131517 19 21 23 25 27 29 31
TAP POSITION
100kΩ
50kΩ
10kΩ
MAX5460 toc01
MAX5460 toc04
WIPER RESISTANCE vs. WIPER VOLTAGE
(MAX5466/MAX5467/MAX5468)
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
WIPER RESISTANCE (Ω)
40
20
0
0 1.0 1.5 2.00.5 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.54.0 5.0
VDD = +2.7V
VDD = +5V
WIPER VOLTAGE (V)
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
0.50
0.45
0.40
0.35
0.30
0.25
0.20
CURRENT (µA)
0.15
0.10
0.05
0.00
-40 10-15 35 60 85
TEMPERATURE (°C)
VDD = +5V
VDD = +2.7V
END-TO-END RESISTANCE % CHANGE
0.10
0.05
MAX5460 toc02
-0.05
-0.10
-0.15
-0.20
END-TO-END RESISTANCE % CHNAGE
-0.25
10kΩ
0
-40 10-15 35 60 85
TAP-TO-TAP SWITCHING TRANSIENT
MAX5460 toc05
U/D
2V/div
OUTPUT
W
100mV/div
vs. TEMPERATURE
50kΩ, 100kΩ
TEMPERATURE (°C)
(MAX5460)
200ns/div
MAX5460 toc03
MAX5460 toc06