Description

🔧 Key Features:

• Digitally Controlled Potentiometer

• 8-bit Resolution – 256 Wiper Positions

• Total Resistance Options: Common values include 10kΩ, 50kΩ, 100kΩ (check part suffix)

• Non-volatile EEPROM memory stores wiper position

• Up/Down Control or Serial Interface (varies by model)

• Operates from a Single +5V Supply

• Low Power Consumption

📦 Technical Specifications:

• Power Supply: +2.7V to +5.5V

• Interface Type: Up/Down control or 3-wire digital (depending on version)

• Wiper Resistance: Typically 400Ω

• Temperature Range: 0°C to +70°C (Commercial)

• End-to-End Resistance Tolerance: ±20%

⚙️ Applications:

• Digital volume control

• LCD contrast and brightness control

• Offset and gain adjustment

• Programmable filters

• Calibration of sensor circuits

• Replacing mechanical potentiometers in embedded systems

📝 Notes:

• The MAX516 is ideal for use in systems where automated or remote adjustment of resistance is needed.

• No mechanical wear, making it more reliable than traditional trimmers or pots.

• Retains its last resistance value even after power-down (non-volatile models).