AD5254 Quad 256-Position I2C Nonvolatile Memory, Digital Potentiometer

The AD5253/AD5254 are quad-channel, I2C®, nonvolatile mem-ory, digitally controlled potentiometers with 64/256 positions, respectively. These devices perform the same electronic adjust-ment functions as mechanical potentiometers, trimmers, and variable resistors. The parts’ versatile programmability allows multiple modes of operation, including read/write access in the RDAC and EEMEM registers, increment/decrement of resistance, resistance changes in ±6 dB scales, wiper setting readback, and extra EEMEM for storing user-defined information, such as memory data for other components, look-up table, or system identification information. The AD5253/AD5254 allow the host I2C controllers to write any of the 64-/256-step wiper settings in the RDAC registers and store them in the EEMEM. Once the settings are stored, they are restored automatically to the RDAC registers at system power-on; the settings can also be restored dynamically. The AD5253/AD5254 provide additional increment, decrement, +6 dB step change, and –6 dB step change in synchronous or asynchronous channel update mode. The increment and decrement functions allow stepwise linear adjustments, with a ± 6 dB step change equivalent to doubling or halving the RDAC wiper setting. These functions are useful for steep-slope, nonlinear adjustments, such as white LED brightness and audio volume control. The AD5253/AD5254 have a patented resistance-tolerance storing function that allows the user to access the EEMEM and obtain the absolute end-to-end resistance values of the RDACs for precision applications. The AD5253/AD5254 are available in TSSOP-20 packages in 1 kΩ, 10 kΩ, 50 kΩ, and 100 kΩ options. All parts are guaranteed to operate over the –40°C to +85°C extended industrial temperature range. 1The terms nonvolatile memory and EEMEM are used interchangeably. 2The terms digital potentiometer and RDAC are used interchangeably.

The parts’ versatile programmability allows multiple modes of operation, including read/write access in the RDAC and EEMEM registers, increment/decrement of resistance, resistance changes in ±6 dB scales, wiper setting readback, and extra EEMEM for storing user-defined information, such as memory data for other components, look-up table, or system identification information.

The AD5253/AD5254 allow the host I2C controllers to write any of the 64-/256-step wiper settings in the RDAC registers and store them in the EEMEM. Once the settings are stored, they are restored automatically to the RDAC registers at system power-on; the settings can also be restored dynamically.

The AD5253/AD5254 provide additional increment, decrement, +6 dB step change, and –6 dB step change in synchronous or asynchronous channel update mode. The increment and decrement functions allow stepwise linear adjustments, with a ± 6 dB step change equivalent to doubling or halving the RDAC wiper setting. These functions are useful for steep-slope, nonlinear adjustments, such as white LED brightness and audio volume control.

The AD5253/AD5254 have a patented resistance-tolerance storing function that allows the user to access the EEMEM and obtain the absolute end-to-end resistance values of the RDACs for precision applications.

The AD5253/AD5254 are available in TSSOP-20 packages in 1 kΩ, 10 kΩ, 50 kΩ, and 100 kΩ options. All parts are guaranteed to operate over the –40°C to +85°C extended industrial temperature range.

1The terms nonvolatile memory and EEMEM are used interchangeably.

2The terms digital potentiometer and RDAC are used interchangeably.

Features and Benefits
  • Quad 256-position resolution
  • 1 kΩ, 10 kΩ, 50 kΩ, 100 kΩ
  • Nonvolatile memory1 stores wiper settings w/write protection
  • Power-on refreshed to EEMEM settings in 300 μs typ
  • EEMEM rewrite time = 540 μs typ
  • Resistance tolerance stored in nonvolatile memory
  • 12 extra bytes in EEMEM for user-defined information
  • I2C-compatible serial interface
  • Direct read/write access of RDAC2 and EEMEM registers
  • Predefined linear increment/decrement commands
  • Predefined ±6 dB step change commands
  • See data sheet for additional features
Digital to Analog Converters
IBIS Models
Software & Systems Requirements
Data Sheets
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AD5253/AD5254: Dual 64-/256-Position I2C® Nonvolatile Memory Digital Potentiometers Data Sheet (Rev. C)PDF 408 kB
Application Notes
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AN-1291: Digital Potentiometers: Frequently Asked Questions (Rev. A)PDF 805 kB
AN-729: Evaluation Kit for the AD5254 Quad 256-Position I²C-Compatible Nonvolatile Memory Digital Potentiometer (Rev. 0)PDF 826 kB
AN-686: Implementing an I2C® Reset (Rev. 0)PDF 44 kB
User Guides
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UG-236: Evaluation Board for the AD5254 Digital PotentiometerPDF 573 kB
Frequently Asked Questions
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Order Information
Part NumberPackagePacking QtyTemp RangePrice 100-499Price 1000+RoHS
AD5254BRU1 Production20 ld TSSOPOTH 75-40 to 105C00N
AD5254BRU1-RL7 Production20 ld TSSOPREEL 1000-40 to 105C00N
AD5254BRU100 Production20 ld TSSOPOTH 75-40 to 105C00N
AD5254BRU100-RL7 Production20 ld TSSOPREEL 1000-40 to 105C3.312.98N
AD5254BRU50 Last Time Buy20 ld TSSOPOTH 75-40 to 105C00N
AD5254BRUZ1 Production20 ld TSSOPOTH 75-40 to 105C2.862.58Y
AD5254BRUZ1-RL7 Production20 ld TSSOPREEL 1000-40 to 105C2.862.58Y
AD5254BRUZ10 Production20 ld TSSOPOTH 75-40 to 105C2.862.58Y
AD5254BRUZ10-RL7 Production20 ld TSSOPREEL 1000-40 to 105C2.862.58Y
AD5254BRUZ100 Production20 ld TSSOPOTH 75-40 to 105C2.862.58Y
AD5254BRUZ100-RL7 Production20 ld TSSOPREEL 1000-40 to 105C2.862.58Y
AD5254BRUZ50 Production20 ld TSSOPOTH 75-40 to 105C2.862.58Y
AD5254BRUZ50-RL7 Production20 ld TSSOPREEL 1000-40 to 105C2.862.58Y
Evaluation Boards
Part NumberDescriptionPriceRoHS
EVAL-AD5254SDZEvaluation Board59Y
EVAL-SDP-CB1ZEvaluation Controller Board99Y
Reference Materials
AD5253/AD5254: Dual 64-/256-Position I2C® Nonvolatile Memory Digital Potentiometers Data Sheet (Rev. C) ad5253
AD5254 IBIS Model ad5254
AD5254 Evaluation Software (Rev. B) ad5254
AN-1291:数字电位计:常见问题解答 (Rev. A) ad8402
AN-1291: Digital Potentiometers: Frequently Asked Questions (Rev. A) ad8402
AN-686: 实现I²C®复位 (Rev. 0) adg729
AN-729: AD5254四通道256位I2C兼容型非易失性存储器数字电位计评估套件 (Rev. 0) ad5254
AN-729: Evaluation Kit for the AD5254 Quad 256-Position I²C-Compatible Nonvolatile Memory Digital Potentiometer (Rev. 0) ad5254
AN-686: Implementing an I2C® Reset (Rev. 0) ad7993
UG-236: Evaluation Board for the AD5254 Digital Potentiometer ad5253
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