DS1808:Dual Log Digital Potentiometer

Digital Audio Potentiometer Provides High Voltage Bipolar Compatibility

The DS1808 is a dual-channel, digitally controlled, log-taper potentiometer. Each potentiometer is comprised of 32 wiper terminal positions plus a mute position. The device has three accessible potentiometer terminals that include the high-side terminal (H), the low-side terminal (L), and the wiper terminal (W). The resolution of the DS1808 is shown in Figure 8 and represents 1dB per step for the first 12 taps, 2dB per step for the next 12 taps and 3dB per step for the bottom 8 taps, providing a total attenuation range of 60dB. The mute position of the DS1808 provides greater than 90dB of attenuation. The wiper position on the resistor ladder is selected via a 6-bit register, whose value is controlled by the industry-standard 2-wire interface. The interface consists of two control signals: SDA and SCL. The DS1808 is available in a standard 45kΩ resistor value. The DS1808 is specified to operate over the industrial temperature range (-40°C to +85°C) and is available in the 16-pin SOIC package. The DS1808 was designed for low-cost, stereo volume control applications. The device is specified to operate from ±12V ±10% supplies and accept a maximum input signal range of ±12V.

Key Features
  • Two 32-position log-tapers
  • 60dB attenuation range:
    • -1dB per step (12 taps)
    • -2dB per step (12 taps)
    • -3dB per step (8 taps)
    • -90dB low-end attenuation
  • 2-Wire Interface Control
  • Power Supply: Dual ±12V
  • Maximum Voltage Across Potentiometers: ±12V
  • Standard Resistance Value: 45kΩ
  • Packages: 16-Pin SOIC
  • Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
DS1808: Block Diagram
DS1808: Block Diagram
DataSheet
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DS1808 Data SheetDS1808.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberTaperPOTsControl InterfaceWiper MemoryStepsREND-TO-END
(kΩ)
Res. Tol.
(%)
Temp. Coeff.
(ppm/°C)
Wiper Resistance
(Ω)
ICC @5V
(µA)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
typtypmaxSee Notes
DS1808Log22-Wire AddressableVolatile32452075030025SOIC(N)/16$2.44 @1k
Quality and Environmental Data
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Ordering Information
Part NumberNotesStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
DS1808Z-05050kohmsNo Longer AvailableDS1808Z-050+SOIC(N),;16 pin;61.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
DS1808Z-050+50kohmsActiveSOIC(N),;16 pin;61.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
DS1808Z-050+T&R50kohmsActiveSOIC(N),;16 pin;61.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
DS1808Z-050/T&R50kohmsNo Longer AvailableDS1808Z-050+T&RSOIC(N),;16 pin;61.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
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