MAX5438:±15V, 128-Tap, Low-Drift Digital Potentiometers

128-Tap, Low-Drift, High-Voltage (±5V to ±15V) Digital Potentiometers in Packages Half the Size of Comparable Devices in 8-Pin SO

The MAX5436-MAX5439 are 128-tap high-voltage (±5V to ±15V) digital potentiometers in packages that are half the size of comparable devices in 8-pin SO. They perform the same function as mechanical potentiometers, but replace the mechanics with a simple digital interface. The digital logic is powered by a separate single +2.7V to +5.25V supply voltage (VCC). The resistor string uses its own analog supplies (VDD and VSS) that require VDD - VSS to be greater than 9V and less than 31.5V. This allows for greater flexibility in voltage ranges that can be used with these devices. Examples of analog supply ranges include not only dual voltages of ±5V to ±15V, but single-supply voltages, such as +10V, +15V, +30V, -30V, and more, as long as the ranges of VDD - VSS and VCC - VSS are met. The MAX5437/MAX5439 include an on-chip, high-voltage, uncommitted amplifier, providing additional reductions in board space and cost. Other features include low 35ppm/°C end-to-end and 5ppm/°C ratio-metric resistor temperature coefficients, a 3-wire SPI™/QSPI™/MICROWIRE™-compatible serial interface, and a power-on reset to midscale. The MAX5436/MAX5438 are available in 10-pin µMAX® packages. The MAX5437/MAX5439 are available in 14-pin TSSOP package. Each device is guaranteed over the extended temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.

Key Features
  • +10V to +30V Single-Supply Operation
  • -28V to -10V Single Negative Supply Operation
  • ±5V to ±15V Dual-Supply Operation
  • 128 Tap Positions
  • Uncommitted High-Voltage Amplifier (MAX5437/MAX5439)
  • Low Temperature Coefficient
    • 35ppm/°C (End-to-End)
    • 5ppm/°C (Ratiometric)
  • Small-Footprint Packages
    • 10-Pin µMAX (MAX5436/MAX5438)
    • 14-Pin TSSOP (MAX5437/MAX5439)
  • Glitchless Switching Between the Resistor Taps
  • 3-Wire SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE-Compatible Serial Interface
  • 50kΩ/100kΩ End-to-End Resistances
  • Power-On Reset: Wiper Goes to Midscale (Position 64)
MAX5436, MAX5437, MAX5438, MAX5439: Pin Configuration
MAX5436, MAX5437, MAX5438, MAX5439: Pin Configuration
Applications/Uses
  • Audio Volume Control
  • Data Acquisition Systems
  • LCD Screen Contrast Adjustment
  • Low-Drift Programmable-Gain Amplifiers
  • Mechanical Potentiometer Replacements
DataSheet
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MAX5436-MAX5439 Data SheetMAX5436-MAX5439.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
MAX5436Linear13-Wire Serial SPIVolatile12850253590060µMAX/10$3.51 @1k
MAX543750TSSOP/14$4.73 @1k
MAX5438100µMAX/10$3.51 @1k
MAX5439100TSSOP/14$4.73 @1k
Quality and Environmental Data
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX5438EUBNo Longer AvailableMAX5438EUB+µMAX,;10 pin;15.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX5438EUB+ActiveµMAX,;10 pin;15.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX5438EUB+TActiveµMAX,;10 pin;15.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX5438EUB-TNo Longer AvailableMAX5438EUB+TuMAX;10 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX5436-MAX5439.pdf MAX5439
Scaling Power-Supply Slopes with a Reliable Power-On Reset (POR) MAX5495
Stack References for Higher Adjustable Voltages from a Digital Pot MAX5465
MAX5438.pdf MAX5438
MAX5436-MAX5439.pdf MAX5439