CAT5138: Digital Potentiometer (POT), 128-Taps, I2C Interface

CAT5136, CAT5137, and CAT5138 are a family of digital POTs operating like mechanical potentiometers in various configurations. The tap points between the 127 equal resistive elements are connected to the wiper output via CMOS switches. The switches are controlled by a 7-bit Wiper Control Register (WCR) via the I2C serial bus. CAT5136 is configured as a variable resistor. CAT5137 and CAT5138 are resistive voltage dividers, with one terminal of the potentiometer connected to GND. CAT5137 and CAT5138 have different device IDs, which makes it possible to use both on the same I2C bus. Upon power-up, the WCR is set to mid-scale (1000000).

Features
  • Single Linear digital POT with 128 Taps
  • I2C Interface
  • Low Standby Current
  • End-to-End Resistance of 10 kΩ, 50 kΩ and 100 kΩ
  • Wiper goes to Midscale at Power-up
  • Digital Supply Range (VDD): 2.7 V to 5.5 V
  • Industrial Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
Benefits
  • High Resolution
  • Easy to Integrate in Application
  • Low Power Loss
Applications
  • LCD Screen Adjustment
  • Volume Control
  • Mechanical Potentiometer Replacement
  • Gain Adjustment
  • Line Impedance Matching
  • VCOM Setting Adjustments
End Products
  • Industrial Equipment
Data Sheets (1)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
Digital Potentiometer (POT), 128-Tap, with I2C InterfaceCAT5136/D (171.0kB)1
Package Drawings (1)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevision
SC-88 (SC-70 6 Lead), 1.25x2419AD (59.9kB)A
Order Information
ProductStatusCompliancePackageMSL*ContainerBudgetary Price/Unit
CAT5138SDI-10GT3ActivePb-free Halide freeSC-88-6 / SC-70-6419AD1Tape and Reel3000$0.8666
Specifications
Product# of Pots# of TapsTypeControl InterfaceResistance Typ (kΩ)VH Max (V)Wiper Position MemoryVDD Max (V)
CAT5138SDI-10GT31128PotentiometerI2C10VCCNo5.5
Digital Potentiometer (POT), 128-Tap, with I2C Interface (171.0kB) CAT5138
SC-88 (SC-70 6 Lead), 1.25x2 CM1213A