X9241AYVZ

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Digital Potentiometer
• Characteristics: Non-volatile, 10-bit resolution, 100kΩ resistance range
• Package: SOIC-8
• Essence: Provides a digitally controlled variable resistor
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Resolution: 10 bits
• Resistance Range: 100kΩ
• Number of Channels: 1
• Supply Voltage: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Endurance: 100,000 write cycles
• Data Retention: 100 years

Detailed Pin Configuration

The X9241AYVZ IC has the following pin configuration:

1. VCC: Power supply voltage input
2. SDA: Serial data input/output
3. SCL: Serial clock input
4. A0: Address input bit 0
5. A1: Address input bit 1
6. WP: Write protect input
7. H: Terminal for high terminal of potentiometer
8. L: Terminal for low terminal of potentiometer

Functional Features

• Non-volatile memory: The X9241AYVZ retains its settings even when power is removed.
• Digital control: Allows precise adjustment of resistance using digital signals.
• Low power consumption: Operates with a supply voltage as low as 2.7V.
• I²C interface: Supports easy communication with microcontrollers.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Non-volatile memory ensures settings are retained during power cycles. - Precise digital control allows for accurate resistance adjustments. - Low power consumption makes it suitable for battery-powered applications. - I²C interface simplifies integration with microcontrollers.

Disadvantages: - Limited to a single channel, suitable for single potentiometer applications only. - Operating temperature range may not be suitable for extreme environments.

Working Principles

The X9241AYVZ is based on the concept of a digital potentiometer. It consists of a resistor network and a digital control circuit. The resistance value can be adjusted by sending digital signals through the I²C interface. The non-volatile memory ensures that the resistance setting is retained even when power is removed.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The X9241AYVZ is commonly used in various applications, including:

1. Audio Equipment: Allows precise volume control in audio amplifiers and mixers.
2. Industrial Control Systems: Provides adjustable resistance for calibration and control purposes.
3. Test and Measurement Instruments: Enables accurate signal conditioning and calibration.
4. Consumer Electronics: Used in devices such as TVs, set-top boxes, and gaming consoles for control and calibration.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. X9241AWVZ: Similar to X9241AYVZ but with a different package (TSSOP-8).
2. X9242AYVZ: Dual-channel version of X9241AYVZ with two independent potentiometers.
3. X9251AYVZ: Higher resolution (12-bit) version of X9241AYVZ for more precise adjustments.

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