MAX5407:32-Tap Audio Logarithmic Taper Digital Potentiometer

The MAX5407 SOT-PoT™ is a logarithmic taper digital potentiometer with 32 tap points that has 1dB steps between taps. This device is ideal for audio applications, such as volume control and fading/balancing audio signals. The MAX5407 consists of a resistor string and CMOS switches that are digitally controlled through a simple 2-wire serial interface. This device performs the same function as a mechanical potentiometer. The device has a fixed end-to-end resistance of 20kΩ and features zero-crossing detection to minimize the audible noise generated by the wiper transitions. This device has nominal resistor temperature coefficients of 35ppm/°C end-to-end and 5ppm/°C ratiometric. The MAX5407 is available in a space saving 8-pin SOT23 package and is guaranteed from -40°C to +85°C.

Key Features
  • Miniature 3mm x 3mm 8-Pin SOT23 Package
  • Logarithmic Taper with 1dB Steps Between Taps
  • 32 Tap Positions
  • Low 0.35µA Supply Current
  • +2.7V to +5.5V Single-Supply Operation
  • Zero-Crossing Detection to Minimize Audible Clicks During Wiper Transitions
  • Simple Up/Down 2-Wire Serial Data Interface
  • Power-On Reset
    • Wiper Goes to Maximum Attenuation (Lowest Tap Position)
  • 20kΩ End-to-End Resistance
MAX5407: Functional Diagram
MAX5407: Functional Diagram
Applications/Uses
  • Audio Volume Control
  • Fading/Balancing Audio Signals
  • Mechanical Potentiometer Replacements
DataSheet
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MAX5407 Data SheetMAX5407.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
MAX5407Log1Direction+ClockVolatile322025354000.35SOT/8$0.96 @1k
Quality and Environmental Data
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Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX5407EKAActiveSOT,;8 pin;9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX5407EKA+ActiveSOT,;8 pin;9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX5407EKA+TActiveSOT,;8 pin;9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX5407EKA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX5407EKA+TSOT,;8 pin;9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
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