Datasheet
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Dual, 256-Tap, Volatile, Low-Voltage, 
Linear Taper Digital Potentiometer
MAX5392
19-5122; Rev 2; 11/10
                   Ordering Information
                    Functional Diagram
                   General Description
The  MAX5392  dual,  256-tap,  volatile,  low-voltage,  lin-
ear  taper  digital  potentiometer  offers  three  end-to-end 
resistance values of 10kI, 50kI, and 100kI. Operating 
from a single +1.7V to +5.5V power supply, the device 
provides a low 35ppm/NC end-to-end temperature coef-
ficient. The device features an I
2
C interface.
The  small  package  size,  low supply  operating  voltage, 
low  supply  current,  and  automotive  temperature  range 
of  the  MAX5392  makes  the  device  uniquely  suited  for 
the portable consumer market, battery-backup industrial 
applications, and the automotive market.
The MAX5392 is specified over the automotive -40NC to 
+125NC temperature range  and  is available in  a  16-pin 
TSSOP package.
                           Applications
Low-Voltage Battery Applications
Portable Electronics
Mechanical Potentiometer Replacement
Offset and Gain Control
Adjustable Voltage References/Linear Regulators
Automotive Electronics
                                  Features
S  Dual, 256-Tap Linear Taper Positions
S  Single +1.7V to +5.5V Supply Operation
S  Low 12µA Quiescent Supply Current
S  10kI, 50kI, 100kI End-to-End Resistance Values
S  I
2
C-Compatible Interface
S  Wiper Set to Midscale on Power-Up
S  -40NC to +125NC Operating Temperature Range 
Note: All devices are specified over the -40°C to +125NC oper-
ating temperature range. 
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
EVALUATION KIT
AVAILABLE
PART PIN-PACKAGE
END-TO-END
RESISTANCE (kI)
MAX5392LAUE+ 16 TSSOP 10
MAX5392MAUE+ 16 TSSOP 50
MAX5392NAUE+ 16 TSSOP 100
LATCH
I
2
C
CHARGE
PUMP
BYP
GND
V
DD
256 DECODER
256 DECODER
WA
HA LA
HB
WB
LB
LATCH
POR
SCL
SDA
A0
A1
A2
MAX5392










