X9317WS8ZT1

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Digital Potentiometer
• Characteristics:
  • Package: WS8 (8-pin SOIC)
  • Essence: Non-volatile, digitally controlled potentiometer
  • Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Supply Voltage Range: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Resistance Taper: Linear
• Number of Potentiometers: 1
• Resolution: 64 taps
• End-to-End Resistance: 10kΩ
• Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Interface: Serial (3-wire)

Detailed Pin Configuration

The X9317WS8ZT1 has the following pin configuration:

1. VCC: Power supply voltage input
2. H: High terminal of the potentiometer
3. W: Wiper terminal of the potentiometer
4. L: Low terminal of the potentiometer
5. CS: Chip select input for serial communication
6. SCK: Serial clock input
7. SI: Serial data input
8. SO: Serial data output

Functional Features

• Non-volatile memory: The X9317WS8ZT1 retains its settings even when power is removed.
• Digital control: The potentiometer can be adjusted digitally using a microcontroller or other digital interface.
• Low power consumption: The IC operates with low power requirements, making it suitable for battery-powered devices.
• Small form factor: The WS8 package allows for compact designs.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Non-volatile memory ensures that the potentiometer retains its settings.
• Digital control provides precise adjustment capabilities.
• Low power consumption extends battery life.
• Small form factor allows for space-efficient designs.

Disadvantages

• Limited resolution of 64 taps may not be sufficient for some applications.
• Serial interface may require additional components for communication.

Working Principles

The X9317WS8ZT1 is based on the principle of a digital potentiometer. It consists of a resistive element with a wiper that can be moved digitally to adjust the resistance. The position of the wiper determines the output resistance between the high and low terminals. The IC uses non-volatile memory to store the wiper position, ensuring that the resistance setting is retained even when power is removed.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The X9317WS8ZT1 is commonly used in various applications, including:

1. Audio Equipment: Digital potentiometers are used for volume control and tone adjustment in audio amplifiers, mixers, and other audio devices.
2. Industrial Control Systems: The IC can be employed in industrial automation systems for precise resistance adjustments in control circuits.
3. Test and Measurement Instruments: Digital potentiometers find applications in equipment such as oscilloscopes and signal generators for calibration and signal conditioning purposes.
4. Consumer Electronics: Devices like televisions, set-top boxes, and gaming consoles utilize digital potentiometers for user interface controls.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. X9C103S: Similar digital potentiometer with 100 taps and a smaller package (SOIC-8).
2. MCP4131: Digital potentiometer with 128 taps and SPI interface.
3. AD8403: Multi-channel digital potentiometer with 256 taps and I2C interface.

These alternative models offer different specifications and features, providing options for various application requirements.

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