GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD5161 provides a compact 3 mm × 4.9 mm packaged solution for 256-position adjustment applications. These devices perform the same electronic adjustment function as mechanical potentiometers or variable resistors, with enhanced resolution, solid-state reliability, and superior low temperature coefficient performance.

FEATURES
    256-position
    End-to-end resistance 5 kΩ, 10 kΩ, 50 kΩ, 100 kΩ
    Compact MSOP-10 (3 mm × 4.9 mm) package
    Pin selectable SPI/I2C compatible interface
    Extra package address decode pin AD0
    Full read/write of wiper register
    Power-on preset to midscale
    Single supply 2.7 V to 5.5 V
    Low temperature coefficient 45 ppm/°C
    Low power, IDD = 8 µA
    Wide operating temperature −40°C to +125°C
    SDO output allows multiple device daisy-chaining
    Evaluation board available

APPLICATIONS
    Mechanical potentiometer replacement in new designs
    Transducer adjustment of pressure, temperature, position,
        chemical, and optical sensors
    RF amplifier biasing
    Gain control and offset adjustment