GENERAL OVERVIEW
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
    Automotive electronics adjustment
    Gain control and offset adjustment