General Description
The MAX5456/MAX5457 dual, logarithmic taper digital potentiometers feature a simple pushbutton interface that controls volume and balance in audio applications. Each potentiometer has 32 tap points and replaces mechanical potentiometers. Refer to the MAX5408–MAX5411 data sheet for SPI versions of the MAX5456/ MAX5457.

FEATUREs
♦ SmartWiper Control Provides Accelerated Wiper Motion
♦ Debounced Pushbutton Interface with Internal Pullup Resistors
♦ Logarithmic Taper with 2dB Steps Between Taps
♦ Single +2.7V to +5.5V or Dual ±2.7V Supply Operation
♦ Low 0.5µA Standby Supply Current
♦ Clickless Switching
♦ 10kΩ End-to-End Fixed Resistance Value
♦ Mute Function to -90dB (typ)
♦ Power-On Reset to -12dB Wiper Position
♦ 32 Tap Positions for Each Wiper
♦ Small 16-Pin QSOP Package

APPLICATIONs
    Stereo Volume Control
    Fading and Balancing Stereo Signals
    Stereo Blending and Mixing