The DS3901 is a triple, 8-bit nonvolatile (NV) variable
resistor. Each of the resistors has two setting registers,
which are selectable by software or by pin configura-
tion. The selected register determines the value of the
variable resistor. Additionally, all three resistors have a
high-impedance setting. Resistor R0 has the additional
flexibility of allowing an external shunt resistor to pro-
vide increased dynamic range. Internal address set-
tings allow the DS3901 slave address to be
programmed to one of 128 possible addresses. The
DS3901 also features an optional password-protection
scheme that allows the protection of sensitive data.
Features
♦
Three 256-Position Linear Digital Resistors
♦
Full-Scale Resistances 50kΩ, 30kΩ, 20kΩ
♦
Dual NV Settings for Each Resistor
♦
♦
♦
♦
Low Temperature-Coefficient Resistors
I
2
C Serial Interface
Wide Operating Voltage (2.4V to 5.5V)
Two-Level Password Write Protection
DS3901
♦
232 Bytes of User EEPROM
♦
Programmable Slave Address
♦
-40°C to +95°C Operating Temperature Range
Applications
Optical Transceivers
Optical Transponders
Instrumentation and Industrial Controls
RF Power Amps
Audio Power-Amp Biasing
Replacement for Mechanical Variable Resistors
and DIP Switches
PART
Ordering Information
TEMP RANGE
RESISTOR
VALUES FOR
R0, R1, AND R2
PIN-
PACKAGE
DS3901E+ -40°C to +95°C
50kΩ, 30kΩ, 20kΩ 14 TSSOP
+Denotes
lead-free package.
Pin Configuration
TOP VIEW
SCL 1
SDA
ADD_SEL
2
3
+
14 V
CC
13 N.C.
DS3901
12 H2
11 L2
10 H1
9
8
H0
L0
BK_SEL 4
DIS 5
N.C. 6
GND 7
TSSOP
Typical Operating Circuit appears at end of data sheet.
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Triple, 8-Bit NV Variable Resistor
with Dual Settings and User EEPROM
DS3901
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Voltage on V
CC,
SDA, SCL Relative to GND .........-0.5V to +6.0V
Voltage on ADD_SEL, BK_SEL, DIS Relative
to GND .................-0.5V to (V
CC
+ 0.5V), not to exceed +6.0V
Voltage on H0, H1, H2, L2, L0 Relative to GND........-0.5V to +6.0V
Maximum Resistor Current....................................................3mA
Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40°C to +95°C
Programming Temperature Range .........................0°C to +70°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-55°C to +125°C
Soldering Temperature ....................................Refer to IPC/JEDEC
J-STD-020 Specification
Maximum Switch Current ......................................................3mA
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.