DATASHEET
X9015
FN8157
Rev 6.00
August 14, 2015
Low Noise, Low Power, Volatile Single Digitally Controlled (XDCP™)
Potentiometer
The Intersil X9015 is a 32 tap potentiometer that is volatile.
The device consists of a string of 31 resistors that can be
programmed to connect the RW/VW wiper output with any of
the nodes between the connecting resistors. The connection
point of the wiper is determined by information
communicated to the device on the 3-wire port. The 3-wire
port changes the tap position by a falling edge on the
increment pin. The direction the wiper moves is determined by
the state of the up/down pin. The wiper position at power up is
Tap #15.
Features
• 32 taps
• Three-wire up/down serial interface
• VCC = 2.7V–5V
• Operating ICC = 50µA max.
• Standby current = 1µA max.
• RTOTAL = 10k, 50k
• Packages 8 Ld SOIC, 8 Ld MSOP
The X9015 can be used in a wide variety of applications that
require a digitally controlled variable resistor to set analog
values.
• Pb-free plus anneal available (RoHS compliant)
Pinout
SOIC/MSOP
INC
1
U/D
2
RH/VH
3
VSS
X9015
4
8
VCC
7
CS
6
RL/VL
5
RW/VW
Block Diagram
U/D
INC
CS
VCC (Supply Voltage)
Control
Device Select
(CS)
RH/VH
31
30
29
RH/VH
Up/Down
(U/D)
Increment
(INC)
5-Bit
Up/Down
Counter
One 28
of
Thirty
Two
Decoder
RW/VW
RL/VL
Transfer
Gates
Resistor
Array
2
VSS (Ground)
General
VCC
VSS
Control
Circuitry
1
0
RL/VL
RW/VW
Detailed
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X9015
Ordering Information
PART
MARKING
PART NUMBER
X9015W Z
X9015WS8ZT1 (Note)
(No longer available,
recommended replacement:
X9015US8ZT1)
VCC LIMITS (V)
RTOTAL (k)
TEMPERATURE
RANGE (°C)
PACKAGE
(RoHS Compliant)
PKG.
DWG. #
5 ±10%
10
0 to +70
8 Ld SOIC
Tape and Reel
M8.15
X9015UM8Z (Note)
DCF
0 to +70
8 Ld MSOP
M8.118
X9015UM8IZ* (Note)
DCD
-40 to +85
8 Ld MSOP
M8.118
X9015US8Z* (Note)
X9015U Z
0 to +70
8 Ld SOIC
M8.15
X9015US8IZ* (Note)
X9015U Z I
-40 to +85
8 Ld SOIC
M8.15
10
0 to +70
8 Ld SOIC
M8.15
50
0 to +70
8 Ld MSOP
M8.118
-40 to +85
8 Ld MSOP
M8.118
X9015W ZF
X9015WS8Z-2.7* (Note)
(No longer available,
recommended replacement:
X9015US8Z-2.7)
2.7-5.5
X9015UM8Z-2.7* (Note)
DCF
X9015UM8IZ-2.7* (Note)
DCE
X9015US8Z-2.7* (Note)
X9015U ZF
0 to +70
8 Ld SOIC
M8.15
X9015US8IZ-2.7* (Note)
X9015U ZG
-40 to +85
8 Ld SOIC
M8.15
* Add “T1” suffix for tape and reel.
NOTE: Intersil Pb-free plus anneal products employ special Pb-free material sets; molding compounds/die attach materials and 100% matte tin
plate termination finish, which are RoHS compliant and compatible with both SnPb and Pb-free soldering operations. Intersil Pb-free products are
MSL classified at Pb-free peak reflow temperatures that meet or exceed the Pb-free requirements of IPC/JEDEC J STD-020.
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X9015
the counter does not wrap around when clocked to either
extreme.
Pin Descriptions
RH/VH and RL/VL
The high (RH/VH) and low (RL/VL) terminals of the X9015 are
equivalent to the fixed terminals of a mechanical potentiometer.
The minimum voltage is VSS and the maximum is VCC. The
terminology of RL/VL and RH/VH references the relative position
of the terminal in relation to wiper movement direction selected
by the U/D input, and not the voltage potential on the terminal.
RW/VW
RW/Vw is the wiper terminal and is equivalent to the movable
terminal of a mechanical potentiometer. The position of the
wiper within the array is determined by the control inputs. The
wiper terminal series resistance is typically 200 at VCC=5V.
At power up the wiper position is at Tap #15. (VL/RL=Tap #0).
Up/Down (U/D)
The U/D input controls the direction of the wiper movement and
whether the tap position is incremented or decremented.
Increment (INC)
The INC input is negative-edge triggered. Toggling INC will
move the wiper and either increment or decrement the counter
in the direction indicated by the logic level on the U/D input.
Chip Select (CS)
The device is selected when the CS input is LOW. When CS is
returned HIGH while the INC input is also HIGH the X9015 will
be placed in the low power standby mode until the device is
selected once again.
Pin Names
SYMBOL
DESCRIPTION
RH/VH
High terminal
RW/VW
Wiper terminal
RL/VL
Low terminal
VSS
Ground
VCC
Supply voltage
U/D
Up/Down control input
INC
Increment control input
CS
Chip select control input
The electronic switches on the device operate in a “make before
break” mode when the wiper changes tap positions. If the wiper
is moved several positions, multiple taps are connected to the
wiper for tIW (INC to VW change). The RTOTAL value for the
device can temporarily be reduced by a significant amount if the
wiper is moved several positions.
When the device is powered-down, the wiper position is lost.
When power is restored, the wiper is set to Tap #15.
Instructions and Programming
The INC, U/D and CS inputs control the movement of the wiper
along the resistor array. With CS set LOW the device is selected
and enabled to respond to the U/D and INC inputs. HIGH to
LOW transitions on INC will increment or decrement (depending
on the state of the U/D input) a five bit counter. The output of this
counter is decoded to select one of thirty two wiper positions
along the resistive array.
The system may select the X9015, move the wiper and deselect
the device. The new wiper position will be maintained until
changed by the system or until a power-up/down cycle.
The state of U/D may be changed while CS remains LOW. This
allows the host system to enable the device and then move the
wiper up and down until the proper trim is attained.
Mode Selection
CS
INC
U/D
MODE
L
H
Wiper up
L
L
Wiper down
H
X
Standby mode
H
X
X
Standby mode
L
L
X
Normal mode
L
H
Wiper Up (not recommended)
L
L
Wiper Down (not recommended)
Principles Of Operation
There are two sections of the X9015: the input control, counter
and decode section; and the resistor array. The input control
section operates just like an up/down counter. The output of this
counter is decoded to turn on a single electronic switch
connecting a point on the resistor array to the wiper output. The
resistor array is comprised of 31 individual resistors connected
in series.
The wiper, when at either fixed terminal, acts like its mechanical
equivalent and does not move beyond the last position. That is,
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X9015
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Operating Conditions
Temperature under bias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-65°C to +135°C
Storage temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-65°C to +150°C
Voltage on CS, INC, U/D, VH, VL and
VCC with respect to VSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -1V to +7V
V = |VH–VL| . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5V
Lead temperature (soldering 10s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +300°C
IW (10s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .±7.5mA
Temperature Range
Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0°C to +70°C
Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-40°C to +85°C
Supply Voltage (VCC)
X9015. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5V ±10%
X9015-2.7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7V to 5.5V
CAUTION: Stresses above those listed in “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress only rating and operation of the
device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational sections of this specification is not implied.
)
Potentiometer Specifications Over recommended operating conditions unless otherwise stated
SYMBOL
RTOTAL
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS/NOTES
End to End Resistance Variation
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
UNIT
–20
+20
%
VVH
VH/RH Terminal Voltage
0
VCC
V
VVL
VL/RL Terminal Voltage
0
VCC
V
10
mW
Power Rating
RTOTAL 1k
RW
Wiper Resistance
IW = 1mA, VCC = 5V
200
400
RW
Wiper Resistance
IW = 1mA, VCC = 2.7V
400
1000
IW
Wiper Current
3.75
mA
Noise
-3.75
Ref: 1kHz
Resolution
Absolute Linearity (Note 1)
Vw(n)(actual)–Vw(n)(expected)
Relative Linearity (Note 2)
Vw(n+1)–[Vw(n)+MI]
RTOTAL Temperature Coefficient
-120
dBV
3
%
-1
+1
MI (Note 3)
-0.2
+0.2
MI (Note 3)
±300
Ratiometric Temperature Coefficient
CH/CL/CW
Potentiometer Capacitances
ppm/°C
±20
See circuit #3
10/10/25
ppm/°C
pF
Power Up and Down Requirements
The are no restrictions on the power-up or power-down conditions of VCC and the voltages applied to the potentiometer pins
provided that VCC is always more positive than or equal to VH, VL, and VW, i.e., VCC VH, VL, VW. The VCC ramp rate spec is
always in effect.
NOTES:
1. Absolute Linearity is utilized to determine actual wiper voltage versus expected voltage = (Vw(n)(actual)–Vw(n)(expected)) = ±1 Ml Maximum.
2. Relative Linearity is a measure of the error in step size between taps
= VW(n+1) – [Vw(n) + Ml] = ±0.2 Ml.
3. 1 Ml = Minimum Increment = RTOT/31.
4. Typical values are for TA = +25°C and nominal supply voltage.
5. This parameter is periodically sampled and not 100% tested.
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X9015
)
D.C. Operating Specifications Over recommended operating conditions unless otherwise specified
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN.
TYP.
(Note 4)
MAX.
UNITS
ICC1
VCC active current (increment)
CS = VIL, U/D = VIL or VIH and
INC = 0.4V @ max. tCYC
50
µA
ICC2
VCC active current (Store) (EEPROM
Store)
CS = VIH, U/D = VIL or VIH and
INC = VIH @ max. tWR
400
µA
ISB
Standby supply current
CS = VCC – 0.3V, U/D and
INC = VSS or VCC – 0.3V
1
µA
ILI
CS, INC, U/D input leakage current
VIN = VSS to VCC
±10
µA
VIH
CS, INC, U/D input HIGH voltage
VCC x 0.7
VCC + 0.5
V
VIL
CS, INC, U/D input LOW voltage
-0.5
VCC x 0.1
V
CIN (Note 5)
CS, INC, U/D input capacitance
10
pF
TEST CIRCUIT #1
VCC = 5V, VIN = VSS, TA = 25°C,
f = 1MHz
TEST CIRCUIT #2
CIRCUIT #3 SPICE MACRO MODEL
RTOTAL
VH/RH
VH/RH
Test Point
RH
CW
CH
VS
Test Point
VW/RW
V
VL
L/RL
VL/RL
VW/RW
VW
Force
Current
CL
RL
10pF
25pF
10pF
RW
Symbol Table
WAVEFORM
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
Must be
steady
Will be
steady
May change
from Low to
High
Will change
from Low to
High
May change
from High to
Low
Will change
from High to
Low
Don’t Care:
Changes
Allowed
Changing:
State Not
Known
N/A
Center Line
is High
Impedance
A.C. Conditions of Test
Input pulse levels
0V to 3V
Input rise and fall times
10ns
Input reference levels
1.5V
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A.C. Operating Specifications Over recommended operating conditions unless otherwise specified
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
MIN.
TYP. (Note 6)
MAX.
UNIT
tCl
CS to INC setup
100
ns
tlD
INC HIGH to U/D change
100
ns
tDI
U/D to INC setup
2.9
µs
tlL
INC LOW period
1
µs
tlH
INC HIGH period
1
µs
tlC
INC inactive to CS inactive
1
µs
tCPH
CS deselect time (NO STORE)
100
ns
tCPH
CS deselect time (STORE)
10
ms
tIW
INC to Vw change
tCYC
1
INC cycle time
tR, tF (Note 7)
tPU(Note 7)
5
4
µs
INC input rise and fall time
Power up to wiper stable
tR VCC(Note 7) VCC power-up rate
tWR
µs
0.2
Store cycle
5
500
µs
5
µs
50
V/ms
10
ms
A.C. Timing
CS
tCYC
tCI
tIL
tIH
(store)
tCPH
tIC
90%
INC
90%
10%
tID
tDI
tF
tR
U/D
tIW
VW
MI
(8)
NOTES:
6. Typical values are for TA = +25°C and nominal supply voltage.
7. This parameter is periodically sampled and not 100% tested.
8. MI in the A.C. timing diagram refers to the minimum incremental change in the VW output due to a change in the wiper position.
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Performance Characteristics (Typical)
0
-10
-20
-30
NOISE (dB)
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
-100
-110
-120
-130
-140
-150
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110 120
130 140
FREQUENCY (kHz)
150 160
170 180
190 200
FIGURE 1. TYPICAL NOISE
10000
9800
9600
RTOTAL
9400
9200
9000
8800
8600
8400
8200
8000
-55
-45
-35
-25
-15
-5
5
15
25
35
45
55
65
TEMPERATURE
75
85
105 115 125 C°
95
FIGURE 2. TYPICAL RTOTAL VS. TEMPERATURE
0
-50
-100
-150
PPM
-200
-250
-300
-350
-55
-45
-35
-25
-15
-5
5
15
25
35
45
55
65
TEMPERATURE
75
85
95
105
115
125
°C
FIGURE 3. TYPICAL TOTAL RESISTANCE TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT
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Performance Characteristics (Typical) (Continued)
800
700
600
RW ()
500
400
300
200
100
0
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
18
16
TAP
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
VCC = 2.7V
FIGURE 4. TYPICAL WIPER RESISTANCE
40.0%
ABSOLUTE% ERROR
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
-10.0%
-20.0%
-30.0%
-40.0%
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
21
24
27
30
Tap
FIGURE 5. TYPICAL ABSOLUTE% ERROR PER TAP POSITION
20.0%
RELATIVE% ERROR
15.0%
10.0%
5.0%
0.0%
-5.0%
-10.0%
-15.0%
-20.0%
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
21
24
27
30
TAP
FIGURE 6. TYPICAL RELATIVE% ERROR PER TAP POSITION
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Applications Information
Electronic digitally controlled potentiometers provide two powerful application advantages: (1) the variability and reliability of a
solid-state potentiometer, and (2) the flexibility of computer-based digital controls.
Basic Configurations of Electronic Potentiometers
VR
VR
VH/RH
VW/RW
VL/RL
I
THREE-TERMINAL POTENTIOMETER;
VARIABLE VOLTAGE DIVIDER
TWO-TERMINAL VARIABLE RESISTOR;
VARIABLE CURRENT
Basic Circuits
Buffered Reference Voltage
Noninverting Amplifier
Cascading Techniques
R1
+V
+V
+5V
+V
VS
+5V
VW/RW
VREF
VOUT
–
VO
–
OP-07
+
LM308A
+
–5V
X
VW/RW
R2
+V
–5V
R1
VW/RW
VOUT = VW
(a)
VOLTAGE REGULATOR
VIN
VO = (1+R2/R1)VS
OFFSET VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT
VO (REG)
317
(b)
R1
COMPARATOR WITH HYSTERESIS
R2
VS
VS
R1
LT311A
100k
VO
+
10k
10k
VO (REG) = 1.25V (1+R2/R1)+Iadj R2
+12V
}
10k
}
TL072
R2
VO
+
–
Iadj
–
R1
R2
VUL = {R1/(R1+R2)} VO(max)
VLL = {R1/(R1+R2)} VO(min)
-12V
(FOR ADDITIONAL CIRCUITS, SEE AN115.)
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Revision History
The revision history provided is for informational purposes only and is believed to be accurate, but not warranted. Please go to the web to make
sure that you have the latest revision.
DATE
REVISION
August 14, 2015
FN8157.6
CHANGE
Updated Ordering Information on page 2.
Added Revision History and About Intersil sections.
Updated POD M8.118 to most current revision with changes as follows:
Corrected lead width dimension in side view 1 from "0.25 - 0.036" to "0.25 - 0.36"
Updated to new intersil format by adding land pattern and moving dimensions
from table onto drawing.
Updated POD M8.15 to most current revision with changes as follows:
Changed Note 1 "1982" to "1994"
Changed in Typical Recommended Land Pattern the following:
2.41(0.095) to 2.20(0.087)
0.76 (0.030) to 0.60(0.023)
0.200 to 5.20(0.205)
.
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Package Outline Drawing
M8.15
8 LEAD NARROW BODY SMALL OUTLINE PLASTIC PACKAGE
Rev 4, 1/12
DETAIL "A"
1.27 (0.050)
0.40 (0.016)
INDEX
6.20 (0.244)
5.80 (0.228)
AREA
0.50 (0.20)
x 45°
0.25 (0.01)
4.00 (0.157)
3.80 (0.150)
1
2
8°
0°
3
0.25 (0.010)
0.19 (0.008)
SIDE VIEW “B”
TOP VIEW
2.20 (0.087)
SEATING PLANE
5.00 (0.197)
4.80 (0.189)
1.75 (0.069)
1.35 (0.053)
1
8
2
7
0.60 (0.023)
1.27 (0.050)
3
6
4
5
-C-
1.27 (0.050)
0.51(0.020)
0.33(0.013)
SIDE VIEW “A
0.25(0.010)
0.10(0.004)
5.20(0.205)
TYPICAL RECOMMENDED LAND PATTERN
NOTES:
1. Dimensioning and tolerancing per ANSI Y14.5M-1994.
2. Package length does not include mold flash, protrusions or gate burrs.
Mold flash, protrusion and gate burrs shall not exceed 0.15mm (0.006
inch) per side.
3. Package width does not include interlead flash or protrusions. Interlead
flash and protrusions shall not exceed 0.25mm (0.010 inch) per side.
4. The chamfer on the body is optional. If it is not present, a visual index
feature must be located within the crosshatched area.
5. Terminal numbers are shown for reference only.
6. The lead width as measured 0.36mm (0.014 inch) or greater above the
seating plane, shall not exceed a maximum value of 0.61mm (0.024 inch).
7. Controlling dimension: MILLIMETER. Converted inch dimensions are not
necessarily exact.
8. This outline conforms to JEDEC publication MS-012-AA ISSUE C.
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Package Outline Drawing
M8.118
8 LEAD MINI SMALL OUTLINE PLASTIC PACKAGE
Rev 4, 7/11
5
3.0±0.05
A
DETAIL "X"
D
8
1.10 MAX
SIDE VIEW 2
0.09 - 0.20
4.9±0.15
3.0±0.05
5
0.95 REF
PIN# 1 ID
1
2
B
0.65 BSC
GAUGE
PLANE
TOP VIEW
0.55 ± 0.15
0.25
3°±3°
0.85±010
H
DETAIL "X"
C
SEATING PLANE
0.25 - 0.36
0.08 M C A-B D
0.10 ± 0.05
0.10 C
SIDE VIEW 1
(5.80)
NOTES:
(4.40)
(3.00)
1. Dimensions are in millimeters.
(0.65)
(0.40)
(1.40)
TYPICAL RECOMMENDED LAND PATTERN
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2. Dimensioning and tolerancing conform to JEDEC MO-187-AA
and AMSEY14.5m-1994.
3. Plastic or metal protrusions of 0.15mm max per side are not
included.
4. Plastic interlead protrusions of 0.15mm max per side are not
included.
5. Dimensions are measured at Datum Plane "H".
6. Dimensions in ( ) are for reference only.
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