DATASHEET
X93256
FN8188
Rev 2.00
February 1, 2008
Dual Digitally Controlled Potentiometers (XDCPs™)
The Intersil X93256 is a dual digitally controlled
potentiometer (XDCP). The device consists of two resistor
arrays, wiper switches, a control section, and nonvolatile
memory. The wiper positions are controlled by individual
Up/Down interfaces.
Features
• Dual solid-state potentiometers
• Individual Up/Down interfaces
• 32 wiper tap points per potentiometer
- Wiper position stored in nonvolatile memory and
recalled on power-up
A potentiometer is implemented by a resistor array
composed of 31 resistive elements and a wiper switching
network. The position of each wiper element is controlled by
a set of independent CS, U/D, and INC inputs. The position
of the wiper can be stored in nonvolatile memory and then
be recalled upon a subsequent power-up operation.
• 31 resistive elements per potentiometer
- Temperature compensated
- Maximum resistance tolerance of ±25%
- Terminal voltage, 0 to VCC
Each potentiometer is connected as a three-terminal
variable resistor and can be used in a wide variety of
applications including:
• Low power CMOS
- VCC = 2.7V to 5.5V.
- Active current, 200µA typical per potentiometer
- Standby current, 4µA max per potentiometer
• Bias and Gain Control
• LCD Contrast Adjustment
• High reliability
- Endurance 200,000 data changes per bit
- Register data retention, 100 years
Pinout
X93256
(14 LD TSSOP)
TOP VIEW
• RTOTAL value = 12.5k, 50k
14
RH1
• Package
- 14 Ld TSSOP
2
13
U/D1
• Pb-free available (RoHS compliant)
CS1
3
12
INC1
INC2
4
11
VCC
U/D2
5
10
CS2
RH2
6
9
RL2
VSS
7
8
Rw2
Rw1
1
RL1
*NC can be left unconnected, or connected to
any voltage between VSS and VCC.
Ordering Information
VCC LIMITS (V)
RTOTAL (k)
TEMPERATURE
RANGE (°C)
2.7 to 5.5
50
-40 to +85
14 Ld TSSOP (4.4mm)
50
-40 to +85
14 Ld TSSOP (4.4mm) (Pb-free) M14.173
X9325 6WVG
12.5
-40 to +85
14 Ld TSSOP (4.4mm)
X93256WV14IZ-2.7* X9325 6WZG
(Note)
12.5
-40 to +85
14 Ld TSSOP (4.4mm) (Pb-free) M14.173
PART NUMBER
X93256UV14I-2.7*
PART MARKING
X9325 6UVG
X93256UV14IZ-2.7* X9325 6UZG
(Note)
X93256WV14I-2.7*
PACKAGE
PKG.
DWG. #
M14.173
M14.173
*Add "T1" suffix for tape and reel.Please refer to TB347 for details on reel specifications.
NOTE: These Intersil Pb-free plastic packaged products employ special Pb-free material sets; molding compounds/die attach materials and 100%
matte tin plate PLUS ANNEAL - e3 termination finish, which is 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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X93256
Block Diagram
DETAILED SINGLE POTENTIOMETER DESCRIPTION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
U/D1
VCC (SUPPLY VOLTAGE)
RH1
30k
INC1
CS1
5-BIT
NONVOLATILE
MEMORY
UP/DOWN
(INC1 AND INC2)
CONTROL
AND
MEMORY
RL1
STORE AND
CONTROL
RECALL
CIRCUITRY
RH2
DEVICE SELECT
(CS1 AND CS2)
RW2
RL2
RH1
31
30
29
RW1
(U/D1 AND U/D2)
INCREMENT
5-BIT
UP/DOWN
COUNTER
28
ONE
OF
THIRTY
TWO
DECODER
TRANSFER
GATES
RW
RESISTOR
ARRAY
2
1
VCC
0
VSS
RL1
VSS (GROUND)
Pin Descriptions
TSSOP
SYMBOL
1
RW1
RW1. The RW1 pin of the X93256 is the wiper terminal of the first potentiometer, which is equivalent to the movable
terminal of a mechanical potentiometer.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
2
RL1
RL1. The RH1 and RL1 pins of the X93256 are equivalent to the fixed terminals of a mechanical potentiometer. The
minimum voltage is VSS and the maximum is VCC. The terminology of RH1 and RL1 references the relative position of
the terminal in relation to wiper movement direction selected by the U/D input.
3
CS1
Chip Select 1 (CS1). The first potentiometer is selected when the CS1 input is LOW. The current counter value is stored
in nonvolatile memory when CS1 is returned HIGH while the INC1 input is also HIGH. After the store operation is
complete, the first potentiometer of the X93256 will be placed in the low power standby mode until the first potentiometer
is selected once again.
4
INC2
Increment 2 (INC2). The INC2 input is negative-edge triggered. Toggling INC2 will move the wiper of the second
potentiometer and either increment or decrement the counter in the direction indicated by the logic level on the U/D2
input.
5
U/D2
Up/Down 2 (U/D2). The U/D2 input controls the direction of the second potentiometer wiper movement and whether the
counter for the second potentiometer is incremented or decremented.
6
RH2
RH2. The RH2 and RL2 pins of the X93256 are equivalent to the fixed terminals of a mechanical potentiometer. The
minimum voltage is VSS and the maximum is VCC. The terminology of RH2 and RL2 references the relative position of
the wiper terminal for the second potentiometer in relation to the wiper movement direction selected by the U/D2 input.
7
VSS
Ground.
8
RW2
RW2. The RW2 pin of the X93256 is the wiper terminal of the second potentiometer, which is equivalent to the movable
terminal of a mechanical potentiometer.
9
RL2
RL2. The RH2 and RL2 pins of the X93256 are equivalent to the fixed terminals of a mechanical potentiometer. The
minimum voltage is VSS and the maximum is VCC. The terminology of RH2 and RL2 references the relative position of
the wiper terminal for the second potentiometer in relation to the wiper movement direction selected by the U/D2 input.
10
CS2
Chip Select 2 (CS2). The second potentiometer is selected when the CS2 input is LOW. The current counter value is
stored in nonvolatile memory when CS2 is returned HIGH while the INC2 input is also HIGH. After the store operation is
complete, the second potentiometer of the X93256 will be placed in the low power standby mode until the second
potentiometer is selected once again.
11
VCC
Supply Voltage.
12
INC1
Increment 1(INC1). The INC1 input is negative-edge triggered. Toggling INC1 will move the wiper of the first
potentiometer and either increment or decrement the counter in the direction indicated by the logic level on the U/D1
input.
13
U/D1
Up/Down 1 (U/D1). The U/D1 input controls the direction of the first potentiometer wiper movement and whether the
counter for the first potentiometer is incremented or decremented.
14
RH1
RH1. The RH1 and RL1 pins of the X93256 are equivalent to the fixed terminals of a mechanical potentiometer. The
minimum voltage is VSS and the maximum is VCC. The terminology of RH1 and RL1 references the relative position of
the wiper terminal for the first potentiometer in relation to the wiper movement direction selected by the U/D1 input.
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X93256
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Thermal Information
Voltage on CS, INC, U/D, RH, RL and VCC
with respect to VSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -1V to +6.5V
Maximum resistor current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2mA
Temperature under bias. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-65C to +135C
Storage temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-65°C to +150°C
Maximum reflow temperature (40s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +240°C
Pb-free reflow profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see link below
http://www.intersil.com/pbfree/Pb-FreeReflow.asp
Recommended Operating Conditions
Temperature Range
Industrial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-40°C to +85°C
Supply Voltage
VCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7V to 5.5V (Note 6)
CAUTION: Do not operate at or near the maximum ratings listed for extended periods of time. Exposure to such conditions may adversely impact product reliability and
result in failures not covered by warranty.
NOTES:
1. Absolute linearity is utilized to determine actual wiper resistance vs expected resistance = (VH(n)(actual) - VH(n)(expected)) = ±1 Ml Maximum.
n = 1 .. 29 only.
2. Relative linearity is a measure of the error in step size between taps = VH(n+1) - [VH(n) + Ml] = ±0.5 Ml, n = 1 .. 29 only.
3. 1 Ml = Minimum Increment = RTOT/31.
4. Typical values are for TA = +25°C and nominal supply voltage.
5. Limits established by characterization and are not production tested.
6. When performing multiple write operations, VCC must not decrease by more than 150mV from its initial value.
7. Parts are 100% tested at +25°C. Temperature limits established by characterization and are not production tested.
Potentiometer Characteristics Over recommended operating conditions, unless otherwise stated.
SYMBOL
RTOT
VR
PARAMETER
End-to-End Resistance
MIN
(Note 7)
TYP
(Note 4)
MAX
(Note 7)
UNIT
W option
9.375
12.5
15.625
k
U option
37.5
50
62.5
k
VCC
V
1
mW
(Note 6)
TEST CONDITIONS/NOTES
RH, RL Terminal Voltages
0
Power Rating
RTOTAL 50k(Note 5)
Noise
Ref: 1kHz (Note 5)
RW
Wiper Resistance
((Note 5)
1100
IW
Wiper Current
(Notes 5)
0.6
mA
Resolution
CH/CL/CW
dBV
(Note 6)
3
Absolute Linearity (Note 1)
VH(n)(actual) - VH(n)(expected)
Relative Linearity (Note 2)
VH(n+1) - [VH(n) + MI]
RTOTAL Temperature Coefficient
(Note 5)
Potentiometer Capacitances
See “Circuit #2 SPICE Macro Model” on
page 4
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-120
%
±1
MI
(Note 3)
±0.5
MI
(Note 3)
±35
ppm/°C
10/10/25
pF
(Note 5)
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X93256
DC Operating Characteristics
SYMBOL
ICC1
ICC2
ISB
Over recommended operating conditions, unless otherwise stated.
TYP
(Note 4)
MAX
(Note 7)
UNIT
CS = VIL, U/D = VIL or VIH and
INC = 0.4V @ max. tCYC VCC = 3V
50
250
µA
CS = VIL, U/D = VIL or VIH and
INC = 0.4V @ max. tCYC VCC = 5V
200
300
PARAMETER
MIN
(Note 7)
TEST CONDITIONS
VCC Active Current (Increment)
VCC Active Current (Store)
(EEPROM Store)
Standby Supply Current
CS = VIH, U/D = VIL or VIH and
INC = VIH @ max. tWR VCC = 3V
600
µA
CS = VIH, U/D = VIL or VIH and
INC = VIH @ max. tWR VCC = 5V
1400
µA
CS = VCC - 0.3V, U/D and INC = VSS or
VCC - 0.3V VCC = 3V
1
µA
CS = VCC - 0.3V, U/D and INC = VSS or
VCC - 0.3V VCC = 5V
4
µA
±1
µA
ILI
CS input Leakage Current
VIN = VCC
ILI
CS input Leakage Current
VCC = 3V, CS = 0
60
100
150
µA
ILI
CS input Leakage Current
VCC = 5V, CS = 0
120
200
250
µA
ILI
INC, U/D Input Leakage Current
VIN = VSS to VCC
±1
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 6)
CS, INC, U/D Input Capacitance
10
pF
VCC = 3V, VIN = VSS, TA = +25°C,
f = 1MHz (Note 5)
AC Conditions of Test
Endurance and Data Retention
PARAMETER
MIN
UNIT
Minimum endurance
200,000
Data changes per bit
Data retention
100
Years
Test Circuit #1
Input pulse levels
0V to 3V
Input rise and fall times
10ns
Input reference levels
1.5V
Circuit #2 SPICE Macro Model
TEST POINT
RTOTAL
VH/RH
RH
CH
CL
CW
RL
10pF
25pF
10pF
AC Operating Characteristics Over recommended operating conditions, unless otherwise specified. In the table, CS, INC, U/D, RH and
RL are used to refer to either CS1 or CS2, etc.
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
MIN
(Note 7)
TYP
(Note 4)
MAX
(Note 7)
UNIT
tCl
CS to INC Setup
100
ns
tlD
INC HIGH to U/D Change
100
ns
tDI
U/D to INC Setup
100
ns
tlL
INC LOW Period
1
µs
tlH
INC HIGH Period
1
µs
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X93256
AC Operating Characteristics Over recommended operating conditions, unless otherwise specified. In the table, CS, INC, U/D, RH and
RL are used to refer to either CS1 or CS2, etc. (Continued)
SYMBOL
tlC
MIN
(Note 7)
PARAMETER
INC Inactive to CS Inactive
TYP
(Note 4)
MAX
(Note 7)
UNIT
1
µs
tCPH
CS Deselect Time (No store)
250
ns
tCPH
CS Deselect Time (Store)
10
ms
tCYC
INC Cycle Time
2
µs
tR, tF
(Note 5)
INC Input Rise and Fall time
tR VCC
(Note 5)
VCC Power-up Rate
tWR
0.2
Store Cycle
5
500
µs
50
V/ms
10
ms
AC Timing
CS
tCYC
tCI
tIL
tIH
tIC
(STORE)
tCPH
90%
INC
90%
10%
tID
tDI
tF
tR
U/D
Note: CS, INC, U/D, RH and RL are used to refer
to either CS1 or CS2, etc.
Power-up and Power-down Requirements
Up/Down (U/D)
There 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 and VL, i.e., VCC VH,VL. The VCC ramp
rate specification is always in effect.
The U/D input controls the direction of a single potentiometer’s
wiper movement and whether the counter is incremented or
decremented.
Pin Descriptions
In the text, CS, INC, U/D, RH, RW , and RL are used to refer to
either CS1 or CS2, etc. Note: These signals can be applied
independently or at the same time.
RH and RL
The RH and RL pins of the X93256 are equivalent to the fixed
terminals of a mechanical potentiometer. The minimum voltage
is VSS and the maximum is VCC. The terminology of RH and
RL references the relative position of the terminal in relation to
wiper movement direction selected by the U/D input per
potentiometer.
RW
The RW pin of the X93256 is the wiper terminal of the
potentiometer, which is equivalent to the movable terminal of a
mechanical potentiometer.
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Increment (INC)
The INC input is negative-edge triggered. Toggling INC will
move the wiper and either increment or decrement the
pertaining potentiometer’s counter in the direction indicated by
the logic level on the pertaining potentiometer’s U/D input.
Chip Select (CS)
A potentiometer is selected when the pertaining CS input is LOW.
Its current counter value is stored in nonvolatile memory when the
pertaining CS is returned HIGH while the pertaining INC input is
also HIGH. After the store operation is complete the affected
potentiometer will be placed in the low power standby mode until
the potentiometer is selected once again.
Principles of Operation
There are multiple sections for each potentiometer in the
X93256: an input control, a counter and decode section; the
nonvolatile memory; and a resistor array. Each input control
section operates just like an up/down counter. The output of
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X93256
this counter is decoded to turn on a single electronic switch
connecting a point on the resistor array to the wiper output.
Under the proper conditions, the contents of the counter can
be stored in nonvolatile memory and retained for future use.
Each resistor array is comprised of 31 individual resistors
connected in series. At either end of the array and between
each resistor is an electronic switch that transfers the
connection at that point to the wiper.
Each wiper, when at either fixed terminal, acts like its
mechanical equivalent and does not move beyond the last
position. That is, the counter does not wrap around when
clocked to either extreme.
If the wiper is moved several positions, multiple taps are
connected to the wiper for tIW (INC to VW change). The
2-terminal resistance value for the device can temporarily
change by a significant amount if the wiper is moved several
positions.
When the device is powered-down, the last wiper position
stored will be maintained in the nonvolatile memory for each
potentiometer. When power is restored, the contents of the
memory are recalled and each wiper is set to the value last
stored.
Instructions and Programming
The INC, U/D and CS inputs control the movement of the
pertaining wiper along the resistor array. With CS set LOW the
pertaining potentiometer 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 5-bit counter. The output of this counter is decoded to
select one of thirty two wiper positions along the resistive array.
The state of U/D may be changed while CS remains LOW. This
allows the host system to enable the device and then move
each 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
Store Wiper Position
X
X
Standby Current
L
X
No Store, Return to Standby
L
H
Wiper Up (not recommended)
L
L
Wiper Down (not recommended)
H
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
The value of the counter is stored in nonvolatile memory
whenever each CS transitions HIGH while the pertaining INC
input is also HIGH. In order to avoid an accidental store during
power-up, each CS must go HIGH with VCC during initial
power-up. When left open, each CS pin is internally pulled up
to VCC by an internal 30k resistor.
The system may select the X93256, move any wiper and
deselect the device without having to store the latest wiper
position in nonvolatile memory. After the wiper movement is
performed as previously described and once the new position
is reached, the system must keep INC LOW while taking CS
HIGH. The new wiper position will be maintained until changed
by the system or until a power-up/down cycle recalled the
previously stored data. In order to recall the stored position of
the wiper on power-up, the CS pin must be held HIGH.
This procedure allows the system to always power-up to a
preset value stored in nonvolatile memory; then during system
operation minor adjustments could be made. The adjustments
might be based on user preference, system parameter
changes due to temperature drift, or other system trim
requirements.
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X93256
Thin Shrink Small Outline Plastic Packages (TSSOP)
M14.173
N
INDEX
AREA
E
0.25(0.010) M
E1
2
SYMBOL
3
0.05(0.002)
-A-
INCHES
GAUGE
PLANE
-B1
14 LEAD THIN SHRINK SMALL OUTLINE PLASTIC
PACKAGE
B M
L
A
D
-C-
e
A2
A1
b
0.10(0.004) M
0.25
0.010
SEATING PLANE
c
0.10(0.004)
C A M
B S
MIN
1. These package dimensions are within allowable dimensions of
JEDEC MO-153-AC, Issue E.
MILLIMETERS
MIN
MAX
NOTES
A
-
0.047
-
1.20
-
A1
0.002
0.006
0.05
0.15
-
A2
0.031
0.041
0.80
1.05
-
b
0.0075
0.0118
0.19
0.30
9
c
0.0035
0.0079
0.09
0.20
-
D
0.195
0.199
4.95
5.05
3
E1
0.169
0.177
4.30
4.50
4
e
0.026 BSC
0.65 BSC
-
E
0.246
0.256
6.25
6.50
-
L
0.0177
0.0295
0.45
0.75
6
8o
0o
N
NOTES:
MAX
14
0o
14
7
8o
Rev. 2 4/06
2. Dimensioning and tolerancing per ANSI Y14.5M-1982.
3. Dimension “D” 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.
4. Dimension “E1” does not include interlead flash or protrusions. Interlead flash and protrusions shall not exceed 0.15mm (0.006 inch) per
side.
5. The chamfer on the body is optional. If it is not present, a visual index
feature must be located within the crosshatched area.
6. “L” is the length of terminal for soldering to a substrate.
7. “N” is the number of terminal positions.
8. Terminal numbers are shown for reference only.
9. Dimension “b” does not include dambar protrusion. Allowable dambar
protrusion shall be 0.08mm (0.003 inch) total in excess of “b” dimension at maximum material condition. Minimum space between protrusion and adjacent lead is 0.07mm (0.0027 inch).
10. Controlling dimension: MILLIMETER. Converted inch dimensions
are not necessarily exact. (Angles in degrees)
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