MCP434X/436X 7/8-Bit Quad SPI Digital POT with Non-Volatile Memory (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP43X1 Quad Potentiometers P3A P3W P3B CS SCK SDI VSS P1B P1W P1A P2A P2W P2B VDD SDO RESET WP P0B P0W P0A 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 12 12 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 P2B P2W P3A P2A P3W TSSOP 20 19 18 17 16 1 SDI 4 VSS 5 EP 21 6 7 8 9 10 P0A 2 3 VDD 13 RESET 12 WP 11 P0B P0W CS SCK 15 14 SDO P1A P3B P1B * Quad Resistor Network * Potentiometer or Rheostat configuration options * Resistor Network Resolution - 7-bit: 128 Resistors (129 Taps) - 8-bit: 256 Resistors (257 Taps) * RAB Resistances options of: - 5 k - 10 k - 50 k - 100 k * Zero Scale to Full Scale Wiper operation * Low Wiper Resistance: 75 (typical) * Low Tempco: - Absolute (Rheostat): 50 ppm typical (0C to 70C) - Ratiometric (Potentiometer): 15 ppm typical * Non-volatile Memory - Automatic Recall of Saved Wiper Setting - WiperLockTM Technology * SPI serial interface (10 MHz, modes 0,0 & 1,1) - High-Speed Read/Writes to wiper registers - Read/Write to Data EEPROM registers - Serially enabled EEPROM write protect * Resistor Network Terminal Disconnect Feature via Terminal Control (TCON) Register * Reset input pin * Write Protect Feature: - Hardware Write Protect (WP) Control pin - Software Write Protect (WP) Configuration bit * Brown-out reset protection (1.5V typical) * Serial Interface Inactive current (2.5 uA typical) * High-Voltage Tolerant Digital Inputs: Up to 12.5V * Supports Split Rail Applications * Internal weak pull-up on all digital inputs * Wide Operating Voltage: - 2.7V to 5.5V - Device Characteristics Specified - 1.8V to 5.5V - Device Operation * Wide Bandwidth (-3 dB) Operation: - 2 MHz (typical) for 5.0 k device * Extended temperature range (-40C to +125C) Package Types (Top View) P1W Features 4x4 QFN MCP43X2 Quad Rheostat P3W P3B CS SCK SDI VSS P1B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 P2W P2B VDD SDO P0B P0W P1W TSSOP DS22233A-page 1 MCP434X/436X Device Block Diagram VDD VSS CS SCK SDI SDO WP RESET Power-up/ Brown-out Control Resistor Network 0 (Pot 0) SPI Serial Interface Module & Control Logic (WiperLockTM Technology) Wiper 0 & TCON0 Register P0A P0W P0B P1A Resistor Network 1 (Pot 1) P1W Wiper 1 & TCON0 Register Memory (16x9) Wiper0 (V & NV) Wiper1 (V & NV) Wiper2 (V & NV) Wiper3 (V & NV) P1B P2A Resistor Network 2 (Pot 2) TCON0 TCON1 STATUS Data EEPROM (5 x 9-bits) P2W Wiper 2 & TCON1 Register P2B P3A Resistor Network 3 (Pot 3) P3W Wiper 3 & TCON1 Register P3B RAM No Mid-Scale 5.0, 10.0, 50.0, 100.0 75 129 1.8V to 5.5V 4 Rheostat RAM No Mid-Scale 5.0, 10.0, 50.0, 100.0 75 129 1.8V to 5.5V MCP4341 4 Potentiometer (1) SPI EE Yes NV Wiper 5.0, 10.0, 50.0, 100.0 75 129 2.7V to 5.5V MCP4342 4 Rheostat SPI EE Yes NV Wiper 5.0, 10.0, 50.0, 100.0 75 129 2.7V to 5.5V MCP4351 (3) 4 Potentiometer (1) SPI RAM No Mid-Scale 5.0, 10.0, 50.0, 100.0 75 257 1.8V to 5.5V MCP4352 (3) 4 Rheostat SPI RAM No Mid-Scale 5.0, 10.0, 50.0, 100.0 75 257 1.8V to 5.5V MCP4361 4 Potentiometer (1) SPI EE Yes NV Wiper 5.0, 10.0, 50.0, 100.0 75 257 2.7V to 5.5V MCP4362 4 Rheostat SPI EE Yes NV Wiper 5.0, 10.0, 50.0, 100.0 75 257 2.7V to 5.5V Note 1: 2: 3: SPI Resistance (typical) RAB Options (k) Wiper - RW () # of Taps WiperLock Technology 4 Potentiometer (1) SPI MCP4332 (3) Device Wiper Configuration POR Wiper Setting Memory Type MCP4331 (3) # of POTs Control Interface Device Features VDD Operating Range (2) Floating either terminal (A or B) allows the device to be used as a Rheostat (variable resistor). Analog characteristics only tested from 2.7V to 5.5V unless otherwise noted. Please check Microchip web site for device release and availability. DS22233A-page 2 (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP434X/436X 1.0 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Absolute Maximum Ratings Voltage on VDD with respect to VSS ................ -0.6V to +7.0V Voltage on CS, SCK, SDI, SDI/SDO, WP, and RESET with respect to VSS ................................... -0.6V to 12.5V Voltage on all other pins (PxA, PxW, PxB, and SDO) with respect to VSS ............................ -0.3V to VDD + 0.3V Input clamp current, IIK (VI < 0, VI > VDD, VI > VPP ON HV pins) ......................20 mA Output clamp current, IOK (VO < 0 or VO > VDD) ..................................................20 mA Maximum output current sunk by any Output pin ......................................................................................25 mA Maximum output current sourced by any Output pin ......................................................................................25 mA Maximum current out of VSS pin .................................100 mA Maximum current into VDD pin ....................................100 mA Maximum current into PXA, PXW & PXB pins ............2.5 mA Storage temperature ....................................-65C to +150C Ambient temperature with power applied .....................................................................-40C to +125C Package power dissipation (TA = +50C, TJ = +150C) TSSOP-14................................................................1000 mW TSSOP-20................................................................ 1110 mW QFN-20 (4x4) ...........................................................2320 mW Soldering temperature of leads (10 seconds) ............. +300C ESD protection on all pins ................................... 4 kV (HBM), .......................................................................... 300V (MM) Maximum Junction Temperature (TJ) ......................... +150C (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. Notice: Stresses above those listed under "Maximum Ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only and functional operation of the device at those or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational listings of this specification is not implied. Exposure to maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability. DS22233A-page 3 MCP434X/436X AC/DC CHARACTERISTICS Standard Operating Conditions (unless otherwise specified) Operating Temperature -40C TA +125C (extended) DC Characteristics All parameters apply across the specified operating ranges unless noted. VDD = +2.7V to 5.5V, 5 k, 10 k, 50 k, 100 k devices. Typical specifications represent values for VDD = 5.5V, TA = +25C. Parameters Sym Min Typ Max Units Conditions Supply Voltage VDD 2.7 -- 5.5 V 1.8 -- 2.7 V Serial Interface only. VSS -- 12.5V V VDD 4.5V VSS -- VDD + 8.0V V VDD < 4.5V -- -- 1.65 V RAM retention voltage (VRAM) < VBOR CS, SDI, SDO, SCK, WP, RESET pin Voltage Range VHV VDD Start Voltage to ensure Wiper Reset VBOR VDD Rise Rate to ensure Power-on Reset VDDRR Delay after device exits the reset state (VDD > VBOR) TBORD -- 10 20 s IDD -- -- 450 A Serial Interface Active, VDD = 5.5V, CS = VIL, SCK @ 5 MHz, write all 0's to volatile Wiper 0 (address 0h) -- -- 1 mA EE Write Current, VDD = 5.5V, CS = VIL, SCK @ 5 MHz, write all 0's to non-volatile Wiper 0 (address 2h) -- 2.5 5 A Serial Interface Inactive, CS = VIH, VDD = 5.5V -- 0.55 1 mA Serial Interface Active, VDD = 5.5V, CS = VIHH, SCK @ 5 MHz, decrement non-volatile Wiper 0 (address 2h) Supply Current (Note 10) (Note 9) The CS pin will be at one of three input levels (VIL, VIH or VIHH). (Note 6) V/ms Note 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: Resistance is defined as the resistance between terminal A to terminal B. INL and DNL are measured at VW with VA = VDD and VB = VSS. MCP43X1 only. MCP43X2 only, includes VWZSE and VWFSE. Resistor terminals A, W and B's polarity with respect to each other is not restricted. This specification by design. Non-linearity is affected by wiper resistance (RW), which changes significantly over voltage and temperature. 8: The MCP43X1 is externally connected to match the configurations of the MCP43X2, and then tested. 9: POR/BOR is not rate dependent. 10: Supply current is independent of current through the resistor network. DS22233A-page 4 (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP434X/436X AC/DC CHARACTERISTICS (CONTINUED) Standard Operating Conditions (unless otherwise specified) Operating Temperature -40C TA +125C (extended) DC Characteristics Parameters Resistance ( 20%) Resolution Step Resistance Nominal Resistance Match All parameters apply across the specified operating ranges unless noted. VDD = +2.7V to 5.5V, 5 k, 10 k, 50 k, 100 k devices. Typical specifications represent values for VDD = 5.5V, TA = +25C. Sym Min RAB 4.0 5 6.0 k -502 devices (Note 1) 8.0 10 12.0 k -103 devices (Note 1) (| RABWC RABMEAN |) / RABMEAN (| RBWWC RBWMEAN |) / RBWMEAN Wiper Resistance (Note 3, Note 4) RW Nominal Resistance Tempco RAB/T Ratiometeric Tempco VWB/T Max Units Conditions 40.0 50 60.0 k -503 devices (Note 1) 80.0 100 120.0 k -104 devices (Note 1) N RS Typ 257 Taps 8-bit No Missing Codes 129 Taps 7-bit No Missing Codes -- RAB / (256) -- 8-bit Note 6 -- RAB / (128) -- 7-bit Note 6 MCP43X1 devices only -- 0.2 1.50 % -- 0.2 1.25 % -- 0.2 1.0 % -- 0.2 1.0 % -- 0.25 1.75 % -- 0.25 1.50 % -- 0.25 1.25 % -- 0.25 1.25 % -- 75 160 VDD = 5.5 V, IW = 2.0 mA, code = 00h -- 75 300 VDD = 2.7 V, IW = 2.0 mA, code = 00h -- 50 -- ppm/C TA = -20C to +70C -- 100 -- ppm/C TA = -40C to +85C -- 150 -- ppm/C TA = -40C to +125C -- 15 -- ppm/C Code = Midscale (80h or 40h) Code = Full Scale Note 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: Resistance is defined as the resistance between terminal A to terminal B. INL and DNL are measured at VW with VA = VDD and VB = VSS. MCP43X1 only. MCP43X2 only, includes VWZSE and VWFSE. Resistor terminals A, W and B's polarity with respect to each other is not restricted. This specification by design. Non-linearity is affected by wiper resistance (RW), which changes significantly over voltage and temperature. 8: The MCP43X1 is externally connected to match the configurations of the MCP43X2, and then tested. 9: POR/BOR is not rate dependent. 10: Supply current is independent of current through the resistor network. (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. DS22233A-page 5 MCP434X/436X AC/DC CHARACTERISTICS (CONTINUED) Standard Operating Conditions (unless otherwise specified) Operating Temperature -40C TA +125C (extended) DC Characteristics All parameters apply across the specified operating ranges unless noted. VDD = +2.7V to 5.5V, 5 k, 10 k, 50 k, 100 k devices. Typical specifications represent values for VDD = 5.5V, TA = +25C. Parameters Sym Min Typ Max Units Conditions Resistor Terminal Input Voltage Range (Terminals A, B and W) VA,VW,VB Vss -- VDD V Maximum current through A, W or B IW -- -- 2.5 mA Note 6, Worst case current through wiper when wiper is either Full Scale or Zero Scale. Leakage current into A, W or B IWL -- 100 -- nA MCP43X1 PxA = PxW = PxB = VSS -- 100 -- nA MCP43X2 PxB = PxW = VSS Note 5, Note 6 Note 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: Resistance is defined as the resistance between terminal A to terminal B. INL and DNL are measured at VW with VA = VDD and VB = VSS. MCP43X1 only. MCP43X2 only, includes VWZSE and VWFSE. Resistor terminals A, W and B's polarity with respect to each other is not restricted. This specification by design. Non-linearity is affected by wiper resistance (RW), which changes significantly over voltage and temperature. 8: The MCP43X1 is externally connected to match the configurations of the MCP43X2, and then tested. 9: POR/BOR is not rate dependent. 10: Supply current is independent of current through the resistor network. DS22233A-page 6 (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP434X/436X AC/DC CHARACTERISTICS (CONTINUED) Standard Operating Conditions (unless otherwise specified) Operating Temperature -40C TA +125C (extended) DC Characteristics All parameters apply across the specified operating ranges unless noted. VDD = +2.7V to 5.5V, 5 k, 10 k, 50 k, 100 k devices. Typical specifications represent values for VDD = 5.5V, TA = +25C. Parameters Sym Min Typ Max Units Full Scale Error (MCP43X1 only) (8-bit code = 100h, 7-bit code = 80h) VWFSE -6.0 -0.1 -- LSb -4.0 -0.1 -- LSb -3.5 -0.1 -- LSb -2.0 -0.1 -- LSb Zero Scale Error (MCP43X1 only) (8-bit code = 00h, 7-bit code = 00h) VWZSE Potentiometer Integral Non-linearity INL Potentiometer Differential Non-linearity DNL Bandwidth -3 dB (See Figure 2-54, load = 30 pF) BW Conditions 5 k 10 k 8-bit 3.0V VDD 5.5V 7-bit 3.0V VDD 5.5V 8-bit 3.0V VDD 5.5V 7-bit 3.0V VDD 5.5V -0.8 -0.1 -- LSb 8-bit 3.0V VDD 5.5V -0.5 -0.1 -- LSb 7-bit 3.0V VDD 5.5V -0.5 -0.1 -- LSb 100 k 8-bit 3.0V VDD 5.5V -0.5 -0.1 -- LSb 7-bit 3.0V VDD 5.5V -- +0.1 +6.0 LSb 5 k 8-bit 3.0V VDD 5.5V 7-bit 3.0V VDD 5.5V 10 k 8-bit 3.0V VDD 5.5V -- +0.1 +3.0 LSb -- +0.1 +3.5 LSb -- +0.1 +2.0 LSb -- +0.1 +0.8 LSb 50 k 50 k 7-bit 3.0V VDD 5.5V 8-bit 3.0V VDD 5.5V -- +0.1 +0.5 LSb 7-bit 3.0V VDD 5.5V -- +0.1 +0.5 LSb 100 k 8-bit 3.0V VDD 5.5V -- +0.1 +0.5 LSb 7-bit 3.0V VDD 5.5V -1 0.5 +1 LSb 8-bit -0.5 0.25 +0.5 LSb 7-bit 3.0V VDD 5.5V MCP43X1 devices only (Note 2) 3.0V VDD 5.5V MCP43X1 devices only (Note 2) -0.5 0.25 +0.5 LSb 8-bit -0.25 0.125 +0.25 LSb 7-bit -- 2 -- MHz 5 k -- 2 -- MHz -- 1 -- MHz -- 1 -- MHz -- 200 -- kHz 8-bit Code = 80h -- 200 -- kHz 7-bit Code = 40h -- 100 -- kHz 100 k 8-bit Code = 80h -- 100 -- kHz 7-bit Code = 40h 10 k 50 k 8-bit Code = 80h 7-bit Code = 40h 8-bit Code = 80h 7-bit Code = 40h Note 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: Resistance is defined as the resistance between terminal A to terminal B. INL and DNL are measured at VW with VA = VDD and VB = VSS. MCP43X1 only. MCP43X2 only, includes VWZSE and VWFSE. Resistor terminals A, W and B's polarity with respect to each other is not restricted. This specification by design. Non-linearity is affected by wiper resistance (RW), which changes significantly over voltage and temperature. 8: The MCP43X1 is externally connected to match the configurations of the MCP43X2, and then tested. 9: POR/BOR is not rate dependent. 10: Supply current is independent of current through the resistor network. (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. DS22233A-page 7 MCP434X/436X AC/DC CHARACTERISTICS (CONTINUED) Standard Operating Conditions (unless otherwise specified) Operating Temperature -40C TA +125C (extended) DC Characteristics All parameters apply across the specified operating ranges unless noted. VDD = +2.7V to 5.5V, 5 k, 10 k, 50 k, 100 k devices. Typical specifications represent values for VDD = 5.5V, TA = +25C. Parameters Sym Rheostat Integral Non-linearity MCP43X1 (Note 4, Note 8) MCP43X2 devices only (Note 4) R-INL Min Typ Max Units -1.5 0.5 +1.5 LSb -8.25 +4.5 +8.25 LSb -1.125 0.5 +1.125 LSb -6.0 +4.5 +6.0 LSb -1.5 0.5 +1.5 LSb -5.5 +2.5 +5.5 LSb -1.125 0.5 +1.125 LSb -4.0 +2.5 +4.0 LSb -1.5 0.5 +1.5 LSb -2.0 +1 +2.0 LSb -1.125 0.5 +1.125 LSb -1.5 +1 +1.5 LSb -1.0 0.5 +1.0 LSb -1.5 +0.25 +1.5 LSb -0.8 0.5 +0.8 LSb -1.125 +0.25 +1.125 LSb Conditions 5 k 8-bit 5.5V, IW = 900 A 3.0V, IW = 480 A (Note 7) 7-bit 5.5V, IW = 900 A 3.0V, IW = 480 A (Note 7) 10 k 8-bit 5.5V, IW = 450 A 3.0V, IW = 240 A (Note 7) 7-bit 5.5V, IW = 450 A 3.0V, IW = 240 A (Note 7) 50 k 8-bit 5.5V, IW = 90 A 3.0V, IW = 48 A (Note 7) 7-bit 5.5V, IW = 90 A 3.0V, IW = 48 A (Note 7) 100 k 8-bit 5.5V, IW = 45 A 3.0V, IW = 24 A (Note 7) 7-bit 5.5V, IW = 45 A 3.0V, IW = 24 A (Note 7) Note 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: Resistance is defined as the resistance between terminal A to terminal B. INL and DNL are measured at VW with VA = VDD and VB = VSS. MCP43X1 only. MCP43X2 only, includes VWZSE and VWFSE. Resistor terminals A, W and B's polarity with respect to each other is not restricted. This specification by design. Non-linearity is affected by wiper resistance (RW), which changes significantly over voltage and temperature. 8: The MCP43X1 is externally connected to match the configurations of the MCP43X2, and then tested. 9: POR/BOR is not rate dependent. 10: Supply current is independent of current through the resistor network. DS22233A-page 8 (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP434X/436X AC/DC CHARACTERISTICS (CONTINUED) Standard Operating Conditions (unless otherwise specified) Operating Temperature -40C TA +125C (extended) DC Characteristics All parameters apply across the specified operating ranges unless noted. VDD = +2.7V to 5.5V, 5 k, 10 k, 50 k, 100 k devices. Typical specifications represent values for VDD = 5.5V, TA = +25C. Parameters Sym Min Typ Max Units Rheostat Differential Non-linearity MCP43X1 (Note 4, Note 8) MCP43X2 devices only (Note 4) R-DNL -0.5 0.25 +0.5 LSb -1.0 +0.5 +1.0 LSb -0.375 0.25 +0.375 LSb -0.75 +0.5 +0.75 LSb -0.5 0.25 +0.5 LSb -1.0 +0.25 +1.0 LSb -0.375 0.25 +0.375 LSb -0.75 +0.5 +0.75 LSb -0.5 0.25 +0.5 LSb -0.5 0.25 +0.5 LSb -0.375 0.25 +0.375 LSb -0.375 0.25 +0.375 LSb -0.5 0.25 +0.5 LSb -0.5 0.25 +0.5 LSb -0.375 0.25 +0.375 LSb -0.375 0.25 +0.375 LSb Conditions 5 k 8-bit 5.5V, IW = 900 A 3.0V (Note 7) 7-bit 5.5V, IW = 900 A 3.0V (Note 7) 10 k 8-bit 5.5V, IW = 450 A 3.0V (Note 7) 7-bit 5.5V, IW = 450 A 3.0V (Note 7) 8-bit 5.5V, IW = 90 A 7-bit 5.5V, IW = 90 A 100 k 8-bit 5.5V, IW = 45 A 7-bit 5.5V, IW = 45 A 50 k 3.0V (Note 7) 3.0V (Note 7) 3.0V (Note 7) 3.0V (Note 7) Capacitance (PA) CAW -- 75 -- pF f =1 MHz, Code = Full Scale Capacitance (Pw) CW -- 120 -- pF f =1 MHz, Code = Full Scale Capacitance (PB) CBW -- 75 -- pF f =1 MHz, Code = Full Scale Note 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: Resistance is defined as the resistance between terminal A to terminal B. INL and DNL are measured at VW with VA = VDD and VB = VSS. MCP43X1 only. MCP43X2 only, includes VWZSE and VWFSE. Resistor terminals A, W and B's polarity with respect to each other is not restricted. This specification by design. Non-linearity is affected by wiper resistance (RW), which changes significantly over voltage and temperature. 8: The MCP43X1 is externally connected to match the configurations of the MCP43X2, and then tested. 9: POR/BOR is not rate dependent. 10: Supply current is independent of current through the resistor network. (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. DS22233A-page 9 MCP434X/436X AC/DC CHARACTERISTICS (CONTINUED) Standard Operating Conditions (unless otherwise specified) Operating Temperature -40C TA +125C (extended) DC Characteristics Parameters All parameters apply across the specified operating ranges unless noted. VDD = +2.7V to 5.5V, 5 k, 10 k, 50 k, 100 k devices. Typical specifications represent values for VDD = 5.5V, TA = +25C. Sym Min Typ Max Units Conditions Digital Inputs/Outputs (CS, SDI, SDO, SCK, WP, RESET) V 2.7V VDD 5.5V (Allows 2.7V Digital VDD with 5V Analog VDD) -- V 1.8V VDD 2.7V 0.2VDD V 0.45 VDD -- 0.5 VDD -- -- -- VHYS -- 0.1VDD -- V High Voltage Input Entry Voltage VIHH 8.5 -- 12.5 (6) V High Voltage Input Exit Voltage VIHH -- -- VDD + 0.8V V High Voltage Limit VMAX -- -- 12.5 (6) V Pin can tolerate VMAX or less. Schmitt Trigger High Input Threshold VIH Schmitt Trigger Low Input Threshold VIL Hysteresis of Schmitt Trigger Inputs Output Low Voltage (SDO) VOL Output High Voltage (SDO) VOH -- Threshold for WiperLockTM Technology VSS -- 0.3VDD V IOL = 5 mA, VDD = 5.5V VSS -- 0.3VDD V IOL = 1 mA, VDD = 1.8V 0.7VDD -- VDD V IOH = -2.5 mA, VDD = 5.5V 0.7VDD -- VDD V IOL = -1 mA, VDD = 1.8V Note 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: Resistance is defined as the resistance between terminal A to terminal B. INL and DNL are measured at VW with VA = VDD and VB = VSS. MCP43X1 only. MCP43X2 only, includes VWZSE and VWFSE. Resistor terminals A, W and B's polarity with respect to each other is not restricted. This specification by design. Non-linearity is affected by wiper resistance (RW), which changes significantly over voltage and temperature. 8: The MCP43X1 is externally connected to match the configurations of the MCP43X2, and then tested. 9: POR/BOR is not rate dependent. 10: Supply current is independent of current through the resistor network. DS22233A-page 10 (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP434X/436X AC/DC CHARACTERISTICS (CONTINUED) Standard Operating Conditions (unless otherwise specified) Operating Temperature -40C TA +125C (extended) DC Characteristics All parameters apply across the specified operating ranges unless noted. VDD = +2.7V to 5.5V, 5 k, 10 k, 50 k, 100 k devices. Typical specifications represent values for VDD = 5.5V, TA = +25C. Parameters Sym Min Typ Max Units Weak Pull-up Current IPU -- -- 1.75 mA Internal VDD pull-up, VIHH pull-down, VDD = 5.5V, VCS = 12.5V -- 170 -- A CS pin, VDD = 5.5V, VCS = 3V CS Pull-up / Pull-down Resistance RCS -- 16 -- k VDD = 5.5V, VCS = 3V RESET Pull-up Resistance RRESET -- 16 -- k VDD = 5.5V, VRESET = 0V Input Leakage Current IIL -1 -- 1 A VIN = VDD (all pins) and VIN = VSS (all pins except RESET) CIN, COUT -- 10 -- pF fC = 20 MHz 0h -- 1FFh hex 8-bit device -- 1FFh hex 7-bit device hex All Terminals connected Pin Capacitance Conditions RAM (Wiper, TCON) Value Value Range N 0h TCON POR/BOR Setting 1FF EEPROM Endurance -- EEPROM Range N 0h Initial NV Wiper POR/BOR Setting N 080h hex 8-bit WiperLock Technology = Off 040h hex 7-bit WiperLock Technology = Off Initial EEPROM POR/BOR Setting N 000h hex EEPROM Programming Write Cycle Time tWC -- 3 10 ms PSS -- 0.0015 0.0035 %/% 8-bit VDD = 2.7V to 5.5V, VA = 2.7V, Code = 80h -- 0.0015 0.0035 %/% 7-bit VDD = 2.7V to 5.5V, VA = 2.7V, Code = 40h Endurance 1M -- -- 1FFh Cycles hex Power Requirements Power Supply Sensitivity (MCP43X1) Note 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: Resistance is defined as the resistance between terminal A to terminal B. INL and DNL are measured at VW with VA = VDD and VB = VSS. MCP43X1 only. MCP43X2 only, includes VWZSE and VWFSE. Resistor terminals A, W and B's polarity with respect to each other is not restricted. This specification by design. Non-linearity is affected by wiper resistance (RW), which changes significantly over voltage and temperature. 8: The MCP43X1 is externally connected to match the configurations of the MCP43X2, and then tested. 9: POR/BOR is not rate dependent. 10: Supply current is independent of current through the resistor network. (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. DS22233A-page 11 MCP434X/436X 1.1 SPI Mode Timing Waveforms and Requirements RESET tRST tRSTD SCK Wx FIGURE 1-1: TABLE 1-1: RESET Waveforms. RESET TIMING Standard Operating Conditions (unless otherwise specified) Operating Temperature -40C TA +125C (extended) Timing Characteristics Parameters All parameters apply across the specified operating ranges unless noted. VDD = +2.7V to 5.5V, 5 k, 10 k, 50 k, 100 k devices. Typical specifications represent values for VDD = 5.5V, TA = +25C. Sym Min Typ RESET pulse width tRST 50 RESET rising edge normal mode (Wiper driving and SPI interface operational) tRSTD -- DS22233A-page 12 Max Units -- -- ns -- 20 ns Conditions (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP434X/436X VIHH VIH VIH CS VIL 84 70 72 SCK 83 71 78 79 80 MSb SDO LSb BIT6 - - - - - -1 77 75, 76 SDI MSb IN BIT6 - - - -1 LSb IN 74 73 FIGURE 1-2: TABLE 1-2: # SPI Timing Waveform (Mode = 11). SPI REQUIREMENTS (MODE = 11) Characteristic SCK Input Frequency Symbol Min Max Units FSCK -- -- 60 45 500 45 500 10 20 20 -- -- 10 1 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 50 70 170 -- 70 71 CS Active (VIL or VIHH) to SCK input SCK input high time 72 SCK input low time 73 Setup time of SDI input to SCK edge TDIV2scH 74 77 80 Hold time of SDI input from SCK edge CS Inactive (VIH) to SDO output hi-impedance SDO data output valid after SCK edge TscH2DIL TcsH2DOZ TscL2DOV 83 CS Inactive (VIH) after SCK edge TscH2csI Hold time of CS Inactive (VIH) to CS Active (VIL or VIHH) Note 1: This specification by design. 84 (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. TcsA2scH TscH TscL TcsA2csI 100 1 50 -- MHz MHz ns ns ns ns ns ns ns ns ns ns ns ns ms ns Conditions VDD = 2.7V to 5.5V VDD = 1.8V to 2.7V VDD = 2.7V to 5.5V VDD = 1.8V to 2.7V VDD = 2.7V to 5.5V VDD = 1.8V to 2.7V VDD = 2.7V to 5.5V VDD = 1.8V to 2.7V Note 1 VDD = 2.7V to 5.5V VDD = 1.8V to 2.7V VDD = 2.7V to 5.5V VDD = 1.8V to 2.7V DS22233A-page 13 MCP434X/436X VIH VIHH VIH 82 CS VIL SCK 84 70 83 71 MSb SDO BIT6 - - - - - -1 LSb 75, 76 73 SDI 80 72 MSb IN 77 BIT6 - - - -1 LSb IN 74 FIGURE 1-3: TABLE 1-3: # SPI Timing Waveform (Mode = 00). SPI REQUIREMENTS (MODE = 00) Characteristic Symbol Min Max Units FSCK 10 1 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 50 70 170 85 MHz MHz ns ns ns ns ns ns ns ns ns ns ns -- ns ms ns 70 71 CS Active (VIL or VIHH) to SCK input SCK input high time 72 SCK input low time 73 74 77 80 Setup time of SDI input to SCK edge Hold time of SDI input from SCK edge CS Inactive (VIH) to SDO output hi-impedance SDO data output valid after SCK edge TDIV2scH TscH2DIL TcsH2DOZ TscL2DOV -- -- 60 45 500 45 500 10 20 -- -- 82 SDO data output valid after CS Active (VIL or VIHH) CS Inactive (VIH) after SCK edge TssL2doV -- TscH2csI 100 1 50 SCK Input Frequency 83 Hold time of CS Inactive (VIH) to CS Active (VIL or VIHH) Note 1: This specification by design. 84 DS22233A-page 14 TcsA2scH TscH TscL TcsA2csI -- Conditions VDD = 2.7V to 5.5V VDD = 1.8V to 2.7V VDD = 2.7V to 5.5V VDD = 1.8V to 2.7V VDD = 2.7V to 5.5V VDD = 1.8V to 2.7V Note 1 VDD = 2.7V to 5.5V VDD = 1.8V to 2.7V VDD = 2.7V to 5.5V VDD = 1.8V to 2.7V (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP434X/436X TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTICS Electrical Specifications: Unless otherwise indicated, VDD = +2.7V to +5.5V, VSS = GND. Parameters Sym Min Typ Max Units Specified Temperature Range TA -40 -- +125 C Operating Temperature Range TA -40 -- +125 C Storage Temperature Range TA -65 -- +150 C Thermal Resistance, 14L-TSSOP JA -- 100 -- C/W Thermal Resistance, 20L-QFN JA -- 43 -- C/W Thermal Resistance, 20L-TSSOP JA -- 90 -- C/W Conditions Temperature Ranges Thermal Package Resistances (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. DS22233A-page 15 MCP434X/436X NOTES: DS22233A-page 16 (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP434X/436X 2.0 TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES Note: The graphs and tables provided following this note are a statistical summary based on a limited number of samples and are provided for informational purposes only. The performance characteristics listed herein are not tested or guaranteed. In some graphs or tables, the data presented may be outside the specified operating range (e.g., outside specified power supply range) and therefore outside the warranted range. 200 400 200 ICS 150 0 -200 -400 100 50 -600 -800 -1000 RCS 0 2.00 4.00 6.00 8.00 fSCK (MHz) 10.00 12.00 FIGURE 2-1: Device Current (IDD) vs. SPI Frequency (fSCK) and Ambient Temperature (VDD = 2.7V and 5.5V). 2 3 4 5 6 7 VCS (V) 8 9 10 FIGURE 2-4: CS Pull-up/Pull-down Resistance (RCS) and Current (ICS) vs. CS Input Voltage (VCS) (VDD = 5.5V). 12 3.0 2.5 CS VPP Threshold (V) Standby Current (Istby) (A) 1000 800 600 250 2.7V -40C 2.7V 25C 2.7V 85C 2.7V 125C 5.5V -40C 5.5V 25C 5.5V 85C 5.5V 125C ICS (A) 700 650 600 550 500 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 0.00 RCS (kOhms) Operating Current (IDD) (A) Note: Unless otherwise indicated, TA = +25C, VDD = 5V, VSS = 0V. 5.5V 2.0 1.5 1.0 2.7V 0.5 0.0 10 5.5V Entry 8 2.7V Entry 5.5V Exit 6 4 2.7V Exit 2 0 -40 25 85 125 Ambient Temperature (C) FIGURE 2-2: Device Current (ISHDN) and VDD. (CS = VDD) vs. Ambient Temperature. -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 Ambient Temperature (C) 120 FIGURE 2-5: CS High Input Entry/Exit Threshold vs. Ambient Temperature and VDD. EE Write Current (Iwrite) (A) 700.0 600.0 500.0 5.5V 400.0 300.0 2.7V 200.0 100.0 -40 25 85 125 Ambient Temperature (C) FIGURE 2-3: Write Current (IWRITE) vs. Ambient Temperature and VDD. (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. DS22233A-page 17 MCP434X/436X Note: Unless otherwise indicated, TA = +25C, VDD = 5V, VSS = 0V. 0.2 0.1 80 0 60 -0.1 125C 20 0 -40C 25C 85C -0.2 RW 260 25C Rw 25C INL 25C DNL 85C Rw 85C INL 85C DNL 125C Rw 125C INL 125C DNL 180 0 140 RW -40C 25C -0.1 -0.2 85C 20 32 85C 25C DNL -40C -0.75 RW -1.25 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 256 Wiper Setting (decimal) -40C Rw -40C INL -40C DNL 25C Rw 25C INL 25C DNL 85C Rw 85C INL 85C DNL 4 2 RW 100 125C 20 5250 5000 RWB (Ohms) 5100 32 85C 25C DNL -2 64 96 128 160 192 224 256 Wiper Setting (decimal) FIGURE 2-10: 5 k Rheo Mode - RW (), INL (LSb), DNL (LSb) vs. Wiper Setting and Ambient Temperature (VDD = 3.0V). 6000 5150 0 -40C 60 5300 2.7V 4000 3000 2000 -40C 25C 85C 125C 1000 5.5V 5050 6 INL 0 5200 125C Rw 125C INL 125C DNL 140 64 96 128 160 192 224 256 Wiper Setting (decimal) FIGURE 2-7: 5 k Pot Mode - RW (), INL (LSb), DNL (LSb) vs. Wiper Setting and Ambient Temperature (VDD = 3.0V). Nominal Resistance (RAB) (Ohms) 40 180 -0.3 0 -0.25 260 125C 60 60 300 0.2 0.1 100 0.25 220 DNL 0.75 FIGURE 2-9: 5 k Rheo Mode - RW (), INL (LSb), DNL (LSb) vs. Wiper Setting and Ambient Temperature (VDD = 5.5V). 0.3 INL 220 1.25 125C Rw 125C INL 125C DNL 80 0 Error (LSb) Wiper Resistance (RW) (ohms) -40C Rw -40C INL -40C DNL 85C Rw 85C INL 85C DNL 20 FIGURE 2-6: 5 k Pot Mode - RW (), INL (LSb), DNL (LSb) vs. Wiper Setting and Ambient Temperature (VDD = 5.5V). 300 25C Rw 25C INL 25C DNL INL 125C -0.3 64 96 128 160 192 224 256 Wiper Setting (decimal) 32 -40C Rw -40C INL -40C DNL 100 INL DNL 40 120 0.3 Error (LSb) 125C Rw 125C INL 125C DNL Error (LSb) 85C Rw 85C INL 85C DNL Wiper Resistance (RW) (ohms) 100 25C Rw 25C INL 25C DNL Wiper Resistance (RW) (ohms) -40C Rw -40C INL -40C DNL Error (LSb) Wiper Resistance (RW) (ohms) 120 0 -40 0 40 80 Ambient Temperature (C) 120 FIGURE 2-8: 5 k - Nominal Resistance () vs. Ambient Temperature and VDD. DS22233A-page 18 0 32 64 96 128 160 192 Wiper Setting (decimal) 224 256 FIGURE 2-11: 5 k - RWB () vs. Wiper Setting and Ambient Temperature. (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP434X/436X Note: Unless otherwise indicated, TA = +25C, VDD = 5V, VSS = 0V. FIGURE 2-12: 5 k - Low-Voltage Decrement Wiper Settling Time (VDD = 2.7V) (1 s/Div). FIGURE 2-15: 5 k - Low-Voltage Increment Wiper Settling Time (VDD = 2.7V) (1 s/Div). FIGURE 2-13: 5 k - Low-Voltage Decrement Wiper Settling Time (VDD = 5.5V) (1 s/Div). FIGURE 2-16: 5 k - Low-Voltage Increment Wiper Settling Time (VDD = 5.5V) (1 s/Div). FIGURE 2-14: 5 k - Power-Up Wiper Response Time (20 ms/Div). (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. DS22233A-page 19 MCP434X/436X Note: Unless otherwise indicated, TA = +25C, VDD = 5V, VSS = 0V. 125C Rw 125C INL 125C DNL INL DNL 0.2 0.1 80 0 60 -0.1 25C -40C 125C 85C -0.2 RW 20 -40C Rw -40C INL -40C DNL 260 220 25C Rw 25C INL 25C DNL 85C Rw 85C INL 85C DNL 125C Rw 125C INL 125C DNL INL DNL 0.1 0 140 100 300 -0.1 RW -0.2 -40C 25C 125C 85C 20 32 85C 25C 2 0 100 -40C 60 DNL RW -1 20 -2 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 Wiper Setting (decimal) FIGURE 2-21: 10 k Rheo Mode - RW (), INL (LSb), DNL (LSb) vs. Wiper Setting and Ambient Temperature (VDD = 3.0V). RWB (Ohms) 10000 8000 6000 4000 -40C 25C 85C 125C 5.5V 2000 10000 3 INL 1 10200 10050 4 125C Rw 125C INL 125C DNL 140 12000 10100 85C Rw 85C INL 85C DNL 180 10250 2.7V 25C Rw 25C INL 25C DNL 220 0 10150 -0.5 DNL -1 64 96 128 160 192 224 256 Wiper Setting (decimal) -40C Rw -40C INL -40C DNL 260 64 96 128 160 192 224 256 Wiper Setting (decimal) FIGURE 2-18: 10 k Pot Mode - RW (), INL (LSb), DNL (LSb) vs. Wiper Setting and Ambient Temperature (VDD = 3.0V). 32 RW -40C 125C 85C 25C -0.3 0 Nominal Resistance (RAB) (Ohms) 40 FIGURE 2-20: 10 k Rheo Mode - RW (), INL (LSb), DNL (LSb) vs. Wiper Setting and Ambient Temperature (VDD = 5.5V). 0.3 180 60 0 60 0 0.2 1 125C Rw 125C INL 125C DNL 0.5 20 Error (LSb) Wiper Resistance (RW) (ohms) 300 85C Rw 85C INL 85C DNL 80 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 Wiper Setting (decimal) FIGURE 2-17: 10 k Pot Mode - RW (), INL (LSb), DNL (LSb) vs. Wiper Setting and Ambient Temperature (VDD = 5.5V). 25C Rw 25C INL 25C DNL INL 125C -0.3 0 -40C Rw -40C INL -40C DNL 100 Wiper Resistance (RW) (ohms) 40 120 0.3 Error (LSb) 85C Rw 85C INL 85C DNL Error (LSb) 100 25C Rw 25C INL 25C DNL Wiper Resistance (RW) (ohms) -40C Rw -40C INL -40C DNL Error (LSb) Wiper Resistance (RW) (ohms) 120 0 -40 0 40 80 Ambient Temperature (C) 120 FIGURE 2-19: 10 k - Nominal Resistance () vs. Ambient Temperature and VDD. DS22233A-page 20 0 32 64 96 128 160 192 Wiper Setting (decimal) 224 256 FIGURE 2-22: 10 k - RWB () vs. Wiper Setting and Ambient Temperature. (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP434X/436X Note: Unless otherwise indicated, TA = +25C, VDD = 5V, VSS = 0V. FIGURE 2-23: 10 k - Low-Voltage Decrement Wiper Settling Time (VDD = 2.7V) (1 s/Div). FIGURE 2-25: 10 k - Low-Voltage Increment Wiper Settling Time (VDD = 2.7V) (1 s/Div). FIGURE 2-24: 10 k - Low-Voltage Decrement Wiper Settling Time (VDD = 5.5V) (1 s/Div). FIGURE 2-26: 10 k - Low-Voltage Increment Wiper Settling Time (VDD = 5.5V) (1 s/Div). (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. DS22233A-page 21 MCP434X/436X Note: Unless otherwise indicated, TA = +25C, VDD = 5V, VSS = 0V. INL DNL 0.2 0.1 80 0 60 -0.1 40 125C 25C 85C 20 0 -40C 120 0.3 100 -0.2 RW -0.3 64 96 128 160 192 224 256 Wiper Setting (decimal) 32 260 220 25C Rw 25C INL 25C DNL 85C Rw 85C INL 85C DNL 125C Rw 125C INL 125C DNL INL DNL 180 0 140 RW 100 -40C 60 0 -0.1 40 32 -0.2 1 0.75 0.5 0.25 0 140 RW 100 -0.25 -0.5 -40C 60 85C 25C 20 0 32 64 -0.75 -1 96 128 160 192 224 256 Wiper Setting (decimal) FIGURE 2-31: 50 k Rheo Mode - RW (), INL (LSb), DNL (LSb) vs. Wiper Setting and Ambient Temperature (VDD = 3.0V). 50800 60000 50600 50000 50400 RWB (Ohms) Nominal Resistance (RAB) (Ohms) 125C Rw 125C INL 125C DNL DNL 125C FIGURE 2-28: 50 k Pot Mode - RW (), INL (LSb), DNL (LSb) vs. Wiper Setting and Ambient Temperature (VDD = 3.0V). 2.7V 50000 5.5V 49800 85C Rw 85C INL 85C DNL INL 64 96 128 160 192 224 256 Wiper Setting (decimal) 50200 25C Rw 25C INL 25C DNL 180 -0.3 0 RW -0.3 64 96 128 160 192 224 256 Wiper Setting (decimal) 32 -40C Rw -40C INL -40C DNL 125C 85C 25C 20 -40C 85C 25C 125C 260 -0.2 0.1 60 300 -0.1 0.2 DNL 220 0.1 0.3 125C Rw 125C INL 125C DNL FIGURE 2-30: 50 k Rheo Mode - RW (), INL (LSb), DNL (LSb) vs. Wiper Setting and Ambient Temperature (VDD = 5.5V). 0.3 0.2 85C Rw 85C INL 85C DNL 80 0 Error (LSb) Wiper Resistance (RW) (ohms) -40C Rw -40C INL -40C DNL 25C Rw 25C INL 25C DNL INL 20 FIGURE 2-27: 50 k Pot Mode - RW (), INL (LSb), DNL (LSb) vs. Wiper Setting and Ambient Temperature (VDD = 5.5V). 300 -40C Rw -40C INL -40C DNL Error (LSb) 125C Rw 125C INL 125C DNL Error (LSb) 85C Rw 85C INL 85C DNL Wiper Resistance (RW) (ohms) 100 25C Rw 25C INL 25C DNL Wiper Resistance (RW) (ohms) -40C Rw -40C INL -40C DNL Error (LSb) Wiper Resistance (RW) (ohms) 120 40000 30000 20000 -40C 25C 85C 125C 10000 49600 49400 0 -40 0 40 80 Ambient Temperature (C) 120 FIGURE 2-29: 50 k - Nominal Resistance () vs. Ambient Temperature and VDD. DS22233A-page 22 0 32 64 96 128 160 192 Wiper Setting (decimal) 224 256 FIGURE 2-32: 50 k - RWB () vs. Wiper Setting and Ambient Temperature. (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP434X/436X Note: Unless otherwise indicated, TA = +25C, VDD = 5V, VSS = 0V. FIGURE 2-33: 50 k - Low-Voltage Decrement Wiper Settling Time (VDD = 2.7V) (1 s/Div). FIGURE 2-35: 50 k - Low-Voltage Increment Wiper Settling Time (VDD = 2.7V) (1 s/Div). FIGURE 2-34: 50 k - Low-Voltage Decrement Wiper Settling Time (VDD = 5.5V) (1 s/Div). FIGURE 2-36: 50 k - Low-Voltage Increment Wiper Settling Time (VDD = 5.5V) (1 s/Div). (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. DS22233A-page 23 MCP434X/436X Note: Unless otherwise indicated, TA = +25C, VDD = 5V, VSS = 0V. 125C Rw 125C INL 125C DNL DNL 0 60 -0.1 40 25C -40C -40C Rw -40C INL -40C DNL 100 0.1 INL 80 120 0.2 RW -0.2 64 96 128 160 192 224 256 Wiper Setting (decimal) 32 -40C Rw -40C INL -40C DNL 260 25C Rw 25C INL 25C DNL 85C Rw 85C INL 85C DNL 125C Rw 125C INL 125C DNL INL -0.1 40 -40C 220 DNL 0.15 0 140 RW 60 -40C 20 0 32 -0.1 -0.15 125C 85C 25C FIGURE 2-38: 100 k Pot Mode - RW (), INL (LSb), DNL (LSb) vs. Wiper Setting and Ambient Temperature (VDD = 3.0V). 85C Rw 85C INL 85C DNL 0.6 125C Rw 125C INL 125C DNL 0.4 INL 0 60 -0.4 -40C 125C 85C 25C 20 -0.6 0 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 256 Wiper Setting (decimal) FIGURE 2-41: 100 k Rheo Mode - RW (), INL (LSb), DNL (LSb) vs. Wiper Setting and Ambient Temperature (VDD = 3.0V). 101000 100000 100000 -0.2 RW 100 120000 2.7V 0.2 DNL 101500 80000 60000 40000 -40C 25C 85C 125C 5.5V 99500 25C Rw 25C INL 25C DNL 140 Rwb (Ohms) Nominal Resistance (RAB) (Ohms) -40C Rw -40C INL -40C DNL 180 -0.2 64 96 128 160 192 224 256 Wiper Setting (decimal) 100500 -0.3 64 96 128 160 192 224 256 Wiper Setting (decimal) 32 220 -0.05 100 -0.2 FIGURE 2-40: 100 k Rheo Mode - RW (), INL (LSb), DNL (LSb) vs. Wiper Setting and Ambient Temperature (VDD = 5.5V). 260 0.05 180 RW 125C 85C 25C 300 0.1 0.1 0 0.2 Error (LSb) Wiper Resistance (RW) (ohms) 300 0.2 60 0 FIGURE 2-37: 100 k Pot Mode - RW (), INL (LSb), DNL (LSb) vs. Wiper Setting and Ambient Temperature (VDD = 5.5V). 0.3 125C Rw 125C INL 125C DNL DNL 80 20 Wiper Resistance (Rw) (ohms) 0 85C Rw 85C INL 85C DNL INL 125C 85C 20 25C Rw 25C INL 25C DNL Error (LSb) 85C Rw 85C INL 85C DNL Error (LSb) 100 25C Rw 25C INL 25C DNL Wiper Resistance (RW) (ohms) -40C Rw -40C INL -40C DNL Error (LSb) Wiper Resistance (RW) (ohms) 120 20000 0 99000 -40 0 40 80 Ambient Temperature (C) 120 FIGURE 2-39: 100 k - Nominal Resistance () vs. Ambient Temperature and VDD . DS22233A-page 24 0 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 256 Wiper Setting (decimal) FIGURE 2-42: 100 k - RWB () vs. Wiper Setting and Ambient Temperature. (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP434X/436X Note: Unless otherwise indicated, TA = +25C, VDD = 5V, VSS = 0V. FIGURE 2-43: 100 k - Low-Voltage Decrement Wiper Settling Time (VDD = 2.7V) (1 s/Div). FIGURE 2-45: 100 k - Low-Voltage Increment Wiper Settling Time (VDD = 2.7V) (1 s/Div). FIGURE 2-44: 100 k - Low-Voltage Decrement Wiper Settling Time (VDD = 5.5V) (1 s/Div). FIGURE 2-46: 100 k - Low-Voltage Increment Wiper Settling Time (VDD = 5.5V) (1 s/Div). (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. DS22233A-page 25 MCP434X/436X Note: Unless otherwise indicated, TA = +25C, VDD = 5V, VSS = 0V. 2.4 0 -5 2.2 5.5V IOH (mA) VIH (V) 2 1.8 1.6 1.4 2.7V -10 -15 2.7V -20 5.5V -25 -30 -35 1.2 -40 1 -45 -40 0 40 80 -40 120 0 Temperature (C) FIGURE 2-47: VIH (SDI, SCK, CS, and RESET) vs. VDD and Temperature. 1.3 5.5V IOL (mA) VIL (V) 1.1 1 0.9 0.8 2.7V 0.7 0.6 -40 0 40 80 120 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 120 5.5V 2.7V -40 Temperature (C) FIGURE 2-48: VIL (SDI, SCK, CS, and RESET) vs. VDD and Temperature. DS22233A-page 26 80 IOH (SDO) vs. VDD and FIGURE 2-49: Temperature. 1.4 1.2 40 Temperature (C) 0 40 80 120 Temperature (C) FIGURE 2-50: Temperature. IOL (SDO) vs. VDD and (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP434X/436X Note: Unless otherwise indicated, TA = +25C, VDD = 5V, VSS = 0V. 4.0 14.2 14.1 3.5 5.5V 3.0 fsck (MHz) tWC (ms) 14.0 2.7V 2.5 2.0 2.7V 13.8 13.7 13.6 5.5V 1.5 13.9 13.5 1.0 13.4 -40 0 40 80 120 -40 Temperature (C) 0 40 80 120 Temperature (C) FIGURE 2-51: Nominal EEPROM Write Cycle Time vs. VDD and Temperature. FIGURE 2-53: SCK Input Frequency vs. Voltage and Temperature. 2.1 Test Circuits 2 VDD (V) 1.6 +5V 1.2 VIN 0.8 0.4 0 -40 0 40 80 120 Offset GND W B + VOUT - 2.5V DC Temperature (C) FIGURE 2-52: and Temperature. A POR/BOR Trip point vs. VDD FIGURE 2-54: Test. (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. -3 db Gain vs. Frequency DS22233A-page 27 MCP434X/436X NOTES: DS22233A-page 28 (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP434X/436X 3.0 PIN DESCRIPTIONS The descriptions of the pins are listed in Table 3-1. Additional descriptions of the device pins follows. TABLE 3-1: PINOUT DESCRIPTION FOR THE MCP434X/436X Pin TSSOP Symbol I/O Buffer Type Weak Pull-up/ down (Note 1) QFN Standard Function 14L 20L 20L -- 1 19 P3A A Analog No Potentiometer 3 Terminal A 1 2 20 P3W A Analog No Potentiometer 3 Wiper Terminal A Analog No Potentiometer 3 Terminal B 2 3 1 P3B 3 4 2 CS I HV w/ST "smart" SPI Chip Select Input 4 5 3 SCK I HV w/ST "smart" SPI Clock Input 5 6 4 SDI I HV w/ST "smart" SPI Serial Data Input 5 VSS -- P -- Ground A Analog No Potentiometer 1 Terminal B 6 7 7 8 6 P1B 8 9 7 P1W A Analog No Potentiometer 1 Wiper Terminal -- 10 8 P1A A Analog No Potentiometer 1 Terminal A -- 11 9 P0A A Analog No Potentiometer 0 Terminal A 9 12 10 P0W A Analog No Potentiometer 0 Wiper Terminal 10 13 11 P0B A Analog No Potentiometer 0 Terminal B -- 14 12 WP I I "smart" I HV w/ST Yes Hardware Reset Pin Hardware EEPROM Write Protect -- 15 13 RESET 11 16 14 SDO O O No SPI Serial Data Output 12 17 15 VDD -- P -- Positive Power Supply Input 13 18 16 P2B A Analog No Potentiometer 2 Terminal B 17 P2W A Analog No Potentiometer 2 Wiper Terminal A Analog No Potentiometer 2 Terminal A -- -- -- Exposed Pad. (Note 2) 14 19 -- 20 18 P2A -- -- 21 EP Legend: Note 1: 2: HV w/ST = High Voltage tolerant input (with Schmidtt trigger input) A = Analog pins (Potentiometer terminals) I = digital input (high Z) O = digital output I/O = Input / Output P = Power The pin's "smart" pull-up shuts off while the pin is forced low. This is done to reduce the standby and shut-down current. The QFN package has a contact on the bottom of the package. This contact is conductively connected to the die substrate, and therefore should be unconnected or connected to the same ground as the device's VSS pin. (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. DS22233A-page 29 MCP434X/436X 3.1 Chip Select (CS) The CS pin is the serial interface's chip select input. Forcing the CS pin to VIL enables the serial commands. Forcing the CS pin to VIHH enables the high-voltage serial commands. 3.2 Serial Data In (SDI) The SDI pin is the serial interfaces Serial Data In pin. This pin is connected to the Host Controllers SDO pin. 3.3 Ground (VSS) The VSS pin is the device ground reference. 3.4 Potentiometer Terminal B The terminal B pin is connected to the internal potentiometer's terminal B. 3.6 Potentiometer Terminal A The terminal A pin is available on the MCP43X1 devices, and is connected to the internal potentiometer's terminal A. The potentiometer's terminal A is the fixed connection to the Full Scale wiper value of the digital potentiometer. This corresponds to a wiper value of 0x100 for 8-bit devices or 0x80 for 7-bit devices. The terminal A pin does not have a polarity relative to the terminal W or B pins. The terminal A pin can support both positive and negative current. The voltage on terminal A must be between VSS and VDD. The terminal A pin is not available on the MCP43X2 devices, and the internally terminal A signal is floating. MCP43X1 devices have four terminal A pins, one for each resistor network. The potentiometer's terminal B is the fixed connection to the Zero Scale wiper value of the digital potentiometer. This corresponds to a wiper value of 0x00 for both 7-bit and 8-bit devices. 3.7 The terminal B pin does not have a polarity relative to the terminal W or A pins. The terminal B pin can support both positive and negative current. The voltage on terminal B must be between VSS and VDD. 3.8 Write Protect (WP) The WP pin is used to force the non-volatile memory to be write protected. Reset (RESET) The RESET pin is used to force the device into the POR/BOR state. MCP43XX devices have four terminal B pins, one for each resistor network. 3.9 3.5 The SDO pin is the serial interfaces Serial Data Out pin. This pin is connected to the Host Controllers SDI pin. Potentiometer Wiper (W) Terminal Serial Data Out (SDO) The terminal W pin is connected to the internal potentiometer's terminal W (the wiper). The wiper terminal is the adjustable terminal of the digital potentiometer. The terminal W pin does not have a polarity relative to terminals A or B pins. The terminal W pin can support both positive and negative current. The voltage on terminal W must be between VSS and VDD. This pin allows the Host Controller to read the digital potentiometers registers, or monitor the state of the command error bit. MCP43XX devices have four terminal W pins, one for each resistor network. While the device VDD < Vmin (2.7V), the electrical performance of the device may not meet the data sheet specifications. 3.10 Positive Power Supply Input (VDD) The VDD pin is the device's positive power supply input. The input power supply is relative to VSS. 3.11 Exposed Pad (EP) This pad is conductively connected to the device's substrate. This pad should be tied to the same potential as the VSS pin (or left unconnected). This pad could be used to assist as a heat sink for the device when connected to a PCB heat sink. DS22233A-page 30 (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP434X/436X 4.0 FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW This Data Sheet covers a family of four non-volatile Digital Potentiometer and Rheostat devices that will be referred to as MCP43XX. The MCP43X1 devices are the Potentiometer configuration, while the MCP43X2 devices are the Rheostat configuration. As the Device Block Diagram shows, there are four main functional blocks. These are: * * * * POR/BOR and RESET Operation Memory Map Resistor Network Serial Interface (SPI) The POR/BOR operation and the Memory Map are discussed in this section and the Resistor Network and SPI operation are described in their own sections. The Device Commands commands are discussed in Section 7.0. 4.1.2 When the device powers down, the device VDD will cross the VPOR/VBOR voltage. Once the VDD voltage decreases below the VPOR/VBOR voltage the following happens: * Serial Interface is disabled * EEPROM Writes are disabled If the VDD voltage decreases below the VRAM voltage, the following happens: * Volatile wiper registers may become corrupted * TCON registers may become corrupted As the voltage recovers above the VPOR/VBOR voltage see Section 4.1.1 "Power-on Reset". Serial commands not completed due to a brown-out condition may cause the memory location (volatile and non-volatile) to become corrupted. 4.1.3 4.1 POR/BOR and RESET Operation The Power-on Reset is the case where the device is having power applied to it from VSS. The Brown-out Reset occurs when a device had power applied to it, and that power (voltage) drops below the specified range. The devices RAM retention voltage (VRAM) is lower than the POR/BOR voltage trip point (VPOR/VBOR). The maximum VPOR/VBOR voltage is less then 1.8V. When VPOR/VBOR < VDD < 2.7V, the electrical performance may not meet the data sheet specifications. In this region, the device is capable of reading and writing to its EEPROM and incrementing, decrementing, reading and writing to its volatile memory if the proper serial command is executed. When VDD < VPOR/VBOR or the RESET pin is Low, the pin weak pull-ups are enabled. 4.1.1 POWER-ON RESET When the device powers up, the device VDD will cross the VPOR/VBOR voltage. Once the VDD voltage crosses the VPOR/VBOR voltage, the following happens: * Volatile wiper register is loaded with value in the corresponding non-volatile wiper register * The TCON registers are loaded their default value * The device is capable of digital operation (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. BROWN-OUT RESET RESET PIN The RESET pin can be used to force the device into the POR/BOR state of the device. When the RESET pin is forced Low, the device is forced into the reset state. This means that the TCON and STATUS registers are forced to their default values and the volatile wiper registers are loaded with the value in the corresponding Non-Volatile wiper register. Also the SPI interface is disabled. Any non-volatile write cycle is not interrupted, and allowed to complete. This feature allows a hardware method for all registers to be updated at the same time. 4.1.4 INTERACTION OF RESET PIN AND BOR/ POR CIRCUITRY Figure 4-1 shows how the RESET pin signal and the POR/BOR signal interact to control the hardware reset state of the device. RESET (from pin) Device reset POR/BOR signal FIGURE 4-1: POR/BOR Signal and RESET Pin Interaction. DS22233A-page 31 MCP434X/436X 4.2 Memory Map The device memory is 16 locations that are 9-bits wide (16x9 bits). This memory space contains both volatile and non-volatile locations (see Table 4-1). TABLE 4-1: Address 00h MEMORY MAP AND THE SUPPORTED COMMANDS Function Allowed Commands 02h Read, Write, Increment, Decrement Volatile Wiper 1 RAM Read, Write, Increment, Decrement Non-Volatile Wiper 0 EEPROM Read, Write (1) 03h Non-Volatile Wiper 1 EEPROM 04h Volatile TCON0 Register Status Register Volatile Wiper 2 01h 05h 06h Volatile Wiper 0 Memory Type RAM RAM Disallowed Commands (2) Factory Initialization -- -- -- -- Increment, Decrement Read, Write (1) Increment, Decrement Read, Write Increment, Decrement 8-bit 7-bit 8-bit 7-bit 80h 40h 80h 40h -- 08h Read Write, Increment, Decrement Read, Write, -- Increment, Decrement Volatile Wiper 3 RAM Read, Write, -- Increment, Decrement Non-Volatile Wiper 2 EEPROM Read, Write (1) Increment, Decrement 09h Non-Volatile Wiper 3 EEPROM 0Ah -- Volatile RAM Read, Write Increment, Decrement TCON1 Register Data EEPROM EEPROM Read, Write (1) Increment, Decrement 000h Data EEPROM EEPROM Read, Write (1) Increment, Decrement 000h Increment, Decrement 000h Data EEPROM EEPROM Read, Write (1) (1) Increment, Decrement 000h Data EEPROM EEPROM Read, Write Increment, Decrement 000h Data EEPROM EEPROM Read, Write (1) When an EEPROM write is active, these are invalid commands and will generate an error condition. The user should use a read of the Status register to determine when the write cycle has completed. To exit the error condition, the user must take the CS pin to the VIH level and then back to the active state (VIL or VIHH). This command on this address will generate an error condition. To exit the error condition, the user must take the CS pin to the VIH level and then back to the active state (VIL or VIHH). 07h 0Bh 0Ch 0Dh 0Eh 0Fh Note 1: 2: DS22233A-page 32 RAM RAM Read, Write (1) Increment, Decrement -- -- -- 8-bit 7-bit 8-bit 7-bit 80h 40h 80h 40h (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP434X/436X 4.2.1 NON-VOLATILE MEMORY (EEPROM) 4.2.1.4 This memory can be grouped into two uses of non-volatile memory. These are: * General Purpose Registers * Non-Volatile Wiper Registers The non-volatile wipers starts functioning below the devices VPOR/VBOR trip point. 4.2.1.1 General Purpose Registers These locations allow the user to store up to 5 (9-bit) locations worth of information. 4.2.1.2 Non-Volatile Wiper Registers These locations contain the wiper values that are loaded into the corresponding volatile wiper register whenever the device has a POR/BOR event. There are four registers, one for each resistor network. The non-volatile wiper register enables stand-alone operation of the device (without Microcontroller control) after being programmed to the desired value. 4.2.1.3 Factory Initialization of Non-Volatile Memory (EEPROM) The Non-Volatile Wiper values will be initialized to mid-scale value. This is shown in Table 4-2. The General purpose EEPROM memory will be programmed to a default value of 0x000. It is good practice in the manufacturing flow to configure the device to your desired settings. -502 5.0 k Mid scale 80h 40h Disabled -103 10.0 k Mid scale 80h 40h Disabled -503 50.0 k Mid scale 80h 40h Disabled -104 100.0 k Mid scale 80h 40h Disabled Resistance Code Default POR Wiper Setting Wiper Code WiperLockTM Technology and Write Protect Setting DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS SELECTION Typical RAB Value TABLE 4-2: (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. 8-bit 7-bit Special Features There are 5 non-volatile bits that are not directly mapped into the address space. These bits control the following functions: * * * * * EEPROM Write Protect WiperLock Technology for Non-Volatile Wiper 0 WiperLock Technology for Non-Volatile Wiper 1 WiperLock Technology for Non-Volatile Wiper 2 WiperLock Technology for Non-Volatile Wiper 3 The operation of WiperLock Technology is discussed in Section 5.3. The state of the WL0, WL1, WL2, WL3, and WP bits is reflected in the STATUS register (see Register 4-1). EEPROM Write Protect All internal EEPROM memory can be Write Protected. When EEPROM memory is Write Protected, Write commands to the internal EEPROM are prevented. Write Protect (WP) can be enabled/disabled by two methods. These are: * External WP Hardware pin (MCP43X1 devices only) * Non-Volatile configuration bit (WP) High Voltage commands are required to enable and disable the non-volatile WP bit. These commands are shown in Section 7.9 "Modify Write Protect or WiperLock Technology (High Voltage)". To write to EEPROM, both the external WP pin and the internal WP EEPROM bit must be disabled. Write Protect does not block commands to the volatile registers. 4.2.2 VOLATILE MEMORY (RAM) There are seven Volatile Memory locations. These are: * * * * * * * Volatile Wiper 0 Volatile Wiper 1 Volatile Wiper 2 Volatile Wiper 3 Status Register Terminal Control (TCON0) Register 0 Terminal Control (TCON)1 Register 1 The volatile memory starts functioning at the RAM retention voltage (VRAM). DS22233A-page 33 MCP434X/436X 4.2.2.1 Status (STATUS) Register This register contains 7 status bits. These bits show the state of the WiperLock bits, the Write Protect bit, and if an EEPROM write cycle is active. The STATUS register can be accessed via the READ commands. Register 4-1 describes each STATUS register bit. The STATUS register is placed at Address 05h. REGISTER 4-1: R-1 STATUS REGISTER R-1 D8:D7 R-1 WL3 R-1 (1) WL2 R-0 (1) EEWA R-x WL1 R-x (1) WL0 (1) R-1 R-x -- WP (1) bit 7 bit 0 Legend: R = Readable bit W = Writable bit U = Unimplemented bit, read as `0' -n = Value at POR `1' = Bit is set `0' = Bit is cleared x = Bit is unknown bit 8-7 D8:D7: Reserved. Forced to "1" bit 6 WL3: WiperLock Status bit for Resistor Network 3 (Refer to Section 5.3 "WiperLockTM Technology" for further information) The WiperLock Technology bit (WL3) prevents the Volatile and Non-Volatile Wiper 3 addresses and the TCON1 register bits R3HW, R3A, R3W, and R3B from being written to. High Voltage commands are required to enable and disable WiperLock Technology. 1 = Wiper and TCON1 register bits R3HW, R3A, R3W, and R3B of Resistor Network 3 (Pot 3) are "Locked" (Write Protected) 0 = Wiper and TCON1 of Resistor Network 3 (Pot 3) can be modified Note: bit 5 WL2: WiperLock Status bit for Resistor Network 2 (Refer to Section 5.3 "WiperLockTM Technology" for further information) The WiperLock Technology bit (WL2) prevents the Volatile and Non-Volatile Wiper 2 addresses and the TCON1 register bits R2HW, R2A, R2W, and R2B from being written to. High Voltage commands are required to enable and disable WiperLock Technology. 1 = Wiper and TCON1 register bits R2HW, R2A, R2W, and R2B of Resistor Network 2 (Pot 2) are "Locked" (Write Protected) 0 = Wiper and TCON1 of Resistor Network 2 (Pot 2) can be modified Note: bit 4 Note 1: The WL3 bit always reflects the result of the last programming cycle to the non-volatile WL3 bit. After a POR/BOR or RESET pin event, the WL3 bit is loaded with the non-volatile WL3 bit value. The WL0 bit always reflects the result of the last programming cycle to the non-volatile WL0 bit. After a POR/BOR or RESET pin event, the WL0 bit is loaded with the non-volatile WL0 bit value. EEWA: EEPROM Write Active Status bit This bit indicates if the EEPROM Write Cycle is occurring. 1 = An EEPROM Write cycle is currently occurring. Only serial commands to the Volatile memory locations are allowed (addresses 00h, 01h, 04h, and 05h) 0 = An EEPROM Write cycle is NOT currently occurring Requires a High Voltage command to modify the state of this bit (for Non-Volatile devices only). This bit is Not directly written, but reflects the system state (for this feature). DS22233A-page 34 (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP434X/436X REGISTER 4-1: bit 3 WL1: WiperLock Status bit for Resistor Network 1 (Refer to Section 5.3 "WiperLockTM Technology" for further information) The WiperLock Technology bit (WL1) prevents the Volatile and Non-Volatile Wiper 1 addresses and the TCON0 register bits R1HW, R1A, R1W, and R1B from being written to. High Voltage commands are required to enable and disable WiperLock Technology. 1 = Wiper and TCON0 register bits R1HW, R1A, R1W, and R1B of Resistor Network 1 (Pot 1) are "Locked" (Write Protected) 0 = Wiper and TCON0 of Resistor Network 1 (Pot 1) can be modified Note: bit 2 STATUS REGISTER (CONTINUED) The WL1 bit always reflects the result of the last programming cycle to the non-volatile WL1 bit. After a POR/BOR or RESET pin event, the WL1 bit is loaded with the non-volatile WL1 bit value. WL0: WiperLock Status bit for Resistor Network 0 (Refer to Section 5.3 "WiperLockTM Technology" for further information) The WiperLock Technology bit (WL0) prevents the Volatile and Non-Volatile Wiper 0 addresses and the TCON0 register bits R0HW, R0A, R0W, and R0B from being written to. High Voltage commands are required to enable and disable WiperLock Technology. 1 = Wiper and TCON0 register bits R0HW, R0A, R0W, and R0B of Resistor Network 0 (Pot 0) are "Locked" (Write Protected) 0 = Wiper and TCON0 of Resistor Network 0 (Pot 0) can be modified Note: The WL0 bit always reflects the result of the last programming cycle to the non-volatile WL0 bit. After a POR/BOR or RESET pin event, the WL0 bit is loaded with the non-volatile WL0 bit value. bit 1 Reserved: Forced to "1" bit 0 WP: EEPROM Write Protect Status bit (Refer to Section "EEPROM Write Protect" for further information) This bit indicates the status of the write protection on the EEPROM memory. When Write Protect is enabled, writes to all non-volatile memory are prevented. This includes the General Purpose EEPROM memory, and the non-volatile Wiper registers. Write Protect does not block modification of the volatile wiper register values or the volatile TCON0 and TCON1 register values (via Increment, Decrement, or Write commands). This status bit is an OR of the devices Write Protect pin (WP) and the internal non-volatile WP bit. High Voltage commands are required to enable and disable the internal WP EEPROM bit. 1 = EEPROM memory is Write Protected 0 = EEPROM memory can be written Note 1: Requires a High Voltage command to modify the state of this bit (for Non-Volatile devices only). This bit is Not directly written, but reflects the system state (for this feature). (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. DS22233A-page 35 MCP434X/436X 4.2.2.2 Terminal Control (TCON) Registers There are two Terminal Control (TCON) Registers. These are called TCON0 and TCON1. Each register contains 8 control bits. Four bits for each Wiper. Register 4-2 describes each bit of the TCON0 register, while Register 4-3 describes each bit of the TCON1 register. The state of each resistor network terminal connection is individually controlled. That is, each terminal connection (A, B and W) can be individually connected/ disconnected from the resistor network. This allows the system to minimize the currents through the digital potentiometer. DS22233A-page 36 The value that is written to the specified TCON register will appear on the appropriate resistor network terminals when the serial command has completed. When the WL1 bit is enabled, writes to the TCON0 register bits R1HW, R1A, R1W, and R1B are inhibited. When the WL0 bit is enabled, writes to the TCON0 register bits R0HW, R0A, R0W, and R0B are inhibited. When the WL3 bit is enabled, writes to the TCON1 register bits R3HW, R3A, R3W, and R3B are inhibited. When the WL2 bit is enabled, writes to the TCON1 register bits R2HW, R2A, R2W, and R2B are inhibited. On a POR/BOR these registers are loaded with 1FFh (9-bits), for all terminals connected. The Host Controller needs to detect the POR/BOR event and then update the Volatile TCON register values. (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP434X/436X REGISTER 4-2: TCON0 BITS (1) R-1 R/W-1 R/W-1 R/W-1 R/W-1 R/W-1 R/W-1 R/W-1 R/W-1 D8 R1HW R1A R1W R1B R0HW R0A R0W R0B bit 8 bit 0 Legend: R = Readable bit W = Writable bit U = Unimplemented bit, read as `0' -n = Value at POR `1' = Bit is set `0' = Bit is cleared x = Bit is unknown bit 8 D8: Reserved. Forced to "1" bit 7 R1HW: Resistor 1 Hardware Configuration Control bit This bit forces Resistor 1 into the "shutdown" configuration of the Hardware pin 1 = Resistor 1 is NOT forced to the hardware pin "shutdown" configuration 0 = Resistor 1 is forced to the hardware pin "shutdown" configuration bit 6 R1A: Resistor 1 Terminal A (P1A pin) Connect Control bit This bit connects/disconnects the Resistor 1 Terminal A to the Resistor 1 Network 1 = P1A pin is connected to the Resistor 1 Network 0 = P1A pin is disconnected from the Resistor 1 Network bit 5 R1W: Resistor 1 Wiper (P1W pin) Connect Control bit This bit connects/disconnects the Resistor 1 Wiper to the Resistor 1 Network 1 = P1W pin is connected to the Resistor 1 Network 0 = P1W pin is disconnected from the Resistor 1 Network bit 4 R1B: Resistor 1 Terminal B (P1B pin) Connect Control bit This bit connects/disconnects the Resistor 1 Terminal B to the Resistor 1 Network 1 = P1B pin is connected to the Resistor 1 Network 0 = P1B pin is disconnected from the Resistor 1 Network bit 3 R0HW: Resistor 0 Hardware Configuration Control bit This bit forces Resistor 0 into the "shutdown" configuration of the Hardware pin 1 = Resistor 0 is NOT forced to the hardware pin "shutdown" configuration 0 = Resistor 0 is forced to the hardware pin "shutdown" configuration bit 2 R0A: Resistor 0 Terminal A (P0A pin) Connect Control bit This bit connects/disconnects the Resistor 0 Terminal A to the Resistor 0 Network 1 = P0A pin is connected to the Resistor 0 Network 0 = P0A pin is disconnected from the Resistor 0 Network bit 1 R0W: Resistor 0 Wiper (P0W pin) Connect Control bit This bit connects/disconnects the Resistor 0 Wiper to the Resistor 0 Network 1 = P0W pin is connected to the Resistor 0 Network 0 = P0W pin is disconnected from the Resistor 0 Network bit 0 R0B: Resistor 0 Terminal B (P0B pin) Connect Control bit This bit connects/disconnects the Resistor 0 Terminal B to the Resistor 0 Network 1 = P0B pin is connected to the Resistor 0 Network 0 = P0B pin is disconnected from the Resistor 0 Network Note 1: These bits do not affect the wiper register values. (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. DS22233A-page 37 MCP434X/436X REGISTER 4-3: TCON1 BITS (1) R-1 R/W-1 R/W-1 R/W-1 R/W-1 R/W-1 R/W-1 R/W-1 R/W-1 D8 R3HW R3A R3W R3B R2HW R2A R2W R2B bit 8 bit 0 Legend: R = Readable bit W = Writable bit U = Unimplemented bit, read as `0' -n = Value at POR `1' = Bit is set `0' = Bit is cleared x = Bit is unknown bit 8 D8: Reserved. Forced to "1" bit 7 R3HW: Resistor 3 Hardware Configuration Control bit This bit forces Resistor 3 into the "shutdown" configuration of the Hardware pin 1 = Resistor 3 is NOT forced to the hardware pin "shutdown" configuration 0 = Resistor 3 is forced to the hardware pin "shutdown" configuration bit 6 R3A: Resistor 3 Terminal A (P3A pin) Connect Control bit This bit connects/disconnects the Resistor 3 Terminal A to the Resistor 3 Network 1 = P3A pin is connected to the Resistor 3 Network 0 = P3A pin is disconnected from the Resistor 3 Network bit 5 R3W: Resistor 3 Wiper (P3W pin) Connect Control bit This bit connects/disconnects the Resistor 3 Wiper to the Resistor 3 Network 1 = P3W pin is connected to the Resistor 3 Network 0 = P3W pin is disconnected from the Resistor 3 Network bit 4 R3B: Resistor 3 Terminal B (P3B pin) Connect Control bit This bit connects/disconnects the Resistor 3 Terminal B to the Resistor 3 Network 1 = P3B pin is connected to the Resistor 3 Network 0 = P3B pin is disconnected from the Resistor 3 Network bit 3 R2HW: Resistor 2 Hardware Configuration Control bit This bit forces Resistor 2 into the "shutdown" configuration of the Hardware pin 1 = Resistor 2 is NOT forced to the hardware pin "shutdown" configuration 0 = Resistor 2 is forced to the hardware pin "shutdown" configuration bit 2 R2A: Resistor 2 Terminal A (P0A pin) Connect Control bit This bit connects/disconnects the Resistor 2 Terminal A to the Resistor 2 Network 1 = P2A pin is connected to the Resistor 2 Network 0 = P2A pin is disconnected from the Resistor 2 Network bit 1 R2W: Resistor 2 Wiper (P0W pin) Connect Control bit This bit connects/disconnects the Resistor 2 Wiper to the Resistor 2 Network 1 = P2W pin is connected to the Resistor 2 Network 0 = P2W pin is disconnected from the Resistor 2 Network bit 0 R2B: Resistor 2 Terminal B (P2B pin) Connect Control bit This bit connects/disconnects the Resistor 2 Terminal B to the Resistor 2 Network 1 = P2B pin is connected to the Resistor 2 Network 0 = P2B pin is disconnected from the Resistor 2 Network Note 1: These bits do not affect the wiper register values. DS22233A-page 38 (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP434X/436X 5.0 RESISTOR NETWORK 5.1 The Resistor Network has either 7-bit or 8-bit resolution. Each Resistor Network allows zero scale to full scale connections. Figure 5-1 shows a block diagram for the resistive network of a device. The Resistor Network is made up of several parts. These include: * Resistor Ladder * Wiper * Shutdown (Terminal Connections) Devices have either four resistor networks. These are referred to as Pot 0, Pot 1 Pot 2, and Pot 3. A RW RS 8-Bit N= 257 (1) (100h) 7-Bit N= 128 (80h) 256 (FFh) 127 (7Fh) 255 (FEh) 126 (7Eh) RW (1) RS RW R RAB S (1) RW RS RW 1 (01h) 0 (00h) 0 (00h) (1) The resistor ladder is a series of equal value resistors (RS) with a connection point (tap) between the two resistors. The total number of resistors in the series (ladder) determines the RAB resistance (see Figure 5-1). The end points of the resistor ladder are connected to analog switches which are connected to the device Terminal A and Terminal B pins. The RAB (and RS) resistance has small variations over voltage and temperature. For an 8-bit device, there are 256 resistors in a string between terminal A and terminal B. The wiper can be set to tap onto any of these 256 resistors thus providing 257 possible settings (including terminal A and terminal B). For a 7-bit device, there are 128 resistors in a string between terminal A and terminal B. The wiper can be set to tap onto any of these 128 resistors thus providing 129 possible settings (including terminal A and terminal B). Equation 5-1 shows the calculation for the step resistance. EQUATION 5-1: W 1 (1) (01h) Resistor Ladder Module RS CALCULATION R AB R S = ------------( 256 ) 8-bit Device R AB R S = ------------( 128 ) 7-bit Device Analog Mux B Note 1: The wiper resistance is dependent on several factors including, wiper code, device VDD, Terminal voltages (on A, B, and W), and temperature. Also for the same conditions, each tap selection resistance has a small variation. This RW variation has greater effects on some specifications (such as INL) for the smaller resistance devices (5.0 k) compared to larger resistance devices (100.0 k). FIGURE 5-1: Resistor Block Diagram. (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. DS22233A-page 39 MCP434X/436X 5.2 Wiper 5.3 Each tap point (between the RS resistors) is a connection point for an analog switch. The opposite side of the analog switch is connected to a common signal which is connected to the Terminal W (Wiper) pin. A value in the volatile wiper register selects which analog switch to close, connecting the W terminal to the selected node of the resistor ladder. The wiper can connect directly to Terminal B or to Terminal A. A zero scale connections, connects the Terminal W (wiper) to Terminal B (wiper setting of 000h). A full scale connections, connects the Terminal W (wiper) to Terminal A (wiper setting of 100h or 80h). In these configurations the only resistance between the Terminal W and the other Terminal (A or B) is that of the analog switches. A wiper setting value greater than full scale (wiper setting of 100h for 8-bit device or 80h for 7-bit devices) will also be a Full Scale setting (Terminal W (wiper) connected to Terminal A). Table 5-1 illustrates the full wiper setting map. Equation 5-2 illustrates the calculation used to determine the resistance between the wiper and terminal B. EQUATION 5-2: RWB CALCULATION R AB N R WB = ------------- + RW ( 256 ) N = 0 to 256 (decimal) R WB R AB N - + RW = ------------( 128 ) 7-bit Device N = 0 to 128 (decimal) TABLE 5-1: The MCP43XX device's WiperLock technology allows application-specific calibration settings to be secured in the EEPROM without requiring the use of an additional write-protect pin. There are four WiperLock Technology configuration bits (WL0, WL1, WL2, and WL3). These bits prevent the Non-Volatile and Volatile addresses and bits for the specified resistor network from being written. The WiperLock technology prevents commands from doing the following: the serial * Changing a volatile wiper value * Writing to the specified non-volatile wiper memory location * Changing the related volatile TCON register bits For either Resistor Network 0, Resistor Network 1, Resistor Network 2, or Resistor Network 3 (Potx), the WLx bit controls the following: * Non-Volatile Wiper Register * Volatile Wiper Register * Volatile TCON register bits RxHW, RxA, RxW, and RxB High Voltage commands are required to enable and disable WiperLock. Please refer to the Modify Write Protect or WiperLock Technology (High Voltage) command for operation. 5.3.1 8-bit Device WiperLockTM Technology POR/BOR OPERATION WHEN WIPERLOCK TECHNOLOGY ENABLED The WiperLock Technology state is not affected by a POR/BOR event. A POR/BOR event will load the Volatile Wiper register value with the Non-Volatile Wiper register value, refer to Section 4.1. VOLATILE WIPER VALUE VS. WIPER POSITION MAP Wiper Setting Properties 7-bit 8-bit 3FFh - 3FFh - Reserved (Full Scale (W = A)), 081h 101h Increment and Decrement commands ignored 080h 100h Full Scale (W = A), Increment commands ignored 07Fh - 0FFh - W = N 041h 081h 040h 080h W = N (Mid Scale) 03Fh - 07Fh - W = N 001h 001h 000h 000h Zero Scale (W = B) Decrement command ignored DS22233A-page 40 (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP434X/436X Shutdown Shutdown is used to minimize the device's current consumption. The MCP43XX has one method to achieve this. This is: * Terminal Control Register (TCON) This is different from the MCP42XXX devices in that the Hardware Shutdown Pin (SHDN) has been replaced by a RESET pin. The Hardware Shutdown Pin function is still available via software commands to the TCON register. 5.4.1 TERMINAL CONTROL REGISTER (TCON) The Terminal Control (TCON) register is a volatile register used to configure the connection of each resistor network terminal pin (A, B, and W) to the Resistor Network. These registers are shown in Register 4-2 and Register 4-3. The RxHW bit does NOT corrupt the values in the Volatile Wiper Registers nor the TCON register. When the Shutdown mode is exited (RxHW bit = "1"): * The device returns to the Wiper setting specified by the Volatile Wiper value * The TCON register bits return to controlling the terminal connection state A Resistor Network 5.4 W B FIGURE 5-2: Resistor Network Shutdown State (RxHW = `0'). The RxHW bits forces the selected resistor network into the same state as the MCP42X1's SHDN pin. Alternate low power configurations may be achieved with the RxA, RxW, and RxB bits. When the RxHW bit is "0": * The P0A, P1A, P2A, and P3A terminals are disconnected * The P0W, P1W, P2W, and P3W terminals are simultaneously connect to the P0B, P1B, P2B, and P3B terminals, respectively (see Figure 5-2) Note: When the RxHW bit forces the resistor network into the hardware SHDN state, the state of the TCON0 or TCON1 register's RxA, RxW, and RxB bits is overridden (ignored). When the state of the RxHW bit no longer forces the resistor network into the hardware SHDN state, the TCON0 or TCON1 register's RxA, RxW, and RxB bits return to controlling the terminal connection state. In other words, the RxHW bit does not corrupt the state of the RxA, RxW, and RxB bits. (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. DS22233A-page 41 MCP434X/436X NOTES: DS22233A-page 42 (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP434X/436X 6.0 SERIAL INTERFACE (SPI) The MCP43XX devices support the SPI serial protocol. This SPI operates in the slave mode (does not generate the serial clock). The SPI interface uses up to four pins. These are: * * * * CS - Chip Select SCK - Serial Clock SDI - Serial Data In SDO - Serial Data Out Typical SPI Interface is shown in Figure 6-1. In the SPI interface, the Master's Output pin is connected to the Slave's Input pin and the Master's Input pin is connected to the Slave's Output pin. The MCP4XXX SPI's module supports two (of the four) standard SPI modes. These are Mode 0,0 and 1,1. The SPI mode is determined by the state of the SCK pin (VIH or VIL) on the when the CS pin transitions from inactive (VIH) to active (VIL or VIHH). All SPI interface signals are high-voltage tolerant. Typical SPI Interface Connections Host Controller MCP4XXX SDO (Master Out - Slave In (MOSI)) SDI SDI (Master In - Slave Out (MISO)) SDO SCK SCK I/O (1) CS Note 1: If High voltage commands are desired, some type of external circuitry needs to be implemented. FIGURE 6-1: Typical SPI Interface Block Diagram. (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. DS22233A-page 43 MCP434X/436X 6.1 SDI, SDO, SCK, and CS Operation The operation of the four SPI interface pins are discussed in this section. These pins are: * * * * SDI (Serial Data In) SDO (Serial Data Out) SCK (Serial Clock) CS (Chip Select) The serial interface works on either 8-bit or 16-bit boundaries depending on the selected command. The Chip Select (CS) pin frames the SPI commands. 6.1.1 SERIAL DATA IN (SDI) The Serial Data In (SDI) signal is the data signal into the device. The value on this pin is latched on the rising edge of the SCK signal. 6.1.2 SERIAL DATA OUT (SDO) The Serial Data Out (SDO) signal is the data signal out of the device. The value on this pin is driven on the falling edge of the SCK signal. Once the CS pin is forced to the active level (VIL or VIHH), the SDO pin will be driven. The state of the SDO pin is determined by the serial bit's position in the command, the command selected, and if there is a command error state (CMDERR). 6.1.3 SERIAL CLOCK (SCK) (SPI FREQUENCY OF OPERATION) The SPI interface is specified to operate up to 10 MHz. The actual clock rate depends on the configuration of the system and the serial command used. Table 6-1 shows the SCK frequency for different configurations. TABLE 6-1: 6.1.4 THE CS SIGNAL The Chip Select (CS) signal is used to select the device and frame a command sequence. To start a command, or sequence of commands, the CS signal must transition from the inactive state (VIH) to an active state (VIL or VIHH). After the CS signal has gone active, the SDO pin is driven and the clock bit counter is reset. Note: There is a required delay after the CS pin goes active to the 1st edge of the SCK pin. If an error condition occurs for an SPI command, then the Command byte's Command Error (CMDERR) bit (on the SDO pin) will be driven low (VIL). To exit the error condition, the user must take the CS pin to the VIH level. When the CS pin returns to the inactive state (VIH) the SPI module resets (including the address pointer). While the CS pin is in the inactive state (VIH), the serial interface is ignored. This allows the Host Controller to interface to other SPI devices using the same SDI, SDO, and SCK signals. The CS pin has an internal pull-up resistor. The resistor is disabled when the voltage on the CS pin is at the VIL level. This means that when the CS pin is not driven, the internal pull-up resistor will pull this signal to the VIH level. When the CS pin is driven low (VIL), the resistance becomes very large to reduce the device current consumption. The high voltage capability of the CS pin allows High Voltage commands. High Voltage commands allow the device's WiperLock Technology and write protect features to be enabled and disabled. SCK FREQUENCY Command Memory Type Access Read Write, Increment, Decrement Non-Volatile SDI, SDO 10 MHz 10 MHz (1, 2) Memory Volatile SDI, SDO 10 MHz 10 MHz Memory Note 1: Non-Volatile memory does not support the Increment or Decrement command. 2: After a Write command, the internal write cycle must complete before the next SPI command is received. 3: This is the maximum clock frequency without an external pull-up resistor. DS22233A-page 44 (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP434X/436X 6.2 The SPI Modes 6.2.2 In Mode 1,1: SCK idle state = high (VIH), data is clocked in on the SDI pin on the rising edge of SCK and clocked out on the SDO pin on the falling edge of SCK. The SPI module supports two (of the four) standard SPI modes. These are Mode 0,0 and 1,1. The mode is determined by the state of the SDI pin on the rising edge of the 1st clock bit (of the 8-bit byte). 6.3 6.2.1 MODE 0,0 VIH SPI Waveforms Figure 6-2 through Figure 6-5 show the different SPI command waveforms. Figure 6-2 and Figure 6-3 are read and write commands. Figure 6-4 and Figure 6-5 are increment and decrement commands. The high voltage increment and decrement commands are used to enable and disable WiperLock Technology and Write Protect. In Mode 0,0: SCK idle state = low (VIL), data is clocked in on the SDI pin on the rising edge of SCK and clocked out on the SDO pin on the falling edge of SCK. CS MODE 1,1 VIHH VIL SCK Write to SSPBUF CMDERR bit SDO bit15 bit14 bit13 bit12 bit11 SDI AD3 AD2 AD1 AD0 bit15 bit14 bit13 bit12 C1 bit10 bit9 bit8 bit7 bit6 bit5 bit4 bit3 bit2 X bit9 D8 bit8 D7 bit7 D6 bit6 D5 bit5 D4 bit4 D3 bit3 D2 D1 bit2 bit1 C0 bit1 bit0 D0 bit0 Input Sample FIGURE 6-2: VIH CS 16-Bit Commands (Write, Read) - SPI Waveform (Mode 1,1). VIHH VIL SCK Write to SSPBUF SDO SDI CMDERR bit bit15 bit14 bit13 bit12 bit11 AD3 AD2 AD1 AD0 bit15 bit14 bit13 bit12 C1 bit10 bit9 bit8 bit7 bit6 bit5 bit4 bit3 bit2 X bit9 D8 bit8 D7 bit7 D6 bit6 D5 bit5 D4 bit4 D3 bit3 D2 D1 bit2 bit1 C0 bit1 bit0 D0 bit0 Input Sample FIGURE 6-3: 16-Bit Commands (Write, Read) - SPI Waveform (Mode 0,0). (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. DS22233A-page 45 MCP434X/436X CS VIH VIHH VIL SCK Write to SSPBUF CMDERR bit "1" = Valid Command "0" = Invalid Command SDO bit7 SDI AD3 bit6 AD2 bit5 AD1 bit4 AD0 bit3 C1 bit2 C0 bit1 X bit0 X bit0 bit7 Input Sample FIGURE 6-4: 8-Bit Commands (Increment, Decrement, Modify Write Protect or WiperLock Technology) - SPI Waveform with PIC MCU (Mode 1,1). VIH CS VIHH VIL SCK Write to SSPBUF SDO SDI CMDERR bit "1" = Valid Command "0" = Invalid Command bit7 AD3 bit7 bit6 AD2 bit5 AD1 bit4 AD0 bit3 C1 bit2 C0 bit1 X bit0 X bit0 Input Sample FIGURE 6-5: 8-Bit Commands (Increment, Decrement, Modify Write Protect or WiperLock Technology) - SPI Waveform with PIC MCU (Mode 0,0). DS22233A-page 46 (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP434X/436X 7.0 DEVICE COMMANDS 7.1 Command Byte The Command Byte has three fields, the Address, the Command, and 2 Data bits, see Figure 7-1. Currently only one of the data bits is defined (D8). This is for the Write command. The MCP43XX's SPI command format supports 16 memory address locations and four commands. Each command has two modes. These are: * Normal Serial Commands * High-Voltage Serial Commands The device memory is accessed when the master sends a proper Command Byte to select the desired operation. The memory location getting accessed is contained in the Command Byte's AD3:AD0 bits. The action desired is contained in the Command Byte's C1:C0 bits, see Table 7-1. C1:C0 determines if the desired memory location will be read, written, Incremented (wiper setting +1) or Decremented (wiper setting -1). The Increment and Decrement commands are only valid on the volatile wiper registers, and in High Voltage commands to enable/disable WiperLock Technology and Software Write Protect. Normal serial commands are those where the CS pin is driven to VIL. With High-Voltage Serial Commands, the CS pin is driven to VIHH. In each mode, there are four possible commands. These commands are shown in Table 7-1. The 8-bit commands (Increment Wiper and Decrement Wiper commands) contain a Command Byte, see Figure 7-1, while 16-bit commands (Read Data and Write Data commands) contain a Command Byte and a Data Byte. The Command Byte contains two data bits, see Figure 7-1. As the Command Byte is being loaded into the device (on the SDI pin), the device's SDO pin is driving. The SDO pin will output high bits for the first six bits of that command. On the 7th bit, the SDO pin will output the CMDERR bit state (see Section 7.3 "Error Condition"). The 8th bit state depends on the command selected. Table 7-2 shows the supported commands for each memory location and the corresponding values on the SDI and SDO pins. Table 7-3 shows an overview of all the SPI commands and their interaction with other device features. TABLE 7-1: COMMAND BIT OVERVIEW C1:C0 Bit Command States # of Bits Operates on Volatile/ Non-Volatile memory 11 Read Data 16-Bits Both 00 Write Data 16-Bits Both 8-Bits Volatile Only 01 Increment (1) 10 Decrement (1) 8-Bits Volatile Only Note 1: High Voltage Increment and Decrement commands on select non-volatile memory locations enable/disable WiperLock Technology and the software Write Protect feature. 16-bit Command 8-bit Command Command Byte A A A A C C D D D D D D 1 0 9 8 3 2 1 0 Memory Address Data Bits Command Bits FIGURE 7-1: Command Byte Data Byte A A A A C C D D D D D D D D D D D D D D 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3 2 1 0 Data Bits Memory Address Command Bits Command Bits CC 1 0 0 0 = Write Data 0 1 = INCR 1 0 = DECR 1 1 = Read Data General SPI Command Formats. (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. DS22233A-page 47 MCP434X/436X TABLE 7-2: MEMORY MAP AND THE SUPPORTED COMMANDS Address Value Function 00h Volatile Wiper 0 01h Volatile Wiper 1 02h NV Wiper 0 03h NV Wiper 1 Command Data (10-bits) (1) SPI String (Binary) MOSI (SDI pin) MISO (SDO pin) (2) Write Data nn nnnn nnnn 0000 00nn nnnn nnnn 1111 1111 1111 1111 Read Data nn nnnn nnnn 0000 11nn nnnn nnnn 1111 111n nnnn nnnn Increment Wiper -- 0000 0100 1111 1111 Decrement Wiper -- 0000 1000 1111 1111 Write Data nn nnnn nnnn 0001 00nn nnnn nnnn 1111 1111 1111 1111 Read Data nn nnnn nnnn 0001 11nn nnnn nnnn 1111 111n nnnn nnnn Increment Wiper -- 0001 0100 1111 1111 Decrement Wiper -- 0001 1000 1111 1111 Write Data nn nnnn nnnn 0010 00nn nnnn nnnn 1111 1111 1111 1111 Read Data nn nnnn nnnn 0010 11nn nnnn nnnn 1111 111n nnnn nnnn 1111 1111 HV Inc. (WL0 DIS) (3) -- 0010 0100 HV Dec. (WL0 EN) (4) -- 0010 1000 1111 1111 Write Data nn nnnn nnnn 0011 00nn nnnn nnnn 1111 1111 1111 1111 Read Data nn nnnn nnnn 0011 11nn nnnn nnnn 1111 111n nnnn nnnn HV Inc. (WL1 DIS) (3) -- 0011 0100 1111 1111 HV Dec. (WL1 EN) (4) -- 0011 1000 1111 1111 04h (5) Volatile TCON 0 Register Write Data nn nnnn nnnn 0100 00nn nnnn nnnn 1111 1111 1111 1111 Read Data nn nnnn nnnn 0100 11nn nnnn nnnn 1111 111n nnnn nnnn 05h (5) Status Register Read Data nn nnnn nnnn 0101 11nn nnnn nnnn 1111 111n nnnn nnnn Write Data nn nnnn nnnn 0110 00nn nnnn nnnn 1111 1111 1111 1111 Read Data nn nnnn nnnn 0110 11nn nnnn nnnn 1111 111n nnnn nnnn 06h Volatile Wiper 2 07h Volatile Wiper 3 08h NV Wiper 2 09h NV Wiper 3 Increment Wiper -- 0110 0100 1111 1111 Decrement Wiper -- 0110 1000 1111 1111 Write Data nn nnnn nnnn 0111 00nn nnnn nnnn 1111 1111 1111 1111 Read Data nn nnnn nnnn 0111 11nn nnnn nnnn 1111 111n nnnn nnnn Increment Wiper -- 0111 0100 1111 1111 Decrement Wiper -- 0111 1000 1111 1111 Write Data nn nnnn nnnn 1000 00nn nnnn nnnn 1111 1111 1111 1111 Read Data nn nnnn nnnn 1000 11nn nnnn nnnn 1111 111n nnnn nnnn 1111 1111 HV Inc. (WL2 DIS) (3) -- 1000 0100 HV Dec. (WL2 EN) (4) -- 1000 1000 1111 1111 Write Data nn nnnn nnnn 1001 00nn nnnn nnnn 1111 1111 1111 1111 Read Data nn nnnn nnnn 1001 11nn nnnn nnnn 1111 111n nnnn nnnn HV Inc. (WL3 DIS) (3) -- 1001 0100 1111 1111 HV Dec. (WL3 EN) (4) -- 1001 1000 1111 1111 0Ah (5) Volatile TCON 1 Register Write Data nn nnnn nnnn 1010 00nn nnnn nnnn 1111 1111 1111 1111 Read Data nn nnnn nnnn 1010 11nn nnnn nnnn 1111 111n nnnn nnnn 0Bh (5) Data EEPROM Write Data nn nnnn nnnn 1011 00nn nnnn nnnn 1111 1111 1111 1111 Read Data nn nnnn nnnn 1011 11nn nnnn nnnn 1111 111n nnnn nnnn Write Data nn nnnn nnnn 1100 00nn nnnn nnnn 1111 1111 1111 1111 Read Data nn nnnn nnnn 1100 11nn nnnn nnnn 1111 111n nnnn nnnn Write Data nn nnnn nnnn 1101 00nn nnnn nnnn 1111 1111 1111 1111 0Ch (5) Data EEPROM 0Dh (5) Data EEPROM 0Eh (5) Data EEPROM 0Fh Note Data EEPROM 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: Read Data nn nnnn nnnn 1101 11nn nnnn nnnn 1111 111n nnnn nnnn Write Data nn nnnn nnnn 1110 00nn nnnn nnnn 1111 1111 1111 1111 Read Data nn nnnn nnnn 1110 11nn nnnn nnnn 1111 111n nnnn nnnn Write Data nn nnnn nnnn 1111 00nn nnnn nnnn 1111 1111 1111 1111 Read Data nn nnnn nnnn 1111 11nn nnnn nnnn 1111 111n nnnn nnnn HV Inc. (WP DIS) (3) -- 1111 0100 1111 1111 HV Dec. (WP EN) (4) -- 1111 1000 1111 1111 The Data Memory is only 9-bits wide, so the MSb is ignored by the device. All these Address/Command combinations are valid, so the CMDERR bit is set. Any other Address/Command combination is a command error state and the CMDERR bit will be clear. Disables WiperLock Technology for wiper 0, wiper 1, wiper 2, wiper3, or disables Write Protect. Enables WiperLock Technology for wiper 0, wiper 1, wiper 2, wiper3, or enables Write Protect. Increment or Decrement commands are invalid for these addresses. DS22233A-page 48 (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP434X/436X 7.2 Data Byte Only the Read Command and the Write Command use the Data Byte, see Figure 7-1. These commands concatenate the 8 bits of the Data Byte with the one data bit (D8) contained in the Command Byte to form 9-bits of data (D8:D0). The Command Byte format supports up to 9-bits of data so that the 8-bit resistor network can be set to Full Scale (100h or greater). This allows wiper connections to Terminal A and to Terminal B. The D9 bit is currently unused, and corresponds to the position on the SDO data of the CMDERR bit. 7.3 Error Condition The CMDERR bit indicates if the four address bits received (AD3:AD0) and the two command bits received (C1:C0) are a valid combination (see Table 4-1). The CMDERR bit is high if the combination is valid and low if the combination is invalid. The command error bit will also be low if a write to a Non-Volatile Address has been specified and another SPI command occurs before the CS pin is driven inactive (VIH). SPI commands that do not have a multiple of 8 clocks are ignored. Once an error condition has occurred, any following commands are ignored. All following SDO bits will be low until the CMDERR condition is cleared by forcing the CS pin to the inactive state (VIH). (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. 7.3.1 ABORTING A TRANSMISSION All SPI transmissions must have the correct number of SCK pulses to be executed. The command is not executed until the complete number of clocks have been received. Some commands also require the CS pin to be forced inactive (VIH). If the CS pin is forced to the inactive state (VIH) the serial interface is reset. Partial commands are not executed. SPI is more susceptible to noise than other bus protocols. The most likely case is that this noise corrupts the value of the data being clocked into the MCP43XX or the SCK pin is injected with extra clock pulses. This may cause data to be corrupted in the device, or a command error to occur, since the address and command bits were not a valid combination. The extra SCK pulse will also cause the SPI data (SDI) and clock (SCK) to be out of sync. Forcing the CS pin to the inactive state (VIH) resets the serial interface. The SPI interface will ignore activity on the SDI and SCK pins until the CS pin transition to the active state is detected (VIH to VIL or VIH to VIHH). Note 1: When data is not being received by the MCP43XX, It is recommended that the CS pin be forced to the inactive level (VIL) 2: It is also recommended that long continuous command strings should be broken down into single commands or shorter continuous command strings. This reduces the probability of noise on the SCK pin corrupting the desired SPI commands. DS22233A-page 49 MCP434X/436X 7.4 Continuous Commands The device supports the ability to execute commands continuously. While the CS pin is in the active state (VIL or VIHH). Any sequence of valid commands may be received. The following example is a valid sequence of events: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. CS pin driven active (VIL or VIHH). Read Command. Increment Command (Wiper 0). Increment Command (Wiper 0). Decrement Command (Wiper 1). Write Command (Volatile memory). Write Command (Non-Volatile memory). CS pin driven inactive (VIH). DS22233A-page 50 Note 1: It is recommended that while the CS pin is active, only one type of command should be issued. When changing commands, it is recommended to take the CS pin inactive then force it back to the active state. 2: It is also recommended that long command strings should be broken down into shorter command strings. This reduces the probability of noise on the SCK pin corrupting the desired SPI command string. (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP434X/436X TABLE 7-3: COMMANDS Command Name Write Data Read Data # of Bits 16-Bits 16-Bits Impact on WiperLock or Write Protect Works when Wiper is "locked"? -- unlocked (1) No -- unlocked (1) No (1) No Operates on High Writes Volatile/ Voltage Value in Non-Volatile (VIHH) on EEPROM CS pin? memory Yes (1) -- Both Both Increment Wiper 8-Bits -- Volatile Only -- unlocked Decrement Wiper 8-Bits -- Volatile Only -- unlocked (1) No High Voltage Write Data 16-Bits Yes Both Yes unchanged No High Voltage Read Data 16-Bits -- Both Yes unchanged Yes High Voltage Increment Wiper 8-Bits -- Volatile Only Yes unchanged No High Voltage Decrement Wiper 8-Bits -- Volatile Only Yes unchanged No (2) Non-Volatile Only (2) Yes locked/ protected (2) Yes Non-Volatile Only (3) Yes unlocked/ unprotected (3) Yes Modify Write Protect or WiperLock Technology (High Voltage) Enable 8-Bits -- Modify Write Protect or WiperLock Technology (High Voltage) Disable 8-Bits -- (3) Note 1: This command will only complete if wiper is "unlocked" (WiperLock Technology is Disabled). 2: If the command is executed using address 02h, 03h, 08h, or 09h then that corresponding wiper is locked or if with address 0Fh, then Write Protect is enabled. 3: If the command is executed using with address 02h, 03h, 08h, or 09h, then that corresponding wiper is unlocked or if with address 0Fh, then Write Protect is disabled. (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. DS22233A-page 51 MCP434X/436X 7.5 Write Data Normal and High Voltage 7.5.2 The sequence to write to a single non-volatile memory location is the same as a single write to volatile memory with the exception that after the CS pin is driven inactive (VIH), the EEPROM write cycle (tWC) is started. A write cycle will not start if the write command isn't exactly 16 clocks pulses. This protects against system issues from corrupting the Non-Volatile memory locations. The Write command is a 16-bit command. The Write Command can be issued to both the Volatile and Non-Volatile memory locations. The format of the command is shown in Figure 7-2. A Write command to a Volatile memory location changes that location after a properly formatted Write Command (16-clock) have been received. A Write command to a Non-Volatile memory location will only start a write cycle after a properly formatted Write Command (16-clock) have been received and the CS pin transitions to the inactive state (VIH). Note: 7.5.1 SINGLE WRITE TO NON-VOLATILE MEMORY After the CS pin is driven inactive (VIH), the serial interface may immediately be re-enabled by driving the CS pin to the active state (VILor VIHH). During an EEPROM write cycle, only serial commands to Volatile memory (addresses 00h, 01h, 04h, 05h, 06h, 07h, and 0Ah) are accepted. All other serial commands are ignored until the EEPROM write cycle (twc) completes. This allows the Host Controller to operate on the Volatile Wiper registers and the TCON register, and to Read the Status Register. The EEWA bit in the Status register indicates the status of an EEPROM Write Cycle. Writes to certain memory locations will be dependant on the state of the WiperLock Technology bits and the Write Protect bit. SINGLE WRITE TO VOLATILE MEMORY The write operation requires that the CS pin be in the active state (VILor VIHH). Typically, the CS pin will be in the inactive state (VIH) and is driven to the active state (VIL). The 16-bit Write Command (Command Byte and Data Byte) is then clocked in on the SCK and SDI pins. Once all 16 bits have been received, the specified volatile address is updated. A write will not occur if the write command isn't exactly 16 clocks pulses. This protects against system issues from corrupting the Non-Volatile memory locations. Once a write command to a Non-Volatile memory location has been received, NO other SPI commands should be received before the CS pin transitions to the inactive state (VIH) or the current SPI command will have a Command Error (CMDERR) occur. Figure 6-2 and Figure 6-3 show possible waveforms for a single write. COMMAND BYTE A D 3 1 SDO 1 SDI A D 2 1 1 A D 1 1 1 A D 0 1 1 DATA BYTE 0 0 D 9 D 8 D 7 D 6 D 5 D 4 D 3 D 2 D 1 D 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 Valid Address/Command combination 0 Invalid Address/Command combination (1) Note 1: If an Error Condition occurs (CMDERR = L), all following SDO bits will be low until the CMDERR condition is cleared (the CS pin is forced to the inactive state). FIGURE 7-2: DS22233A-page 52 Write Command - SDI and SDO States. (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP434X/436X 7.5.3 CONTINUOUS WRITES TO VOLATILE MEMORY 7.5.4 Continuous writes are possible only when writing to the volatile memory registers (address 00h, 01h, and 04h). Continuous writes to non-volatile memory are not allowed, and attempts to do so will result in a command error (CMDERR) condition. Figure 7-3 shows the sequence for three continuous writes. The writes do not need to be to the same volatile memory address. COMMAND BYTE SDI SDO A D 3 1 A D 2 1 A D 1 1 A D 0 1 A D 3 1 A D 2 1 A D 1 1 A D 0 1 A D 3 1 A D 2 1 A D 1 1 A D 0 1 CONTINUOUS WRITES TO NON-VOLATILE MEMORY DATA BYTE 0 0 D 9 D 8 D 7 D 6 D 5 D 4 D 3 D 2 D 1 D 0 1 1 1* 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 D 9 D 8 D 7 D 6 D 5 D 4 D 3 D 2 D 1 D 0 1 1 1* 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 D 9 D 8 D 7 D 6 D 5 D 4 D 3 D 2 D 1 D 0 1 1 1* 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Note 1: If a Command Error (CMDERR) occurs at this bit location (*), then all following SDO bits will be driven low until the CS pin is driven inactive (VIH). FIGURE 7-3: Continuous Write Sequence (Volatile Memory only). (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. DS22233A-page 53 MCP434X/436X 7.6 Read Data Normal and High Voltage 7.6.1 SINGLE READ The read operation requires that the CS pin be in the active state (VILor VIHH). Typically, the CS pin will be in the inactive state (VIH) and is driven to the active state (VILor VIHH). The 16-bit Read Command (Command Byte and Data Byte) is then clocked in on the SCK and SDI pins. The SDO pin starts driving data on the 7th bit (CMDERR bit) and the addressed data comes out on the 8th through 16th clocks. Figure 6-2 through Figure 6-3 show possible waveforms for a single read. The Read command is a 16-bit command. The Read Command can be issued to both the Volatile and Non-Volatile memory locations. The format of the command is shown in Figure 7-4. The first 6 bits of the Read command determine the address and the command. The 7th clock will output the CMDERR bit on the SDO pin. The remaining 9-clocks the device will transmit the 9 data bits (D8:D0) of the specified address (AD3:AD0). Figure 7-4 shows the SDI and SDO information for a Read command. During a write cycle (Write or High Voltage Write to a Non-Volatile memory location) the Read command can only read the Volatile memory locations. By reading the Status Register (04h), the Host Controller can determine when the write cycle has completed (via the state of the EEWA bit). COMMAND BYTE SDI SDO DATA BYTE A D 3 1 A D 2 1 A D 1 1 A D 0 1 1 1 X X X X X X X X X X 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 D 8 0 D 7 0 D 6 0 D 5 0 D 4 0 D 3 0 D 2 0 D 1 0 D Valid Address/Command combination 0 0 Attempted Non-Volatile Memory Read during Non-Volatile Memory Write Cycle READ DATA FIGURE 7-4: DS22233A-page 54 Read Command - SDI and SDO States. (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP434X/436X 7.6.2 CONTINUOUS READS Figure 7-5 shows the sequence for three continuous reads. The reads do not need to be to the same memory address. Continuous reads allow the devices memory to be read quickly. Continuous reads are possible to all memory locations. If a non-volatile memory write cycle is occurring, then Read commands may only access the volatile memory locations. COMMAND BYTE SDI SDO A D 3 1 A D 2 1 A D 1 1 A D 0 1 A D 3 1 A D 2 1 A D 1 1 A D 0 1 A D 3 1 A D 2 1 A D 1 1 A D 0 1 DATA BYTE 1 1 X X X X X X X X X X 1 1 1* D 8 D 7 D 6 D 5 D 4 D 3 D 2 D 1 D 0 1 1 X X X X X X X X X X 1 1 1* D 8 D 7 D 6 D 5 D 4 D 3 D 2 D 1 D 0 1 1 X X X X X X X X X X 1 1 1* D 8 D 7 D 6 D 5 D 4 D 3 D 2 D 1 D 0 Note 1: If a Command Error (CMDERR) occurs at this bit location (*), then all following SDO bits will be driven low until the CS pin is driven inactive (VIH). FIGURE 7-5: Continuous Read Sequence. (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. DS22233A-page 55 MCP434X/436X 7.7 Increment Wiper Normal and High Voltage The Increment Command is an 8-bit command. The Increment Command can only be issued to volatile memory locations. The format of the command is shown in Figure 7-6. An Increment Command to the volatile memory location changes that location after a properly formatted command (8-clocks) have been received. Increment commands provide a quick and easy method to modify the value of the volatile wiper location by +1 with minimal overhead. COMMAND BYTE (INCR COMMAND (n+1)) A D 3 1 SDO 1 SDI A D 2 1 1 A D 1 1 1 A D 0 1 1 0 1 X X 1 1 1 1 1* 0 1 Note 1, 2 0 Note 1, 3 Note 1: Only functions when writing the volatile wiper registers (AD3:AD0) 0h and 1h. 2: Valid Address/Command combination. 3: Invalid Address/Command combination all following SDO bits will be low until the CMDERR condition is cleared. (the CS pin is forced to the inactive state). 4: If a Command Error (CMDERR) occurs at this bit location (*), then all following SDO bits will be driven low until the CS pin is driven inactive (VIH). FIGURE 7-6: Increment Command SDI and SDO States. Note: Table 7-2 shows the valid addresses for the Increment Wiper command. Other addresses are invalid. DS22233A-page 56 7.7.1 SINGLE INCREMENT Typically, the CS pin starts at the inactive state (VIH), but may be already be in the active state due to the completion of another command. Figure 6-4 through Figure 6-5 show possible waveforms for a single increment. The increment operation requires that the CS pin be in the active state (VILor VIHH). Typically, the CS pin will be in the inactive state (VIH) and is driven to the active state (VILor VIHH). The 8-bit Increment Command (Command Byte) is then clocked in on the SDI pin by the SCK pins. The SDO pin drives the CMDERR bit on the 7th clock. The wiper value will increment up to 100h on 8-bit devices and 80h on 7-bit devices. After the wiper value has reached Full Scale (8-bit =100h, 7-bit =80h), the wiper value will not be incremented further. If the Wiper register has a value between 101h and 1FFh, the Increment command is disabled. See Table 7-4 for additional information on the Increment Command versus the current volatile wiper value. The Increment operations only require the Increment command byte while the CS pin is active (VILor VIHH) for a single increment. After the wiper is incremented to the desired position, the CS pin should be forced to VIH to ensure that unexpected transitions on the SCK pin do not cause the wiper setting to change. Driving the CS pin to VIH should occur as soon as possible (within device specifications) after the last desired increment occurs. TABLE 7-4: Current Wiper Setting 7-bit Pot 8-bit Pot 3FFh 081h 080h 07Fh 041h 040h 03Fh 001h 000h 3FFh 101h 100h 0FFh 081 080h 07Fh 001 000h INCREMENT OPERATION VS. VOLATILE WIPER VALUE Wiper (W) Properties Reserved (Full Scale (W = A)) Full Scale (W = A) W=N Increment Command Operates? No No W = N (Mid Scale) W=N Yes Zero Scale (W = B) Yes (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP434X/436X 7.7.2 CONTINUOUS INCREMENTS Increment commands can be sent repeatedly without raising CS until a desired condition is met. The value in the Volatile Wiper register can be read using a Read Command and written to the corresponding Non-Volatile Wiper EEPROM using a Write Command. Continuous Increments are possible only when writing to the volatile memory registers (address 00h, and 01h). Figure 7-7 shows a Continuous Increment sequence for three continuous writes. The writes do not need to be to the same volatile memory address. When executing a continuous command string, the Increment command can be followed by any other valid command. When executing an continuous Increment commands, the selected wiper will be altered from n to n+1 for each Increment command received. The wiper value will increment up to 100h on 8-bit devices and 80h on 7-bit devices. After the wiper value has reached Full Scale (8-bit =100h, 7-bit =80h), the wiper value will not be incremented further. If the Wiper register has a value between 101h and 1FFh, the Increment command is disabled. (INCR COMMAND (n+1)) A D 3 1 1 SDO 1 1 A D 2 1 1 1 1 A D 1 1 1 1 1 A D 0 1 1 1 1 After the wiper is incremented to the desired position, the CS pin should be forced to VIH to ensure that unexpected transitions (on the SCK pin do not cause the wiper setting to change). Driving the CS pin to VIH should occur as soon as possible (within device specifications) after the last desired increment occurs. COMMAND BYTE COMMAND BYTE COMMAND BYTE SDI The wiper terminal will move after the command has been received (8th clock). (INCR COMMAND (n+2)) 0 1 X X 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1* 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 A D 3 1 0 1 1 A D 2 1 0 1 1 A D 1 1 0 1 1 A D 0 1 0 1 1 (INCR COMMAND (n+3)) 0 1 X X 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1* 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 A D 3 1 0 0 1 A D 2 1 0 0 1 A D 1 1 0 0 1 A D 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 X X 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1* 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Note 1, 2 Note 3, 4 Note 3, 4 Note 3, 4 Note 1: Only functions when writing the volatile wiper registers (AD3:AD0) 0h and 1h. 2: Valid Address/Command combination. 3: Invalid Address/Command combination. 4: If an Error Condition occurs (CMDERR = L), all following SDO bits will be low until the CMDERR condition is cleared (the CS pin is forced to the inactive state). FIGURE 7-7: Continuous Increment Command - SDI and SDO States. (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. DS22233A-page 57 MCP434X/436X 7.8 Decrement Wiper Normal and High Voltage The Decrement Command is an 8-bit command. The Decrement Command can only be issued to volatile memory locations. The format of the command is shown in Figure 7-6. A Decrement Command to the volatile memory location changes that location after a properly formatted command (8 clocks) have been received. Decrement commands provide a quick and easy method to modify the value of the volatile wiper location by -1 with minimal overhead. COMMAND BYTE (DECR COMMAND (n+1)) A D 3 1 SDO 1 SDI A D 2 1 1 A D 1 1 1 A D 0 1 1 1 0 X X 1 1 1 1 1* 0 1 Note 1, 2 0 Note 1, 3 Note 1: Only functions when writing the volatile wiper registers (AD3:AD0) 0h and 1h. 2: Valid Address/Command combination. 3: Invalid Address/Command combination all following SDO bits will be low until the CMDERR condition is cleared. (the CS pin is forced to the inactive state). 4: If a Command Error (CMDERR) occurs at this bit location (*), then all following SDO bits will be driven low until the CS pin is driven inactive (VIH). FIGURE 7-8: Decrement Command SDI and SDO States. Note: Table 7-2 shows the valid addresses for the Decrement Wiper command. Other addresses are invalid. DS22233A-page 58 7.8.1 SINGLE DECREMENT Typically, the CS pin starts at the inactive state (VIH), but may already be in the active state due to the completion of another command. Figure 6-4 through Figure 6-5 show possible waveforms for a single Decrement. The decrement operation requires that the CS pin be in the active state (VILor VIHH). Typically, the CS pin will be in the inactive state (VIH) and is driven to the active state (VILor VIHH). Then the 8-bit Decrement Command (Command Byte) is clocked in on the SDI pin by the SCK pins. The SDO pin drives the CMDERR bit on the 7th clock. The wiper value will decrement from the wiper's Full Scale value (100h on 8-bit devices and 80h on 7-bit devices). Above the wiper's Full Scale value (8-bit =101h to 1FFh, 7-bit = 81h to FFh), the decrement command is disabled. If the Wiper register has a Zero Scale value (000h), then the wiper value will not decrement. See Table 7-4 for additional information on the Decrement Command vs. the current volatile wiper value. The Decrement commands only require the Decrement command byte, while the CS pin is active (VILor VIHH) for a single decrement. After the wiper is decremented to the desired position, the CS pin should be forced to VIH to ensure that unexpected transitions on the SCK pin do not cause the wiper setting to change. Driving the CS pin to VIH should occur as soon as possible (within device specifications) after the last desired decrement occurs. TABLE 7-5: Current Wiper Setting 7-bit Pot 8-bit Pot 3FFh 081h 080h 07Fh 041h 040h 03Fh 001h 000h 3FFh 101h 100h 0FFh 081 080h 07Fh 001 000h DECREMENT OPERATION VS. VOLATILE WIPER VALUE Wiper (W) Properties Reserved (Full Scale (W = A)) Full Scale (W = A) W=N Decrement Command Operates? No Yes W = N (Mid Scale) W=N Yes Zero Scale (W = B) No (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP434X/436X 7.8.2 CONTINUOUS DECREMENTS Decrement commands can be sent repeatedly without raising CS until a desired condition is met. The value in the Volatile Wiper register can be read using a Read Command and written to the corresponding Non-Volatile Wiper EEPROM using a Write Command. Continuous Decrements are possible only when writing to the volatile memory registers (address 00h, 01h, and 04h). Figure 7-9 shows a continuous Decrement sequence for three continuous writes. The writes do not need to be to the same volatile memory address. When executing a continuous command string, the Decrement command can be followed by any other valid command. When executing continuous Decrement commands, the selected wiper will be altered from n to n-1 for each Decrement command received. The wiper value will decrement from the wiper's Full Scale value (100h on 8-bit devices and 80h on 7-bit devices). Above the wiper's Full Scale value (8-bit =101h to 1FFh, 7-bit = 81h to FFh), the decrement command is disabled. If the Wiper register has a Zero Scale value (000h), then the wiper value will not decrement. See Table 7-4 for additional information on the Decrement Command vs. the current volatile wiper value. (DECR COMMAND (n-1)) A D 3 1 1 SDO 1 1 A D 2 1 1 1 1 A D 1 1 1 1 1 A D 0 1 1 1 1 After the wiper is decremented to the desired position, the CS pin should be forced to VIH to ensure that "unexpected" transitions (on the SCK pin do not cause the wiper setting to change). Driving the CS pin to VIH should occur as soon as possible (within device specifications) after the last desired decrement occurs. COMMAND BYTE COMMAND BYTE COMMAND BYTE SDI The wiper terminal will move after the command has been received (8th clock). (DECR COMMAND (n-1)) 1 0 X X 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1* 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 A D 3 1 0 1 1 A D 2 1 0 1 1 A D 1 1 0 1 1 A D 0 1 0 1 1 (DECR COMMAND (n-1)) 1 0 X X 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1* 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 A D 3 1 0 0 1 A D 2 1 0 0 1 A D 1 1 0 0 1 A D 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 X X 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1* 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Note 1, 2 Note 3, 4 Note 3, 4 Note 3, 4 Note 1: Only functions when writing the volatile wiper registers (AD3:AD0) 0h and 1h. 2: Valid Address/Command combination. 3: Invalid Address/Command combination. 4: If an Error Condition occurs (CMDERR = L), all following SDO bits will be low until the CMDERR condition is cleared (the CS pin is forced to the inactive state). FIGURE 7-9: Continuous Decrement Command - SDI and SDO States. (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. DS22233A-page 59 MCP434X/436X 7.9 Modify Write Protect or WiperLock Technology (High Voltage) Enable and Disable This command is a special case of the High Voltage Decrement Wiper and High Voltage Increment Wiper commands to the non-volatile memory locations 02h, 03h, and 0Fh. This command is used to enable or disable either the software Write Protect, wiper 0, wiper 1, wiper 2 and wiper 3 WiperLock Technology. Table 7-6 shows the memory addresses, the High Voltage command and the result of those commands on the non-volatile WP, WL0 WL1, WL2, or WL3 bits. The format of the command is shown in Figure 7-8 (Enable) or Figure 7-6 (Disable). 7.9.1 SINGLE ENABLE WRITE PROTECT OR WIPERLOCK TECHNOLOGY (HIGH VOLTAGE) Figure 6-4 through Figure 6-5 show possible waveforms for a single Modify Write Protect or WiperLock Technology command. A Modify Write Protect or WiperLock Technology Command will only start an EEPROM write cycle (twc) after a properly formatted Command (8-clocks) has been received and the CS pin transitions to the inactive state (VIH). After the CS pin is driven inactive (VIH), the serial interface may immediately be re-enabled by driving the CS pin to the active state (VILor VIHH). During an EEPROM write cycle, only serial commands to Volatile memory (addresses 00h, 01h, 04h, 05h, 06h, 07h, and 0Ah) are accepted. All other serial commands are ignored until the EEPROM write cycle (twc) completes. This allows the Host Controller to operate on the Volatile Wiper registers and the TCON register, and to Read the Status Register. The EEWA bit in the Status register indicates the status of an EEPROM Write Cycle. TABLE 7-6: Memory Address ADDRESS MAP TO MODIFY WRITE PROTECT AND WIPERLOCK TECHNOLOGY Command's and Result High Voltage Decrement Wiper High Voltage Increment Wiper 00h 01h 02h 03h 04h (1) Wiper 0 register is decremented Wiper 0 register is incremented Wiper 1 register is decremented Wiper 1 register is incremented WL0 is enabled WL0 is disabled WL1 is enabled WL1 is disabled TCON0 register not changed, CMDERR bit is TCON0 register not changed, CMDERR bit is set set 05h (1) STATUS register not changed, CMDERR bit is STATUS register not changed, CMDERR bit is set set 06h Wiper 2 register is decremented Wiper 2 register is incremented 07h Wiper 3 register is decremented Wiper 3 register is incremented 08h WL2 is enabled WL2 is disabled 09h WL3 is enabled WL3 is disabled 0Ah (1) TCON1 register not changed, CMDERR bit is TCON1 register not changed, CMDERR bit is set set 0Bh - 0Eh (1) Reserved Reserved 0Fh WP is enabled WP is disabled Note 1: Reserved addresses: Increment or Decrement commands are invalid for these addresses. DS22233A-page 60 (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP434X/436X 8.0 APPLICATIONS EXAMPLES Non-volatile digital potentiometers have a multitude of practical uses in modern electronic circuits. The most popular uses include precision calibration of set point thresholds, sensor trimming, LCD bias trimming, audio attenuation, adjustable power supplies, motor control overcurrent trip setting, adjustable gain amplifiers and offset trimming. The MCP434X/436X devices can be used to replace the common mechanical trim pot in applications where the operating and terminal voltages are within CMOS process limitations (VDD = 2.7V to 5.5V). 8.1 Split Rail Applications 5V SDI CS SCK WP I/O SDO FIGURE 8-1: System 1. In Example #1 (Figure 8-1), the MCP43XX interface input signals need to be able to support the PIC MCU output high voltage (VOH). If the split rail voltage delta becomes too large, then the customer may be required to do some level shifting due to MCP43XX VOH levels related to Host Controller VIH levels. In Example #2 (Figure 8-2), the MCP43XX interface input signals need to be able to support the lower voltage of the PIC MCU output high voltage level (VOH). Table 8-1 shows an example PIC microcontroller I/O voltage specifications and the MCP43XX specifications. So this PIC MCU operating at 3.3V will drive a VOH at 2.64V, and for the MCP43XX operating at 5.5V, the VIH is 2.47V. Therefore, the interface signals meet specifications. (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. Example Split Rail 5V 3V MCP4XXX PIC MCU For SPI applications, these inputs are: Figure 8-1 through Figure 8-2 show three example split rail systems. In this system, the MCP43XX interface input signals need to be able to support the PIC MCU output high voltage (VOH). SDI CS SCK WP RESET SDO Voltage Regulator An example of this is a battery application where the PIC(R) MCU is directly powered by the battery supply (4.8V) and the MCP43XX device is powered by the 3.3V regulated voltage. CS SCK SDI (or SDI/SDO) WP RESET MCP4XXX PIC MCU All inputs that would be used to interface to a Host Controller support High Voltage on their input pin. This allows the MCP43XX device to be used in split power rail applications. * * * * * 3V Voltage Regulator SDI CS SCK WP I/O SDI CS SCK WP RESET SDO SDO FIGURE 8-2: System 2. Example Split Rail TABLE 8-1: VOH - VIH COMPARISONS PIC (1) MCP4XXX (2) Comment VDD 5.5 5.0 4.5 3.3 3.0 2.7 Note VIH VOH VDD VIH VOH 4.4 4.4 2.7 1.215 -- (3) 4.0 4.0 3.0 1.35 -- (3) 3.6 3.6 3.3 1.485 -- (3) 2.64 2.64 4.5 2.025 -- (3) 2.4 2.4 5.0 2.25 -- (3) 2.16 2.16 5.5 2.475 -- (3) 1: VOH minimum = 0.8 * VDD; VOL maximum = 0.6V VIH minimum = 0.8 * VDD; VIL maximum = 0.2 * VDD; 2: VOH minimum (SDA only) =; VOL maximum = 0.2 * VDD VIH minimum = 0.45 * VDD; VIL maximum = 0.2 * VDD 3: The only MCP4XXX output pin is SDO, which is Open-Drain (or Open-Drain with Internal Pull-up) with High Voltage Support DS22233A-page 61 MCP434X/436X 8.2 Techniques to Force the CS Pin to VIHH PIC10F206 The circuit in Figure 8-3 shows a method using the TC1240A doubling charge pump. When the SHDN pin is high, the TC1240A is off, and the level on the CS pin is controlled by the PIC(R) microcontrollers (MCUs) IO2 pin. When the SHDN pin is low, the TC1240A is on and the VOUT voltage is 2 * VDD. The resistor R1 allows the CS pin to go higher than the voltage such that the PIC MCU's IO2 pin "clamps" at approximately VDD. PIC MCU TC1240A C+ VIN CSHDN C1 VOUT IO1 MCP4XXX R1 CS IO2 C2 FIGURE 8-3: Using the TC1240A to Generate the VIHH Voltage. The circuit in Figure 8-4 shows the method used on the MCP402X Non-volatile Digital Potentiometer Evaluation Board (Part Number: MCP402XEV). This method requires that the system voltage be approximately 5V. This ensures that when the PIC10F206 enters a brown-out condition, there is an insufficient voltage level on the CS pin to change the stored value of the wiper. The MCP402X Non-volatile Digital Potentiometer Evaluation Board User's Guide (DS51546) contains a complete schematic. R1 GP0 MCP4XXX GP2 CS C1 FIGURE 8-4: MCP4XXX Non-volatile Digital Potentiometer Evaluation Board (MCP402XEV) implementation to generate the VIHH voltage. 8.3 Using Shutdown Modes Figure 8-5 shows a possible application circuit where the independent terminals could be used. Disconnecting the wiper allows the transistor input to be taken to the Bias voltage level (disconnecting A and or B may be desired to reduce system current). Disconnecting Terminal A modifies the transistor input by the RBW rheostat value to the Common B. Disconnecting Terminal B modifies the transistor input by the RAW rheostat value to the Common A. The Common A and Common B connections could be connected to VDD and VSS. Common A Input A GP0 is a general purpose I/O pin, while GP2 can either be a general purpose I/O pin or it can output the internal clock. To base of Transistor (or Amplifier) W For the serial commands, configure the GP2 pin as an input (high impedance). The output state of the GP0 pin will determine the voltage on the CS pin (VIL or VIH). For high-voltage serial commands, force the GP0 output pin to output a high level (VOH) and configure the GP2 pin to output the internal clock. This will form a charge pump and increase the voltage on the CS pin (when the system voltage is approximately 5V). C2 B Input Common B Balance Bias FIGURE 8-5: Example Application Circuit using Terminal Disconnects. DS22233A-page 62 (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP434X/436X 8.4 Design Considerations 8.4.2 In the design of a system with the MCP43XX devices, the following considerations should be taken into account: LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS Several layout considerations may be applicable to your application. These may include: * Power Supply Considerations * Layout Considerations * Noise * Footprint Compatibility * PCB Area Requirements 8.4.1 8.4.2.1 POWER SUPPLY CONSIDERATIONS The typical application will require a bypass capacitor in order to filter high-frequency noise, which can be induced onto the power supply's traces. The bypass capacitor helps to minimize the effect of these noise sources on signal integrity. Figure 8-6 illustrates an appropriate bypass strategy. In this example, the recommended bypass capacitor value is 0.1 F. This capacitor should be placed as close (within 4 mm) to the device power pin (VDD) as possible. The power source supplying these devices should be as clean as possible. If the application circuit has separate digital and analog power supplies, VDD and VSS should reside on the analog plane. VDD Noise Inductively-coupled AC transients and digital switching noise can degrade the input and output signal integrity, potentially masking the MCP43XX's performance. Careful board layout minimizes these effects and increases the Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR). Multi-layer boards utilizing a low-inductance ground plane, isolated inputs, isolated outputs and proper decoupling are critical to achieving the performance that the silicon is capable of providing. Particularly harsh environments may require shielding of critical signals. If low noise is desired, breadboards and wire-wrapped boards are not recommended. 8.4.2.2 Footprint Compatibility The specification of the MCP43XX pinouts was done to allow systems to be designed to easily support the use of either the dual (MCP42XX) or quad (MCP43XX) device. Figure 8-7 shows how the dual pinout devices fit on the quad device footprint. For the Rheostat devices, the dual device is in the MSOP package, so the footprints would need to be offset from each other. 0.1 F VDD W B MCP434X/436X A VSS FIGURE 8-6: Connections. U/D PICTM Microcontroller MCP43X1 Quad Potentiometers 0.1 F P3A P3W P3B CS SCK SDI VSS P1B P1W P1A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 12 12 11 P2A P2W P2B VDD SDO RESET WP P0B P0W P0A MCP42X1 Pinout (1) TSSOP MCP43X2 Quad Rheostat CS VSS Typical Microcontroller P3W P3B CS SCK SDI VSS P1B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 P2W P2B VDD SDO P0B P0W P1W MCP42X2 Pinout TSSOP Note 1: Pin 15 (RESET) is the Shutdown (SHDN) pin on the MCP42x1 device. FIGURE 8-7: Quad Pinout (TSSOP Package) vs. Dual Pinout. (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. DS22233A-page 63 MCP434X/436X MCP43X1 In some applications, PCB area is a criteria for device selection. Table 8-2 shows the package dimensions and area for the different package options. The table also shows the relative area factor compared to the smallest area. For space critical applications, the QFN package would be the suggested package. PACKAGE FOOTPRINT (1) TABLE 8-2: Package Pins MCP42X1 PCB Area Requirements Package Footprint Dimensions (mm) Type Code X Rheostat Devices MCP42X2 MCP43X2 14 TSSOP ST 5.10 QFN ML 4.00 20 TSSOP ST 6.60 Note 1: Does not include pattern dimensions. 8.4.3 FIGURE 8-8: Dual Devices. Layout to support Quad and Y Relative Area Potentiometers Devices 8.4.2.3 Area (mm2) Figure 8-8 shows possible layout implementations for an application to support the quad and dual options on the same PCB. 6.40 32.64 2.04 4.00 16.00 1 6.40 42.24 2.64 recommended land RESISTOR TEMPCO Characterization curves of the resistor temperature coefficient (Tempco) are shown in Figure 2-8, Figure 2-19, Figure 2-29, and Figure 2-39. These curves show that the resistor network is designed to correct for the change in resistance as temperature increases. This technique reduces the end to end change is RAB resistance. 8.4.4 HIGH VOLTAGE TOLERANT PINS High Voltage support (VIHH) on the Serial Interface pins supports two features. These are: * In-Circuit Accommodation of split rail applications and power supply sync issues * User configuration of the Non-Volatile EEPROM, Write Protect, and WiperLock feature Note: DS22233A-page 64 In many applications, the High Voltage will only be present at the manufacturing stage so as to "lock" the Non-Volatile wiper value (after calibration) and the contents of the EEPROM. This ensures that since High Voltage is not present under normal operating conditions, these values can not be modified. (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP434X/436X 9.0 DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT 9.1 Development Tools 9.2 Technical Documentation Several additional technical documents are available to assist you in your design and development. These technical documents include Application Notes, Technical Briefs, and Design Guides. Table 9-2 shows some of these documents. Several development tools are available to assist in your design and evaluation of the MCP43XX devices. The currently available tools are shown in Table 9-1. These boards may be purchased directly from the Microchip web site at www.microchip.com. TABLE 9-1: DEVELOPMENT TOOLS Board Name Part # Supported Devices 20-pin TSSOP and SSOP Evaluation Board TSSOP20EV MCP43XX MCP4361 Evaluation Board (1) MCP43XXEV MCP4361 MCP42XX Digital Potentiometer PICtail Plus Demo MCP42XXDM-PTPLS Board MCP42XX MCP4XXX Digital Potentiometer Daughter Board (2) MCP42XXX, MCP42XX, MCP4021, and MCP4011 MCP4XXXDM-DB Note 1: This Evaluation Board is planned to be available by March 2010. This board uses the TSSOP20EV PCB and requires the PICkit Serial Analyzer (see User's Guide for details). This kit also includes 1 blank TSSOP20EV PCB. 2: Requires the use of a PICDEM Demo board (see User's Guide for details) TABLE 9-2: TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Application Note Number Title Literature # AN1080 Understanding Digital Potentiometers Resistor Variations DS01080 AN737 Using Digital Potentiometers to Design Low-Pass Adjustable Filters DS00737 AN692 Using a Digital Potentiometer to Optimize a Precision Single Supply Photo Detect DS00692 AN691 Optimizing the Digital Potentiometer in Precision Circuits DS00691 AN219 Comparing Digital Potentiometers to Mechanical Potentiometers DS00219 -- Digital Potentiometer Design Guide DS22017 -- Signal Chain Design Guide DS21825 (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. DS22233A-page 65 MCP434X/436X NOTES: DS22233A-page 66 (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP434X/436X 10.0 PACKAGING INFORMATION 10.1 Package Marking Information 14-Lead TSSOP Example XXXXXXXX 4362502E YYWW 0940 NNN 256 20-Lead QFN (4x4) XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX YYWWNNN 4361 502EML e3 0940 ^^ 256 20-Lead TSSOP Example XXXXXXXX MCP4361 XXXXX NNN YYWW e3 256 EST ^^ 0940 Legend: XX...X Y YY WW NNN e3 * Note: Example Customer-specific information Year code (last digit of calendar year) Year code (last 2 digits of calendar year) Week code (week of January 1 is week `01') Alphanumeric traceability code Pb-free JEDEC designator for Matte Tin (Sn) This package is Pb-free. The Pb-free JEDEC designator ( e3 ) can be found on the outer packaging for this package. In the event the full Microchip part number cannot be marked on one line, it will be carried over to the next line, thus limiting the number of available characters for customer-specific information. (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. 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MCP434X/436X Note: For the most current package drawings, please see the Microchip Packaging Specification located at http://www.microchip.com/packaging (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. DS22233A-page 73 MCP434X/436X NOTES: DS22233A-page 74 (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP434X/436X APPENDIX A: REVISION HISTORY Revision A (December 2009) * Original Release of this Document. (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. DS22233A-page 75 MCP434X/436X NOTES: DS22233A-page 76 (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. MCP434X/436X PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM To order or obtain information, e.g., on pricing or delivery, refer to the factory or the listed sales office. PART NO. -XXX X /XX Device Resistance Version Temperature Range Package Device MCP4341: MCP4341T: MCP4342: MCP4342T: MCP4361: MCP4361T: MCP4362: MCP4362T: Quad Non-Volatile 7-bit Potentiometer Quad Non-Volatile 7-bit Potentiometer (Tape and Reel) Quad Non-Volatile 7-bit Rheostat Quad Non-Volatile 7-bit Rheostat (Tape and Reel) Quad Non-Volatile 8-bit Potentiometer Quad Non-Volatile 8-bit Potentiometer (Tape and Reel) Quad Non-Volatile 8-bit Rheostat Quad Non-Volatile 8-bit Rheostat (Tape and Reel) Resistance Version: 502 103 503 104 = = = = 5 k 10 k 50 k 100 k Temperature Range E = -40C to +125C (Extended) Package ST = Plastic Thin Shrink Small Outline (TSSOP), 14/20-lead ML = Plastic Quad Flat No-lead (4x4 QFN), 20-lead (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. Examples: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) MCP4341-502E/XX: MCP4341T-502E/XX: MCP4341-103E/XX: MCP4341T-103E/XX: MCP4341-503E/XX: MCP4341T-503E/XX: MCP4341-104E/XX: MCP4341T-104E/XX: 5 k, 20-LD Device T/R, 5 k, 20-LD Device 10 k, 20-LD Device T/R, 10 k, 20-LD Device 50 k, 20-LD Device T/R, 50 k, 20-LD Device 100 k, 20-LD Device T/R, 100 k, 20-LD Device a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) MCP4342-502E/XX: MCP4342T-502E/XX: MCP4342-103E/XX: MCP4342T-103E/XX: MCP4342-503E/XX: MCP4342T-503E/XX: MCP4342-104E/XX: MCP4342T-104E/XX: 5 k, 14-LD Device T/R, 5 k, 14-LD Device 10 k, 14-LD Device T/R, 10 k, 14-LD Device 50 k, 8LD Device T/R, 50 k, 14-LD Device 100 k, 14-LD Device T/R, 100 k, 14-LD Device a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) MCP4361-502E/XX: MCP4361T-502E/XX: MCP4361-103E/XX: MCP4361T-103E/XX: MCP4361-503E/XX: MCP4361T-503E/XX: MCP4361-104E/XX: MCP4361T-104E/XX: 5 k, 20-LD Device T/R, 5 k, 20-LD Device 10 k, 20-LD Device T/R, 10 k, 20-LD Device 50 k, 20-LD Device T/R, 50 k, 20-LD Device 100 k, 20-LD Device T/R, 100 k, 20-LD Device a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) MCP4362-502E/XX: MCP4362T-502E/XX: MCP4362-103E/XX: MCP4362T-103E/XX: MCP4362-503E/XX: MCP4362T-503E/XX: MCP4362-104E/XX: MCP4362T-104E/XX: 5 k, 14-LD Device T/R, 5 k, 14-LD Device 10 k, 14-LD Device T/R, 10 k, 14-LD Device 50 k, 14-LD Device T/R, 50 k, 14-LD Device 100 k, 14-LD Device T/R, 100 k, 14-LD Device XX = ST for 14/20-lead TSSOP = ML for 20-lead QFN DS22233A-page 77 MCP434X/436X NOTES: DS22233A-page 78 (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. Note the following details of the code protection feature on Microchip devices: * Microchip products meet the specification contained in their particular Microchip Data Sheet. * Microchip believes that its family of products is one of the most secure families of its kind on the market today, when used in the intended manner and under normal conditions. * There are dishonest and possibly illegal methods used to breach the code protection feature. All of these methods, to our knowledge, require using the Microchip products in a manner outside the operating specifications contained in Microchip's Data Sheets. Most likely, the person doing so is engaged in theft of intellectual property. * Microchip is willing to work with the customer who is concerned about the integrity of their code. * Neither Microchip nor any other semiconductor manufacturer can guarantee the security of their code. Code protection does not mean that we are guaranteeing the product as "unbreakable." Code protection is constantly evolving. We at Microchip are committed to continuously improving the code protection features of our products. Attempts to break Microchip's code protection feature may be a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. If such acts allow unauthorized access to your software or other copyrighted work, you may have a right to sue for relief under that Act. Information contained in this publication regarding device applications and the like is provided only for your convenience and may be superseded by updates. It is your responsibility to ensure that your application meets with your specifications. MICROCHIP MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, RELATED TO THE INFORMATION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ITS CONDITION, QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PURPOSE. Microchip disclaims all liability arising from this information and its use. Use of Microchip devices in life support and/or safety applications is entirely at the buyer's risk, and the buyer agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Microchip from any and all damages, claims, suits, or expenses resulting from such use. No licenses are conveyed, implicitly or otherwise, under any Microchip intellectual property rights. Trademarks The Microchip name and logo, the Microchip logo, dsPIC, KEELOQ, KEELOQ logo, MPLAB, PIC, PICmicro, PICSTART, rfPIC and UNI/O are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries. FilterLab, Hampshire, HI-TECH C, Linear Active Thermistor, MXDEV, MXLAB, SEEVAL and The Embedded Control Solutions Company are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. Analog-for-the-Digital Age, Application Maestro, CodeGuard, dsPICDEM, dsPICDEM.net, dsPICworks, dsSPEAK, ECAN, ECONOMONITOR, FanSense, HI-TIDE, In-Circuit Serial Programming, ICSP, Mindi, MiWi, MPASM, MPLAB Certified logo, MPLIB, MPLINK, mTouch, Octopus, Omniscient Code Generation, PICC, PICC-18, PICDEM, PICDEM.net, PICkit, PICtail, PIC32 logo, REAL ICE, rfLAB, Select Mode, Total Endurance, TSHARC, UniWinDriver, WiperLock and ZENA are trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries. SQTP is a service mark of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. All other trademarks mentioned herein are property of their respective companies. (c) 2009, Microchip Technology Incorporated, Printed in the U.S.A., All Rights Reserved. Printed on recycled paper. Microchip received ISO/TS-16949:2002 certification for its worldwide headquarters, design and wafer fabrication facilities in Chandler and Tempe, Arizona; Gresham, Oregon and design centers in California and India. The Company's quality system processes and procedures are for its PIC(R) MCUs and dsPIC(R) DSCs, KEELOQ(R) code hopping devices, Serial EEPROMs, microperipherals, nonvolatile memory and analog products. In addition, Microchip's quality system for the design and manufacture of development systems is ISO 9001:2000 certified. (c) 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. 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