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MCP4361-103E

Microchip Tech · Digital Potentiometers · QFN-20-EP(4x4)

MCP4361-103E from Microchip Tech, in a QFN-20-EP(4x4). Pinout and pin descriptions extracted from the manufacturer datasheet (extract_pins, cross-checked by a second model); symbol, footprint, and 3D from KiCad-official CAD.

Pinout

Pin Name Type Function
1 P3B passive Potentiometer 3 Terminal B, the zero-scale (wiper 0x00) connection, which must be held between VSS and VDD.
2 CS input SPI chip select input, high-voltage tolerant with Schmitt trigger; VIL enables serial commands and VIHH enables high-voltage serial commands.
3 SCK input SPI clock input, high-voltage tolerant with Schmitt trigger.
4 SDI input SPI serial data input, high-voltage tolerant with Schmitt trigger, connected to the host controller's SDO.
5 VSS power_in Device ground reference.
6 P1B passive Potentiometer 1 Terminal B, the zero-scale connection, which must be held between VSS and VDD.
7 P1W passive Potentiometer 1 wiper terminal, which must be held between VSS and VDD.
8 P1A passive Potentiometer 1 Terminal A, the full-scale connection, which must be held between VSS and VDD.
9 P0A passive Potentiometer 0 Terminal A, the full-scale connection, which must be held between VSS and VDD.
10 P0W passive Potentiometer 0 wiper terminal, which must be held between VSS and VDD.
11 P0B passive Potentiometer 0 Terminal B, the zero-scale connection, which must be held between VSS and VDD.
12 WP input Hardware EEPROM write protect input that forces the non-volatile memory to be write protected; it has a smart pull-up that shuts off when the pin is forced low.
13 RESET input Hardware reset input, high-voltage tolerant with Schmitt trigger and weak pull-up, that forces the device into the POR/BOR state.
14 SDO output SPI serial data output, connected to the host controller's SDI, used to read registers or monitor the command error bit.
15 VDD power_in Positive power supply input relative to VSS; device operates from 1.8V to 5.5V, with specifications guaranteed from 2.7V to 5.5V.
16 P2B passive Potentiometer 2 Terminal B, the zero-scale connection, which must be held between VSS and VDD.
17 P2W passive Potentiometer 2 wiper terminal, which must be held between VSS and VDD.
18 P2A passive Potentiometer 2 Terminal A, the full-scale connection, which must be held between VSS and VDD.
19 P3A passive Potentiometer 3 Terminal A, the full-scale connection, which must be held between VSS and VDD.
20 P3W passive Potentiometer 3 wiper terminal, which must be held between VSS and VDD.
21 EP passive Exposed pad connected to the die substrate; tie to the same potential as VSS or leave unconnected, and it can serve as a heat sink.

Key specifications

Parameter Value
Manufacturer Microchip Tech
Package QFN-20-EP(4x4)
Category ADC/DAC/Data Conversion
Pins 21

Electrical characteristics

Limits as printed in the datasheet (page.json metadata.characteristics carries them as data).

Parameter Symbol Min Typ Max Unit Conditions Page
Resistance RAB (-103 devices) RAB 8 10 12 kΩ -103 devices (Note 1), ±20% 5
Supply Voltage VDD 2.7 5.5 V 4
Supply Voltage (serial interface only) VDD 1.8 2.7 V Serial Interface only. 4
Operating Temperature TA -40 125 °C 15
VDD Start Voltage to ensure Wiper Reset VBOR 1.65 V RAM retention voltage (VRAM) < VBOR 4
Delay after device exits reset state TBORD 10 20 µs (VDD > VBOR) 4
Supply Current, serial interface active IDD 450 µA VDD = 5.5V, CS = VIL, SCK @ 5 MHz, write all 0's to volatile Wiper 0 (address 0h) 4
Supply Current, EE write IDD 1 mA EE Write Current, VDD = 5.5V, CS = VIL, SCK @ 5 MHz, write all 0's to non-volatile Wiper 0 (address 2h) 4
Supply Current, serial interface inactive IDD 2.5 5 µA Serial Interface Inactive, CS = VIH, VDD = 5.5V 4
Supply Current, high-voltage decrement IDD 0.55 1 mA Serial Interface Active, VDD = 5.5V, CS = VIHH, SCK @ 5 MHz, decrement non-volatile Wiper 0 (address 2h) 4
Wiper Resistance 5.5V RW 75 160 Ω VDD = 5.5 V, IW = 2.0 mA, code = 00h 5
Wiper Resistance 2.7V RW 75 300 Ω VDD = 2.7 V, IW = 2.0 mA, code = 00h 5
Nominal Resistance Tempco ΔRAB/ΔT 50 ppm/°C TA = -20°C to +70°C 5
Nominal Resistance Tempco ΔRAB/ΔT 100 ppm/°C TA = -40°C to +85°C 5
Nominal Resistance Tempco ΔRAB/ΔT 150 ppm/°C TA = -40°C to +125°C 5
Ratiometric Tempco ΔVWB/ΔT 15 ppm/°C Code = Midscale (80h or 40h) 5
Resistor Terminal Input Voltage Range VA,VW,VB 0 5.5 V Vss to VDD; Note 5, Note 6 6
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. 6
Full Scale Error 10 kΩ 8-bit VWFSE -3.5 -0.1 LSb 10 kΩ 8-bit 3.0V ≤ VDD ≤ 5.5V 7
Zero Scale Error 10 kΩ 8-bit VWZSE 0.1 3.5 LSb 10 kΩ 8-bit 3.0V ≤ VDD ≤ 5.5V 7
Potentiometer INL 8-bit INL -1 0.5 1 LSb 8-bit 3.0V ≤ VDD ≤ 5.5V, MCP43X1 devices only (Note 2) 7
Potentiometer DNL 8-bit DNL -0.5 0.25 0.5 LSb 8-bit 3.0V ≤ VDD ≤ 5.5V, MCP43X1 devices only (Note 2) 7
Bandwidth -3 dB 10 kΩ 8-bit BW 1 MHz 10 kΩ 8-bit Code = 80h 7
Rheostat INL 10 kΩ 8-bit 5.5V R-INL -1.5 0.5 1.5 LSb 10 kΩ 8-bit 5.5V, IW = 450 µA 8
Rheostat INL 10 kΩ 8-bit 3.0V R-INL -5.5 2.5 5.5 LSb 10 kΩ 8-bit 3.0V, IW = 240 µA (Note 7) 8
Rheostat DNL 10 kΩ 8-bit 5.5V R-DNL -0.5 0.25 0.5 LSb 10 kΩ 8-bit 5.5V, IW = 450 µA 9
Rheostat DNL 10 kΩ 8-bit 3.0V R-DNL -1 0.25 1 LSb 10 kΩ 8-bit 3.0V (Note 7) 9
Capacitance (PA) CAW 75 pF f =1 MHz, Code = Full Scale 9
Capacitance (PW) CW 120 pF f =1 MHz, Code = Full Scale 9
Capacitance (PB) CBW 75 pF f =1 MHz, Code = Full Scale 9
Schmitt Trigger High Input Threshold VIH 0.45 V 2.7V ≤ VDD ≤ 5.5V; min is 0.45 VDD 10
Schmitt Trigger Low Input Threshold VIL 0.2 V max is 0.2VDD 10
High Voltage Input Entry Voltage VIHH 8.5 12.5 V Threshold for WiperLock Technology (Note 6) 10
High Voltage Limit VMAX 12.5 V Pin can tolerate VMAX or less. (Note 6) 10
Output Low Voltage (SDO) VOL 0 0.3 V IOL = 5 mA, VDD = 5.5V; max is 0.3VDD 10
Output High Voltage (SDO) VOH 0.7 V IOH = -2.5 mA, VDD = 5.5V; min is 0.7VDD 10
Weak Pull-up Current IPU 1.75 mA Internal VDD pull-up, VIHH pull-down, VDD = 5.5V, VCS = 12.5V 11
Input Leakage Current IIL -1 1 µA VIN = VDD (all pins) and VIN = VSS (all pins except RESET) 11
EEPROM Programming Write Cycle Time tWC 3 10 ms 11
Power Supply Sensitivity 8-bit PSS 0.0015 0.0035 %/% 8-bit VDD = 2.7V to 5.5V, VA = 2.7V, Code = 80h 11
RESET pulse width tRST 50 ns 12
SCK Input Frequency FSCK 10 MHz VDD = 2.7V to 5.5V 13
SCK input high time TscH 45 ns VDD = 2.7V to 5.5V 13
SCK input low time TscL 45 ns VDD = 2.7V to 5.5V 13
SDO data output valid after SCK falling edge TscL2DOV 70 ns VDD = 2.7V to 5.5V 13
Voltage on VDD with respect to VSS VDD -0.6 7 V 3
Voltage on CS, SCK, SDI, WP, RESET -0.6 12.5 V with respect to VSS 3
Voltage on PxA, PxW, PxB, SDO -0.3 V -0.3V to VDD + 0.3V with respect to VSS 3
Maximum current into PXA, PXW & PXB pins -2.5 2.5 mA 3
Storage temperature -65 150 °C 3
Maximum Junction Temperature TJ 150 °C 3
Thermal Resistance, 20L-QFN θJA 43 °C/W 15

CAD (KiCad official)

  • Symbol: MCP4361-103E
  • Footprint: Package_DFN_QFN:QFN-20-1EP_4x4mm_P0.5mm_EP2.5x2.5mm
  • 3D model: QFN-20-EP(4x4) (KiCad packages3D, STEP)
  • 3D model files: mcp4361-103e-etched.step / mcp4361-103e-etched.glb carry the MPN laser-etched on the die in a toggleable Adom.LaserEtch group (Fusion-ready); mcp4361-103e.step / mcp4361-103e.glb are the bare package body.

Provenance

Data extracted from the manufacturer datasheet, not a distributor listing:

  • Datasheet: Microchip Tech datasheet (80 pp, sha256 4c13d6e29f4050bf, retrieved 2026-10-30, tier: manufacturer)
  • Extractor: parts-factory 2.0.0 / extract_pins 0.3, primary claude-sonnet-5-5 (text), consensus claude-sonnet-5-5 (agreed), guards: pin_guards 0.1: passed. Pins are checked against the footprint pad set and their cited datasheet pages before publish.
  • CAD: KiCad official libraries (CC-BY-SA 4.0).

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