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AD5121BCPZ10-RL7

Analog Devices · Digital Potentiometers · LFCSP-16(3x3)

AD5121BCPZ10-RL7 from Analog Devices, in a LFCSP-16(3x3). 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 GND power_in Ground pin, logic ground reference.
2 A passive Terminal A of RDAC; voltage must satisfy VSS ≤ VA ≤ VDD.
3 W passive Wiper terminal of RDAC; voltage must satisfy VSS ≤ VW ≤ VDD.
4 B passive Terminal B of RDAC; voltage must satisfy VSS ≤ VB ≤ VDD.
5 VSS power_in Negative power supply; decouple with 0.1 µF ceramic and 10 µF capacitors.
6 SYNC/ADDR0 input Programmable address ADDR0 for multiple package decoding when DIS = 1; active-low synchronization data input when DIS = 0, data is loaded into the RDAC register when SYNC returns high.
7 RESET input Active-low hardware reset that refreshes the RDAC registers from EEPROM; tie to VLOGIC if not used.
8 DIS input Digital interface select, SPI when DIS = 0 (GND) and I2C when DIS = 1 (VLOGIC); cannot be left floating.
9 VDD power_in Positive power supply; decouple with 0.1 µF ceramic and 10 µF capacitors.
10 VLOGIC power_in Logic power supply, 1.8 V to VDD; decouple with 0.1 µF ceramic and 10 µF capacitors.
11 SCLK/SCL input SPI serial clock (SCLK) or I2C serial clock (SCL); data is clocked in at logic low transition.
12 SDI/SDA bidirectional Serial data input/output (SDA) when DIS = 1; serial data input (SDI) when DIS = 0.
13 WP input Optional active-low write protect preventing changes to RDAC and EEPROM contents except when reloading EEPROM into the RDAC register; tie to VLOGIC if not used.
14 SDO/ADDR1 bidirectional Programmable address ADDR1 for multiple package decoding when DIS = 1; open-drain serial data output (SDO) needing an external pull-up resistor when DIS = 0.
15 INDEP input Linear gain setting mode at power-up, each string resistor is loaded from its associated memory location; if enabled it cannot be disabled by software.
16 LRDAC input Active-low load RDAC that transfers the input register contents to the RDAC register for asynchronous update; tie to VLOGIC if not used.
17 EP passive Exposed pad (from the footprint; not named in the datasheet pin table).

Key specifications

Parameter Value
Manufacturer Analog Devices
Package LFCSP-16(3x3)
Category ADC/DAC/Data Conversion
Pins 17

Electrical characteristics

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

Parameter Symbol Min Typ Max Unit Conditions Page
Resistor Integral Nonlinearity R-INL -1 0.1 1 LSB RAB = 10 kΩ, VDD ≥ 2.7 V 3
Resistor Integral Nonlinearity R-INL -2.5 1 2.5 LSB RAB = 10 kΩ, VDD < 2.7 V 3
Resistor Differential Nonlinearity R-DNL -0.5 0.1 0.5 LSB 3
Nominal Resistor Tolerance ΔRAB/RAB -8 1 8 % 3
Wiper Resistance RW 55 125 Ω Code = zero scale, RAB = 10 kΩ 3
Bottom Scale or Top Scale Resistance RBS or RTS 40 80 Ω RAB = 10 kΩ 3
Integral Nonlinearity INL -0.5 0.1 0.5 LSB RAB = 10 kΩ 3
Differential Nonlinearity DNL -0.25 0.1 0.25 LSB 3
Full-Scale Error VWFSE -1.5 -0.1 LSB RAB = 10 kΩ 3
Zero-Scale Error VWZSE 1 1.5 LSB RAB = 10 kΩ 3
Maximum Continuous Current IA, IB, IW -6 6 mA RAB = 10 kΩ 3
Common-Mode Leakage Current -500 15 500 nA VA = VW = VB 4
Input Current IIN -1 1 µA 4
Output Low Voltage VOL 0.4 V ISINK = 3 mA 4
Output Low Voltage VOL 0.6 V ISINK = 6 mA, VLOGIC > 2.3 V 4
Three-State Leakage Current -1 1 µA 4
Single-Supply Power Range VDD / VSS 2.3 5.5 V VSS = GND 4
Dual-Supply Power Range VDD / VSS 2.25 2.75 V printed ±2.25 to ±2.75 4
Logic Supply Range VLOGIC 1.8 V Single supply, VSS = GND; upper limit VDD 4
Logic Supply Range VLOGIC 2.25 V Dual supply, VSS < GND; upper limit VDD 4
Positive Supply Current IDD 0.7 5.5 µA VIH = VLOGIC or VIL = GND, VDD = 5.5 V 4
Positive Supply Current IDD 400 nA VIH = VLOGIC or VIL = GND, VDD = 2.3 V 4
Negative Supply Current ISS -5.5 -0.7 µA VIH = VLOGIC or VIL = GND 4
Logic Supply Current ILOGIC 0.05 1.4 µA VIH = VLOGIC or VIL = GND 4
Power Supply Rejection Ratio PSRR -66 -60 dB ∆VDD/∆VSS = VDD ± 10%, code = full scale 4
Resistance Temperature Coefficient (ΔRAB/RAB)/ΔT × 10^6 35 ppm/°C Code = full scale 3
Voltage Divider Temperature Coefficient (ΔVW/VW)/ΔT × 10^6 5 ppm/°C Code = half scale 3
Capacitance A, Capacitance B CA, CB 25 pF f = 1 MHz, measured to GND, code = half scale, RAB = 10 kΩ 3
Capacitance W CW 12 pF f = 1 MHz, measured to GND, code = half scale, RAB = 10 kΩ 3
Input Capacitance CIN 5 pF 4
EEPROM Store Current IDD_EEPROM_STORE 2 mA VIH = VLOGIC or VIL = GND 4
EEPROM Read Current IDD_EEPROM_READ 320 µA VIH = VLOGIC or VIL = GND 4
Power Dissipation PDISS 3.5 µW VIH = VLOGIC or VIL = GND 4
Bandwidth BW 3 MHz -3 dB, RAB = 10 kΩ 4
Total Harmonic Distortion THD -80 dB VDD/VSS = ±2.5 V, VA = 1 V rms, VB = 0 V, f = 1 kHz, RAB = 10 kΩ 4
Resistor Noise Density eN_WB 7 nV/√Hz Code = half scale, TA = 25°C, f = 10 kHz, RAB = 10 kΩ 4
VW Settling Time tS 2 µs VA = 5 V, VB = 0 V, from zero scale to full scale, ±0.5 LSB error band, RAB = 10 kΩ 4
Endurance 1 Mcycles TA = 25°C 4
Endurance 100 kcycles 4
Data Retention 50 Years 4
VDD to GND -0.3 7 V TA = 25°C 11
VSS to GND -7 0.3 V TA = 25°C; printed +0.3 V to -7.0 V 11
VDD to VSS 7 V TA = 25°C 11
Pulsed IA, IW, IB, frequency > 10 kHz -6 6 mA/d RAW = 10 kΩ; d = pulse duty factor 11
Pulsed IA, IW, IB, frequency ≤ 10 kHz -6 6 mA/√d RAW = 10 kΩ; d = pulse duty factor 11
Operating Temperature Range TA -40 125 °C Includes programming of EEPROM memory 11
Maximum Junction Temperature TJ 150 °C 11
Storage Temperature Range -65 150 °C 11
Reflow Peak Temperature 260 °C Time at peak 20 sec to 40 sec 11
Junction to Ambient Thermal Resistance θJA 75.4 °C/W 16-Lead LFCSP 11
Junction to Board Thermal Resistance θJB 33.4 °C/W 16-Lead LFCSP 11

Materials and finish

As the datasheet states them (page.json metadata.appearance; the 3D model's colours follow it).

Part Material Colour / plating Datasheet says Page
contacts copper EPAD Exposed Pad. Connect this exposed pad to the potential of the VSS pin, or, alternatively, leave it electrically unconnected. It is recommended that the pad be thermally connected to a copper plan 12

CAD (KiCad official)

  • Symbol: AD5121BCPZ10-RL7
  • Footprint: Package_DFN_QFN:QFN-16-1EP_3x3mm_P0.5mm_EP1.7x1.7mm
  • 3D model: LFCSP-16(3x3) (KiCad packages3D, STEP)
  • 3D model files: ad5121bcpz10-rl7-etched.step / ad5121bcpz10-rl7-etched.glb carry the MPN laser-etched on the die in a toggleable Adom.LaserEtch group (Fusion-ready); ad5121bcpz10-rl7.step / ad5121bcpz10-rl7.glb are the bare package body.

Provenance

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

  • Datasheet: Analog Devices datasheet (30 pp, sha256 9e0c5cdca83084fb, 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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