Is it possible to put multiple channels of a digipot in serie?

I have a ad5206 digipot. And i was wondering if it is possible to put all the 6 channels in serie. So if 1 channel can be max 100Kohm. Putting all 6 channels in serie would be 600Kohm?

by Blaat
December 24, 2018

1 Answer

Answer by mikerogerswsm

https://www.analog.com/media/en/technical-documentation/data-sheets/ad5204_5206.pdf

Yes, provided Va Vb Vw stay within Vss Vdd.

+1 vote
by mikerogerswsm
December 24, 2018

I want to replace a 500Kohm manual potmeter with a digital one. The potmeter is being used to provide input for a variable solid state relais.

http://www.kyotto.com/eng_KR20.htm here u can find the technical details for the ssr.

I have no clue if its possible to use a potmeter in this case nor how to wire it.

Can you give me some hints,tips please

by Blaat
December 24, 2018

You don't want a pot, it has to be a variable resistor.

The voltage appears too great for the AD5206.

Better to design a better level detector and relay driver yourself.

by mikerogerswsm
December 24, 2018

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