The AD5227 is Analog Devices’ latest 64-step up/down control digital potentiometer. This device performs the same electronic adjustment function as a 5 V potentiometer or variable resistor. Its simple 3-wire up/down interface allows manual switching or high speed digital control. The AD5227 presets to midscale at power-up. WhenCSis enabled, the devices changes step at every clock pulse. The direction is determined by the state of the U/Dpin (see ). The interface is simple to activate by any host controller, discrete logic, or manually with a rotary encoder or pushbuttons. The AD5227’s 64-step resolution, small footprint, and simple interface enable it to replace mechanical potentiometers and trimmers with typically 6× improved resolution, solid-state reliability, and design layout flexibility, resulting in a considerable cost savings in end users’ systems.The AD5227 is available in a compact thin SOT-23-8 (TSOT-8) Pb-free package. The part is guaranteed to operate over the automotive temperature range of −40°C to +105°C.Users who consider EEMEM potentiometers should refer to some recommendations in the Applications section.APPLICATIONSMechanical potentiometer and trimmer replacementsLCD backlight, contrast, and brightness controlsPortable electronics level adjustmentProgrammable power supplyDigital trimmer replacementsAutomatic closed-loop control