Key Selection Information
| Selection Parameter | Confirmed Information |
|---|---|
| Channels | 1 linear-taper digital potentiometer |
| Resistance | 10 kΩ end-to-end |
| Resolution | 128 wiper positions |
| Interface | I²C; A version address 0101110 |
| Topology | Low terminal internally tied to GND |
| Supply | 2.7 V to 5.5 V |
| Temperature Coefficient | 22 ppm/°C stated feature |
| Exact Package / Packing | SC70 (DCK), 6 pins; 3000-piece large tape and reel |
Product Overview
TPL0401A-10DCKR is a compact single-channel digital potentiometer for applications where one end of the resistive element is intentionally ground-referenced. The internal L-to-GND connection reduces pin count to SC70-6 but also means it cannot be used as a fully floating three-terminal potentiometer.
The A suffix is electrically meaningful because it selects I²C address 0101110; the B version uses a different fixed address. This allows firmware/BOM selection by address without extra hardware address pins.
The -10 portion identifies the 10 kΩ resistance grade, while DCKR is the 3000-piece SC70 reel format. Both address and resistance must be retained when replacing the exact part.
For related devices, see HKEQGOO’s Digital Potentiometers category.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Verified Information |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments |
| Exact MPN | TPL0401A-10DCKR |
| Channels | 1 linear-taper digital potentiometer |
| Resistance | 10 kΩ end-to-end |
| Resolution | 128 wiper positions |
| Interface | I²C; A version address 0101110 |
| Topology | Low terminal internally tied to GND |
| Supply | 2.7 V to 5.5 V |
| Temperature Coefficient | 22 ppm/°C stated feature |
| Exact Package / Packing | SC70 (DCK), 6 pins; 3000-piece large tape and reel |
| Manufacturer Status | Active / Production |
| Part Marking | 7TD / 7TV |
Functional Highlights
Grounded low terminal simplifies trim circuits but limits topology
It fits gain/threshold/offset adjustments referenced to ground. A circuit requiring both end terminals to float should use a different digital-potentiometer architecture.
Fixed I²C address makes A/B selection part of bus planning
No address pins exist, so two same-address A devices cannot simply share one bus without a mux. Choosing A versus B can solve a two-device address conflict.
Design Considerations
- Confirm the analog node can tolerate L being permanently tied to ground.
- Check wiper/end-terminal current and voltage against the analog supply, not only the I²C logic voltage.
- Reserve A/B addresses in firmware/BOM before populating multiple devices.
Product Status and Exact Order Code
Manufacturer status: Active / Production
Texas Instruments lists TPL0401A-10DCKR as Active / Production; SC70 (DCK), 6 pins; 3000-piece large tape and reel; Level-1-260C-UNLIM; −40°C to +125°C; markings 7TD/7TV.
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Within the I²C TPL0401 address variants, TPL0401B-10DCKR requires checking the controller address and exact ordering code. For a distinct SPI-controlled three-terminal topology, compare TPL0501-100DCNR rather than treating the two as direct substitutes.
