Digital potentiometer between +/- 2.5V

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atferrari

Joined Jan 6, 2004
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My previous experience with digital potentiometers is only using them as voltage dividers with one end to ground but this time I intend to replace Rf1 in the attached circuit (filter) using a 100K digital potentiometer in rheostat mode.

Just in case I verified that both ends are at 0V DC.

To accommodate a signal of 4V pk-pk, I should provide a dual supply of +/- 2.5V to the digipot.

My question: is it any simple way to ensure that the micro in charge (working between +5 and 0V) can communicate with the IC without damaging it?
 

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ifixit

Joined Nov 20, 2008
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Hi,

The end of Rf1 going to the - input is a virtual ground. However, failure modes and start-up conditions could cause either end to be at ±15V.

Choose a part that has at least a ±15V supply range to be safe. The digital control inputs should have a separate logic supply (5V) and is not effected by voltages on the resistor.

What is the digital pots part number?

Regards,
Ifixit
 

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atferrari

Joined Jan 6, 2004
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Found a much simpler solution: moving all non inverting inputs to +2,5 V. The digipots will be centered in the middle.

Thanks for your time.
 
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